Newfoundland decides fate of Canada Meech Lake accord
Ottawa reports Newfoundland 52 lawmakers face a free vote on the Meech Lake accord by June 21 to ratify the distinct society amendment for Quebec. Premier Clyde Wells opposes the clause, risking Newfoundland’s support as the province weighs national unity against regional grievances.
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Ke Amepinadt Sould
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Newfoundland
Clyde Wells
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Brian Mulroney
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Meech Lake
Mulroney
Family reunion after 38 years ends adoption estrangement
Robin Jan Wrightington and her sisters reunite with their mother in Barre New Hampshire after 38 years since Wrightington was adopted out at birth in 1952. She wept as she and two sisters approached the mother's home hoping to rejoin the family, but the initial meeting brought shock and rejection. Wrightington expressed fear of dogs and doubt about the reunion as they sought to bridge a long rift.
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U.S. Lags in Preparing Noncollege Youth for Jobs
A GAO study says about 9 million U.S. youths aged 16 to 24 lack skills for entry-level work in 1988. It compares the United States unfavorably with England, Germany, Japan and Sweden, which have national policies guiding noncollege youth from school to work.
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Japan
Sweden
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James Scheuer
Dqueens
Augustus Hawkins
Dcalif
United States
GAO
U.S
Scheuer
Hawkins
JEC
House Education and Labor Committee
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