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...leaders and saints. Sakharov was in the category of saints." One mournful colleague in Moscow summoned up a more scientific metaphor. "We've lost our moral compass -- the compass that showed us the way during these decisive years of perestroika," said space scientist Roald Sagdeyev. "He taught us to use simple words like conscience and humanity...
...late 1950s, Sakharov grew deeply concerned about the dangers of atomic fallout. Several times he attempted to use his prestige to halt Soviet nuclear testing. Recalling Sakharov's personal appeals against the atmospheric explosions, Nikita Khrushchev described the nuclear physicist in his memoirs as a "crystal of morality." When his behind-the-scenes lobbying turned to open criticism of the regime, Sakharov was fired from the nuclear program. "The atomic issue was a natural path into political issues," he explained...
Both Oscar-winning stars are known for their charitable work and have high credibility with consumers. Ad-industry sources speculate that their commercials will be cause-related, perhaps addressing the environment. The prime beneficiary, though, is Amex, which can use the big box-office names to counter Visa's $8.5 million endorsement deal with Paul McCartney...
...investigation was triggered by the announcement on Sept. 18 of an American Airlines fare increase. Within several days, eight other carriers, including United and TWA, followed suit. The airlines deny the possibility of collusion, insisting that fare decisions are made independently. But critics charge that the carriers use their sophisticated computerized reservation systems to signal pricing intentions to rivals...
...York City's Cardinal O'Connor is a favorite target of AIDS and abortion- rights protesters. He is among the most outspoken of Catholic bishops in condemning homosexuality and opposing the use of condoms to prevent AIDS. He has also supported the obstructionist tactics of such antiabortion groups as Operation Rescue that block abortion clinics and harass their clients. "It's quite ironic that Cardinal O'Connor is so angry over this act of civil disobedience, when he has espoused a form of it himself," said Ellen Carton, executive director of the New York State branch of the National Abortion...