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MOSCOW--A leading physicist in the cleanup of the damaged Chernobyl nuclear reactor was quoted yesterday as saying a turning point had been reached and that it was no longer possible that the situation could worsen...
...labor shortages could worsen considerably this year as the U.S. economy starts to grow with renewed vigor. Government figures released last week showed that the gross national product expanded at a 3.2% annual rate in the first quarter of 1986, nearly five times as fast as in the last quarter of 1985. The sharp pickup in growth may prove to be quirky, but it got an additional boost late in the week when the Federal Reserve Board cut its discount rate, which is the interest charged on loans to member banks, from 7% to 6.5%, its lowest level in eight...
...group agreed on four principles, which were subsequently presented to President Reagan: Marcos' ability to govern with the consent of his people had ended; any effort by him to crush the reform movement would only worsen the situation; it was of great importance to the U.S. that force not be used; and it would be damaging to U.S. standing in the world if Marcos were treated like the Shah of Iran, who was admitted to the U.S. for medical treatment but was not permitted by the Carter Administration to remain. As it turned out, Marcos was less worried about...
...work effectively together to improve our relations, both bilaterally and within the alliance that assures our liberty and security." Papandreou told a postelection press conference in Athens that he had responded "warmly" to Reagan's words and that "it is not our intention to create unnecessary problems nor to worsen relations." But he also warned of problems that "cannot be wished away...
...preoccupied with domestic problems to needle Greece's allies. During the campaign, he promised to "guarantee the expansion of the welfare state," mainly in the areas of pensions and health care, rather than institute prudent austerity measures. If he pursues that promise, Greece's economic woes might worsen. Inflation now stands at 18.5%, the highest in Western Europe. Unemployment has more than doubled, to 8%; among Greek youth it is estimated to be around 28%. Foreign investment has dried up, local capital has fled the country, and despite European Community subsidies, Greece's foreign debt has risen to $12.5 billion...