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Enigmatic Commander: Mikhail Alekseyevich Moiseyev

Date: 22 August 1991

By Clifford Krauss

Clifford Krauss

Gen. Mikhail A. Moiseyev, identified by Soviet television today as the acting head of the armed forces, has supported arms control agreements with the United States but in many ways remains an enigma to American officials. General Moiseyev, the Soviet Chief of Staff, may have been lucky to be on vacation far from Moscow when hard-liners staged their ill-fated coup three days ago, according to American officials. They also suggested that he might have planned to be away to avoid being blamed if the coup failed.

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Foreign Radio Stations Credited by Gorbachev

Date: 23 August 1991

President Mikhail S. Gorbachev credited foreign radio stations such as BBC, Voice of America and Radio Liberty yesterday with keeping him informed on what was happening during the three days that he and his family were held incommunicado at his Crimean villa. At his news conference yesterday, he said that after all the phones in the house went dead, members of his personal staff found some radio receivers in the servants' quarters and hooked up antennas.

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New Heights for 2 Russians in U.S. Poll

Date: 22 August 1991

By Michael R. Kagay

Michael Kagay

The coup in the Kremlin improved the standing among the American public of both the Soviet President, Mikhail S. Gorbachev, and Boris N. Yeltsin, President of the Russian federated republic, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News Poll. The poll, conducted on Tuesday evening before concrete reports yesterday that the coup had collapsed, found that 66 percent of 605 Americans interviewed had posititve opinions of Mr. Gorbachev, while only 5 percent expressed an unfavorable view. That represented a surge in Mr. Gorbachev's standing among Americans compared with a Times/ CBS News Poll in June, when opinion was 40 percent favorable and 10 pecent unfavorable. Although fewer Americans knew enough about Mr. Yeltsin to offer an opinion, the expressed sentiment was favorable by nearly 3 to 1: 28 percent had a favorable opinion of Mr. Yeltsin, while 10 percent had an unfavorable view. This was the first time opinions about Mr. Yeltsin were measured by The Times and CBS News. In July an NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll, using a differently worded question, found 12 percent of registered voters had "positive" feelings toward Mr. Yeltsin and 8 percent "negative." The new nationwide telephone poll, conducted two days after the beginning of the Kremlin coup, had a margin of sampling error of plus or minus four percentage points, although polls completed in just one day can be subject to additional error. President Bush's overall job approval rating continued to be high: 73 percent of Americans approved of the way he is handling his job as President. Seventy-four percent also expressed "confidence in George Bush's ability to deal wisely with a difficult international crisis." The American public indicated a high level of attention to the events in the Soviet Union. Thirty-five percent of respondents said they were following news about the Soviet Union "very closely" and another 43 percent said "somewhat closely."

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Street Heroism Paints The Images of a Coup

Date: 22 August 1991

By Walter Goodman

Walter Goodman

For three days the tube was awash with Soviet experts, Moscow correspondents, Washington officials and news anchors whose schedules and vacations had been disturbed. But once again, it was the pictures that told the story: the tanks on the move in Moscow and then on the move out; Boris Yeltsin atop a tank calling for defiance and then before the Russian Parliament calling for punishment of the men who had planned the coup; the coup masters submitting to a news conference that would have made for a "Saturday Night Live" skit if so much had not been at stake.

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Soviet Radio Reflects Shift

Date: 22 August 1991

Following is an excerpt from a broadcast today as the coup collapsed, as monitored and translated by the BBC from Radio Mayak, a Soviet radio station: After the bloody events of last night in Moscow, the journalists of Mayak decided not to fulfill the instructions of the illegal and anti-constitutional so-called Council on the State of Emergency. From the very beginning of the coup we were deprived of the chance to transmit honest and objective information about the tragic events taking place in the country. An hour ago at a meeting of the journalistic work force, we were joined by other departments of radio and TV and representatives of the technical services. We shall try to inform you fully and accurately. We hope that our desire to remove the current discredited heads of radio and television broadcasting concords with yours.

