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...seven have unbent to the extent of preparing to make major food and medical-aid shipments this winter to save lives. For the first time they intend to bypass the center and distribute at least some of it to the republics. But when British Prime Minister John Major visited Kennebunkport last week, George Bush repeated some other conditions for a more general aid program: substantial cuts in Soviet military spending and a reduction in Moscow's aid to Cuba. Major agreed, and was prepared to pass along that message on a Sunday visit to Moscow, where he was slated...
...French and Swedish foreign ministers, Roland Dumas and Sten Andersson, flew to the Baltics to prepare for the opening of their new embassies. By the end of the week, more than 30 countries had recognized the states as independent. All three states have advised the United Nations they intend to apply for membership...
...banks plan to rev up quickly. Among other things, they intend to raise $1.25 billion by selling stock. If Congress approves interstate banking, the new Chemical could embark on a shopping spree for banks and savings and loans throughout the New York City region...
Israeli hawks contend that the settlements actually help the peace process by putting pressure on the Arabs while making Jews feel more secure. Palestinians see the continuing land confiscations and de facto annexation as proof that Israel does not intend to make any compromises. Whether Shamir can keep altering the status quo in Israel's favor without paying any price depends almost entirely on Washington. So far, Shamir appears unconvinced that Bush has to be taken seriously...
After months of steep payroll cuts, some companies may be ready to hire workers again. Milwaukee-based Manpower Inc., the largest U.S. temporary- employment agency, said 22% of 15,000 corporate executives surveyed intend to expand their work forces this summer, while 10% plan new layoffs...