Death of Suslov reshapes Soviet power balance
After Mikhail Suslov's death at 79, analysts fix on the Politburo struggle for his many roles and the path to leadership as Brezhnev's health falters. Early contenders include Chernenko, Kirilenko, Andropov, with Ponomarev a weaker rival. The Central Committee meeting in March could install a new top ideologue.
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Yuri Andropov
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Boris Ponomarev
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Detained Lech Walesa stalls talks amid Polish crisis
Solidarity leader Lech Walesa has been formally detained as martial law tightens in Poland. Talks with the regime were blocked. authorities may shutter factories in Gdansk for two weeks to let price hikes sink in, triggering fears of food riots. Walesa reportedly warned against government dishonesty and urged passive resistance.
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Russian Pentecostalist ends fast in U S embassy
Lydia Vashchenko, 31, a Pentecostalist refugee, ends a 43 month stay in the U S Embassy compound after taking broth and tea while being treated in Moscow Botkin Hospital. The embassy sought better medical care and to avoid psychiatric labeling while noting 14 pounds lost.
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Lydia Yashchenko
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