Gorbachev Faces Pressure for Economic Reform in Soviet Union
The Soviet Union teeters on reform as Mikhail Gorbachev seeks to avert collapse. He reshuffles power, promises emergency food, and faces demand for true market changes over centralized control, with Boris Yeltsin urging decentralization to sustain the Union.
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Balance by decree fuels push for gender balance laws
A Fund for the Feminist Majority pushes gender balance laws as top priority in several states. Iowa requires near equal male and female appointments to state boards, while Hawaii and Montana have adopted balance measures. California was blocked by Governor Deukmejian, and the group questions how balanced commissions improve state work and how a midwifery panel would be half male.
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Pro-life letter urges education and vote as abortion debate stirs
Debbi Horstman writes that abortion is about protecting life, not reproductive freedom, urging education on pregnancy prevention, ending abortion as birth control, and voting pro-life. She argues laws reflect societal duties and calls for personal responsibility and awareness of the unborn.
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Thanking Dr Sa Koo Lee For Lifesaving Care
Linda Gartman expresses deep gratitude to her family physician Dr Sa Koo Lee for recognizing cancer symptoms in her one year old son seven years ago and promptly referring him for evaluation at the Cleveland Clinic. The diagnosis led to aggressive treatment and the child is now cancer free celebrating his eighth birthday with healthier years ahead.
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Chronicle Telegram invites readers to send letters
The Chronicle Telegram welcomes letters to the editor and may edit for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include your full name address and phone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44036. Fax letters to 3297187.
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Keating Five ethics probe signals fundraising reform needs
Cal Thomas analyzes the Keating Five case as lawmakers deny illegal acts while Common Cause argues for strict campaign finance reform. The hearings reveal a broader call for tighter fundraising rules and possible resignations or expulsions for those trading office for contributions and favors.
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Kidnapping rumor fades in Saddam fortune tale
U S officials dismissed a plan to seize Saddam Hussein’s wife after discovering she was in Geneva incognito. Health needs and safety concerns outweighed the idea, with a note that Reagan era targets were terrorists not spouses of terrorists.
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