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NEWS SUMMARY

Date: 22 August 1991

AFTER THE COUP A10-18 The Soviet coup abruptly collapsed, and President Gorbachev returned to Moscow to reassert control. The coup seemed simply to fizzle under the disdain of the masses who rallied to the summons of Boris Yeltsin, and the irresolution of the plotters, who failed to garner support. Page A1 Boris Yeltsin was hailed with a standing ovation in the Russian Parliament. During the crisis, he was able to swing together the elements that helped reverse the coup without large-scale bloodshed. A1 News analysis: The bungled takeover left the incumbents of the Soviet past discredited. It also legitimized the claim of post-Communist reformers that they are the rightful heirs to power, and invigorated them for the mammoth task of civilizing their country. A1 The Kremlin junta fled from Moscow, and people there were free once more to wonder about their longer-running crises and not have to suffer the inconvenience of snaking their food-store lines around tanks and boyish-looking riot troops.A1 Lithuanians clash with Soviet force A14 General's activities during the coup still a mystery A13 U.S. officials weren't convinced coup would fail A16 President Bush began looking ahead to a changed Soviet Union in which he expects democratic reform to leap forward and Boris Yeltsin to enjoy an "enormous" new stature in his own country and around the world. A15 News analysis: United States policy toward Moscow will require a comprehensive recalibration after the coup's collapse, even as President Bush savors a personal triumph and a triumph for democracy. A1 Two Russians reach new heights in U.S. poll A18 World financial markets rallied as word spread from the Soviet Union that Monday's coup had collapsed and that President Gorbachev would be restored to power. D1 Eastern Europe: Former satellites taste vulnerability A17 Soviet emigres in Brooklyn express surprise and relief A18 TV critic's notebook: The images of heroism A18 INTERNATIONAL A3-9, A19 Economic sanctions against Iraq should be lifted for the good of the Iraqi people, said President Mubarak, who had been chief among Arab leaders aligned against Saddam Hussein in the Persian Gulf crisis. A3 Prime Minister Shamir's plans to attend a Middle East peace conference sponsored by the United States and the Soviet Union have not changed, he said, though he indicated that the failed coup may delay the gathering. A3 Gaza Journal: The veiled looked is enforced with a vengeance A4 President Salinas of Mexico challenged opposition leaders to prove their claims of voter fraud, calling his party's big victory an endorsement of changes he has carried out. A7 Rivals to allow Yugoslav Government to function A5 Churches to mediate in Madagascar A8 For China, a summer of diplomatic triumphs A19 NATIONAL A20-24, B10-12 Senator Al Gore will not run in the 1992 Democratic primary for President, he announced, adding his name to a growing list of Democrats who have elected not to challenge President Bush next year. A20 The impact on Salomon Brothers of the growing Treasury markets scandal spread, as more clients suspended doing business with the firm, and a state treasury announced it would stop purchasing the short-term debt the firm issues to finance itself. D1 The F.D.A. has begun a crackdown on the use by pharmaceutical companies of video news releases and says it plans to tighten its scrutiny of written news releases as well. D1 Washington at Work: A crusader driven by outrage D1 Lung cancer passes heart ills as smokers' main killer B10 Cuban inmates seized control of a medium-security section of a Federal prison in Alabama and took 11 hostages, a day before some of the Cubans were to be deported. A23 Vietnamese refugee communities throughout the United States are still struggling to balance the ways and pace of life here with their longings for the life of pre-war Vietnam. A20 Oregon's first woman governor, Barbara Roberts, won the seat as an underdog, and faces the challenge of carrying out the state's highly praised education and health care programs on a tight budget. B11 Judge is held biased and barred from trial of officers in beating A20 Three anti-abortion protest leaders are jailed A22 Serial killer may have slain 16 in California B12 Nurse in Georgia is called a killer B12 REGIONAL B1-9 Black youths scuffled with the police in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, even as Mayor Dinkins tried to personally calm the racially troubled neighborhood after two nights of violence. B1 Dinkins, seeking peace, finds menacing crowd B2 Charges in accident are studied B3 Reporter's notebook: Fear, anger and loss in Crown Heights B3 Public campaign funds were disbursed by the City Campaign Finance Board to 68 candidates for City Council. The move is expected to have a profound effect on several races. B1 The nominee for health chief of New York State, Dr. Mark Chassin, is emerging as the David Souter of gubernatorial appointees, a man with little public record on major health issues and little freedom to stake out his positions. B1 The Connecticut budget quagmire persisted, as lawmakers found themselves in a thicket of details and fine print that seemed almost as perilous as previous budget battles. B1 On Long Island, many regain electric service B9 U.S. inquiry in St. John's case said to be rejected B5 Queens man held in rape of Brooklyn prosecutor B4 Aid in Happy Land case is eluding victims' kin B9 Inwood Journal: Of changing enclaves and changing ways B8 Is a Fifth Avenue rose wilting? D1 BUSINESS DIGEST D1 The Home Section Failed dreams that paved the way in home design C1 Elegant new life for the "gaudy" canna C1 Couples who tread a 225-mile tightrope C1 Parent & Child C2 Beene opens a showroom for his designs C5 Lobbyist by day, hobbyist in wood by night C12 Arts/Entertainment Sculptor's ordeal with steel C13 Brandon Tartikoff on Paramount C13 Dance: Martine van Hamel C13 Word and Image: "African Silences" by Peter Matthiessen C18 Obituaries D22 Wolfgang Hildesheimer, novelist, playwright and painter Sydney Gittler, coat retailer James MacLachlan, professor Sports B14-20 Baseball: Strawberry goes on a tear B16 Why boo Harrelson? B17 Basketball: Suns' owner explores Ewing deal B15 Column: Berkow on umpires and lawsuits B15 Football: Hostetler picked over Simms B15 New Giant coach makes mark B19 Tennis: Road to the U.S. Open: A qualifier's life B20 Editorials/Letters/Op-Ed Editorials A26 Now, finish the revolution Cleaning up Salomon's mess A life in the theater

