End of Soviet era hailed by local Russians
Local Russian community members welcomed Mikhail Gorbachev's resignation as removing the last obstacle to reform. The Rev Basil Stoyka of Lorain's Sts Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church called it the end of the evil empire while Olga Markof Balaeff of Oberlin noted Russians could feel encouraged. They said his reforms saved a dead-end system but his stance kept the USSR intact for years. Stoyka predicted he may seek power again or become wealthy, while noting the flag’s significance to civilians.
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Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Soviet Union
Basil Stoyka
Lorain’s
Sts. Peter and Paul
Olga Markof-Balaeff
Oberlin
Commonwealth of Independent States
Boris Yeltsin
Markof-Balaeff
Gorbachev
County faces tax rejection and jail capacity clash
County officials discuss cutting spending after voters rejected a 4 percent sales tax that would raise 6.9 million annually. Proposals include reducing employee work weeks to four days, or a single day’s pay for 600 workers, to save millions. Four Common Pleas judges hear testimony on lowering the jail population cap from 166 to 84, with layoffs postponed to January 12 pending the ruling.
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Mary Jo Vasi
Common Pleas
Vasi
Jacoby
Holiday Cheer Returns As Terry Anderson Feels Restored
Terry Anderson, back from captivity, says Christmas brings renewed normalcy and good feelings. Family locations shift between Cadiz Kentucky New York City Ocala Florida with privacy kept on his itinerary. Lorain activist Jack LaVinda plans Florida trip to contact him and invites Anderson to lead a parade opening the International Festival.
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Jones
Anderson
New York City
Peggy Say
Cadiz
Lorain
LaVinha
Gorbachev Resigns and Russia Takes Lead in Reform
Gorbachev announced his resignation from the government but said he would stay active in the reform process. He signed a decree naming Yeltsin to command the 27,000 armed Soviet nuclear arsenal as Russia raises its new flag over the Kremlin. Diplomatic ties with world powers move forward as republics confront economic upheaval and price deregulation amid the transition.
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Kremlin
Russia
Soviet Republics
Ukraine
Witold Fokin
Radio Russia
Gorbachev signals transition as Soviet leadership ends
Gorbachev speaks softly in a Kremlin room while preparing to relinquish the presidency. Unlike the defiant August coup, he shows readiness to step down, with CNN securing a global scoop through his speech and a follow up interview. Nuclear launch codes transfer occurs minutes later under guard.
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Kremlin
Gorbachev
CNN
KGB
Yeltsin Gains Control of Nuclear Arsenal in Power Shift
Yeltsin will receive the nuclear command as leaders of Ukraine, Byelorussia, Kazakhstan, and Russia empower him to prevent use of the bomb. Gorbachev admits defeat as the four former republics cede control, backing a Commonwealth of Independent States over a unified Soviet state.
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Soviet Union
Russia
Yeltsin
Ukraine
Byelorussia
Kazakhstan
Gorbachev
Commonwealth of Independent States
After Christmas bargains shape post holiday retail push
Sears Roebuck plans aggressive TV and newspaper ads and sales through Jan 4 focusing on home furnishings and appliances. Local retailers report modest holiday results and expect business as usual with 50 percent off many items. Industry analysts foresee little change from last year and a third straight disappointing Christmas for retailers overall.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co
Matt Howard
Sears
Steve Marnik
Kmart
Elyria
Hills Department Store
Rich Mowry
Hills
B.H. Macy and Co. Inc
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