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East Bloc's first non communist government falls
News from Warsaw reports Prime Minister Mazowiecki resigns along with Eastern Europe's first non communist government as Lech Walesa gains in the presidential race. Tyminski runs a strong third with 23 percent, amid public anger over reforms and soaring unemployment. Turnout near 60 percent in Poland's first democratic presidential election with a runoff planned for December 9.
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