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NEWS SUMMARY

Date: 23 August 1991

After the Coup A8-15 President Gorbachev said his rescue from the failed coup had taught him that he must join more closely with "democratic forces" and speed the pace of reform. Meanwhile, one of the coup leaders killed himself. Page A1

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BRIEFS

Date: 23 August 1991

* Bioplasty Inc., St. Paul, a supplier of plastic surgery and wound-care products, will acquire Biomanufacturing Inc. in an exchange of stock. Biomanufacturing shareholders will be issued one share of Bioplasty common stock in exchange for each 10 shares of Biomanufacturing stock. * Boeing Co., Seattle, said the Boeing Commercial Airplanes operating division would spend $11 million to expand its composites-fabrication plant in Spokane.

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National Semiconductor

Date: 23 August 1991

The National Semiconductor Corporation said today that George M. Scalise had been appointed senior vice president, planning and development, effective Aug. 26. Mr. Scalise, who is 57 years old, was president and chief executive officer of the Maxtor Corporation, a disk drive manufacturer. At National, Mr. Scalise will have responsibility for business development and investment management, intellectual property protection, strategic planning and industry affairs.

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Nicotine Patch Marketing Deals

Date: 22 August 1991

The Warner-Lambert Company said it would market a Swedish company's 16-hour nicotine patch in the United States and Canada, pending Government approval. Meanwhile, the lederle Laboratories division of the American Cyanimid Company has picked up United States marketing rights to an Irish 24-hour nicotine patch that had been held by Warner-Lambert.

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Macy's to Join Outlet Trend

Date: 22 August 1991

Joining the ranks of retailers with stores devoted to selling excess inventory at bargain- basement prices, R. H. Macy & Company announced yesterday that it would open five clearance stores in outlet malls or free-standing locations around the country. A company spokesman said Macy's had based its decision on the success of its six warehouse clearance centers. But unlike those clearance centers, which are typically adjacent to or near Macy's regular stores, the new close-out stores will be located in outlet malls, which have been gaining popularity among shoppers.

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