Soviet Union dissolves as 11 republics form commonwealth
Eleven former Soviet republics proclaim a new Commonwealth of Independent States and grant Russia control of the UN Security Council seat. Georgia rejects the move, battles rage in Tbilisi with at least 30 dead. Gamsakhurdia holed up in parliament as power struggles continue. The CIS plans to assume control of the military while leaving some central functions to be handed to the republics. Yeltsin retains control of the nuclear briefcase with launch codes under shared oversight.
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Soviet Union
Commonwealth of Independent States
Russia
U.N. Security Council
Georgia
Tbilisi
Zviad Gamsakhurdia
Ukraine
Byelorussia
Kazakhstan
Yeltsin
Kobe plant air rules clash sparks Ohio EPA stance
Ohio EPA defends emission standards using two higher production years while US EPA favors using two low production years. Leaders warn there is much at stake as Kobe/Kobe plants proceed with construction amid talks and possible turnaround before year end.
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Ohio
Wallings-Miller
Tara Bell transplant plan called off after donor lungs deemed unsuitable
Tara Bell, a 40 pound, 4 foot girl from North Ridgeville, faced a canceled transplant as donor lungs from an 8 year old Cincinnati boy were rejected. Dr Thomas J Kirby at Cleveland Clinic led the effort. funds raised total about 100000 plus with Bell family insurance shortfalls. A Tara Bell Fund was set up at Elyria Savings & Trust Bank to cover medical expenses.
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Tara
Jerry
Dreco Inc
North Ridgeville
Linda
Bell
Tara Bell
Elyria Savings & Trust Bank
Inmate fears as jail cuts loom and layoffs threaten
In Athens Ohio a jail crowd voices concern as probation violations rise with no housing options. A detainee laments intimidation inside the facility while paroles and safety fears ripple through the inmate population. At Flint, college dean's list honors are announced for David Minney of LaGrange.
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Newman
Vau
Athens
Ohio
Anne Visci
College of Education
Daugther
Fred
Sally Visci
Loran
Flint. Mich
David Minney
LaGrange
GMI
Engineering and Management Institute
Mouse steals scene in Newbiggin Middle School pageant
Newbiggin England AP reports a tiny field mouse made a surprise stage debut during the Christmas pageant at Newbiggin Middle School. As Mary sang the Magnificat the mouse emerged from straw sat upright and groomed itself causing mild hysterics among 130 onstage children while audience members screamed. A member of the audience later caught the mouse and released it outside.
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Newbiggin
England
Newbiggin Middle School
Mary
Alan Symmonds
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