Quayle Looks Back as We Enter a New Year 1990
Vice President Dan Quayle asserts he is not a mere figurehead and says he has learned what it takes to be president. He describes a productive first year, faces mixed opinions inside the White House, and outlines his ongoing close work with President Bush, including leadership roles on the Space and Competitiveness Councils.
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New decade to begin with a leap second
The world will pause for a leap second at the end of December 30, 1989 to realign atomic clocks with Earth's rotation. Officials note atomic time differs from Earth time, necessitating occasional adjustments. Fifteen leap seconds have been added since 1972, with this being the first in two years.
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Designated driver push gains momentum across states
Harvard to Hollywood venues promote designated driver programs amid New Year safety concerns. Researchers note growing adoption but habits resist change. MADD says these efforts reduce highly intoxicated driving while foreshadowing ongoing alcohol-related risks. Federal estimates suggest substantial holiday crash deaths.
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Skyward gunfire heightens New Year danger in Los Angeles
Los Angeles police warn of a growing New Year threat as bullets rain from the sky. Shootings spill into Oakland Chicago Atlanta Detroit Miami and other cities with semiautomatic rifles and dense gunfire. Authorities fear a heavy burst on New Year Eve before a new state ban on military style weapons.
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Nixon memo spurred Bush to send Scowcroft to China
The Nixon memo to President Bush prompted a secret Beijing mission by White House officials led by Brent Scowcroft and Lawrence Eagleburger after Nixon warned that Sino American ties were at their worst since before his 1972 visit. He criticized U S views on Tiananmen and urged limited sanctions while noting Chinese leaders see U S reaction as meddling. The memo, dated Oct 28 to Nov 2, was read by Bush before sanction lifts were considered.
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