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...more debate over who bears the ultimate responsibility for the ghosts of the past. The trials may also further strain the patience of the military, which may be weakened but is still a potentially powerful force in Argentine affairs. Most important, Alfonsin will have his hands full trying to strengthen the spirit of democracy in his country. "In Argentina, we are dealing with 55 years of democratic crises," said Alfred Stepan, a Columbia University expert on Latin America. "But it has a different feel to it this time. People are attaching a much deeper value to democratic processes and institutions...
...economic downturn. In a recession, these corporations might be unable to make interest payments on their debt, and the result could be enormous loan defaults. Firms may already be unable to make needed investments in their basic business. Says Rohatyn: "At a time when we are trying to strengthen our important industries to make them more competitive, this weakens them by stripping away their equity and replacing it with high-cost debt." Ultimately the entire U.S. economy suffers...
...largest industrial company in the U.S., with annual revenues of $39 billion. The merger will combine two of the most famous names in corporate America, familiar to anyone who has ever bought a GE light bulb or an Elvis Presley hit on RCA records. By acquiring RCA, GE will strengthen its electronics and defense businesses and take over the NBC television and radio networks. Says GE Chairman John Welch, 50, who will head the combined companies: "We will have the technological capabilities, financial resources and global scope to be able to compete successfully with anyone, anywhere, in every market...
...this end, the organization plans to establish a sister-school relationship with a university in the Soviet Union, host a weekend-long convention of area Slavic students, and strengthen ties with the local emigree community, co-founder Thomas M. Kearney '87 said...
...Cambridge tenant, Turk says there is an overemphasis upon commercial development and a lack of interest in building new affordable housing in the city; he wants to strengthen rent control...