Moscow Protest Demands Rollback of Communist Power
Tens of thousands marched on the Kremlin demanding greater democracy in the Soviet Union after a party congress centralizing control. Slogans denounced the Communist Party while Lenin’s mausoleum loomed nearby as crowds braved rain under umbrellas and red flags. Estimates ranged from 40,000 to 400,000, with Moscow press noting it as the largest democratic action in weeks.
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Williams Calls for Overhaul of Education Finance
Clayton Williams, likely Texas governor candidate, criticizes the Legislature's school finance reform. He says funding and scholar aid are insufficient, calling for a revamp with projections showing a $4.5 billion five year deficit. He supports some aid to poor districts but disputes overall effectiveness amid a court challenge and a June law adding $528 million for education.
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Troubles in NASA shake confidence of White House
AP reports that failures in the Hubble Telescope and the grounding of the space shuttle fleet are eroding congressional and White House confidence in the space program. Lawmakers seek civilian science funding and governance changes as officials review NASA. Senator Mike Andrews and others lament cost overruns and defects, while Senator Al Gore quips about NASA becoming a large bureau.
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Thornburgh denies Neil Bush tied to S and L crisis
Attorney General Dick Thornburgh says no information links Neil Bush to criminal activity in a Colorado savings and loan collapse. He warns DOJ would pursue credible evidence, while calling independent counsel talks premature amid partisan debate on blame for the S&L cleanup.
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Storms unleash tornadoes and floods across Texas counties
Storms lashed central and south Texas Sunday night with tornadoes near Kerrville and Leming, plus widespread flooding along the San Saba River. A Blackhawk from U S Customs assisted rescues while counties including Menard Mason and Kimble issued flash flood warnings into the early morning.
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