Der 19. Oktober 1989 war ein Donnerstag unter dem Sternzeichen ♎. Es war der 291. Tag des Jahres. Präsident der Vereinigten Staaten war George Bush.
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Date: 20 October 1989
LEAD: INTERNATIONAL A3-13 A new aid plan for Poland, which aims to support democracy and the development of a free-market economy, was passed by the House. A similar but smaller plan for Hungary was also passed. Page A1
Date: 19 October 1989
By Ferdinand Protzman, Special To the New York Times
Ferdinand Protzman
LEAD: On his first visit to West Germany in June, Egon Krenz and the members of his delegation spoke knowledgeably of choice foods, fine wines and the privileges of power, three topics most of their compatriots can only dream about.
Date: 19 October 1989
By Walter Goodman
Walter Goodman
LEAD: For the first hours after the earthquake Tuesday, all that television viewers could be certain of was that something serious had happened. What it meant for the cities hit and for their people was anything but clear.
Date: 19 October 1989
AP
LEAD: Despite power failures that blacked out computers and shut down printing presses, most newspapers in the San Francisco Bay area managed to publish today.
Date: 20 October 1989
LEAD: Because of an editing error, a television review yesterday about coverage of the California earthquake reported incompletely on broadcasts by NBC News and its anchor, Tom Brokaw. This passage was omitted:
Date: 20 October 1989
LEAD: A Man in the News article yesterday about Egon Krenz, the new East German leader, referred incorrectly to his native town, Kolberg. It is now called Kolobrzeg and has been part of Poland since 1945.
Date: 20 October 1989
Special to The New York Times
LEAD: The directors of the Lionel Corporation have rejected an $8-a-share offer from Robert I. Toussie, a New York real estate developer. The bid is valued at $145 million, including debt.
Date: 19 October 1989
LEAD: International A3-19 Erich Honecker was ousted as the East German Communist Party faced strong demands for change. He led the country for 18 years. His 52-year-old heir apparent, Egon Krenz, was named to replace him. Page A1 Man in the news: Egon Krenz, the new leader of East Germany, was described by several West German officials as a tough, cynical politician, interested mostly in advancing his own career.
Date: 20 October 1989
AP
LEAD: The Eastman Kodak Company said it would introduce a disposable wide-angle-lens camera in the United States. The Kodak Stretch 35 will cost $12.95 and will take 12 color photographs. The company introduced the one-time use camera in Europe and Japan earlier this year. The camera's wide-angle lens will take panoramic photographs.
Date: 20 October 1989
Special to The New York Times
LEAD: The HomeFed Corporation of San Diego said it had converted its Home Federal Savings and Loan subsidiary to a Federal savings bank, and changed its name to the HomeFed Bank. The parent company received approval to make the switch last week from the Office of Thrift Supervision. HomeFed Bank deposits will continue to be insured by the Savings Association Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.