An Urbane Technocrat: Jiang Zemin
Date: 25 June 1989
By Sheryl Wudunn, Special To the New York Times
Sheryl Wudunn
LEAD: Two months ago, as the democracy movement was beginning to grow, people were speculating that Jiang Zemin, the Communist Party leader in Shanghai, was so unpopular that he might be dismissed.
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Naming Rape Victim Is Still A Murky Issue for the Press
Date: 25 June 1989
By Alex S. Jones
Alex Jones
LEAD: News organizations' widely observed practice of withholding the names of rape victims is one of modern journalism's few conspiracies of silence.
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In Beijing, a Month of Living Dangerously
Date: 25 June 1989
LEAD: Covering the recent tumultuous events in China has proved a logistical challenge for American television. Here are observations from several news correspondents sent to Beijing by the various networks. 'THE WALKIE-TALKIE BECAME MY LIFELINE'
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BEIJING'S LEADERS REPORTED TO MEET
Date: 24 June 1989
By Nicholas D. Kristof, Special To the New York Times
Nicholas
LEAD: China's top officials were believed to be meeting in secret today to resolve the nation's political crisis, but while there were many rumors in the capital there was no confirmation of an outcome.
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Koch Acts Like Himself, And Voters Are Tired of It
Date: 25 June 1989
By Richard Levine
Richard Levine
LEAD: CRIME, crack, too few police officers, too many homeless people. In a city crowded with issues, many people believe the issue in this year's mayoral election is Mayor Edward I. Koch, as it has been, really, in most of his recent campaigns.
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NEWS SUMMARY
Date: 25 June 1989
LEAD: INTERNATIONAL 3-17 Zhao Ziyang was dismissed from all his posts by the Chinese Communist Party, which named a new set of leaders who are likely to favor somewhat new directions in China's economic and political development. Page 1
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NEWS SUMMARY
Date: 24 June 1989
LEAD: International 2-5 China's leaders have met in secret to resolve the nation's political crisis, say Chinese in a position to know. But while there were many rumors, there was no confirmation of an outcome. Page 1 China's symbols have new meaning since the pro-democracy demonstrations.
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Bank Merger Is Proposed
Date: 24 June 1989
LEAD: The Republic New York Corporation proposed Thursday that the Manhattan Savings Bank merge with the Williamsburg Savings Bank, a Republic subsidiary.
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Headlight Venture By G.E. and Ford
Date: 24 June 1989
AP
LEAD: The General Electric Company and the Ford Motor Company have joined in a venture to develop arc discharge lamps for cars, like those in street and stadium lights. G.E. officials said headlights using the lamps would blaze with a whiter light, use less electricity and take more abuse than the halogen lights on most cars now.
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Hooker Receives Debt Moratorium
Date: 24 June 1989
LEAD: Forty-two Australian bankers have agreed to give the Hooker Corporation, the financially pressed developer and owner of American retail properties, a four-month moratorium on its $1.9 billion debt, Hooker said yesterday in Sydney. Hooker owns the Bonwit Teller, B. Altman, Sakowitz and Parisian stores in the United States.
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