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- CSUN's Richardson Breaks the Ice With Power Play
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- Soviets Report Troop Pullout From 3 Independence-Minded Republics : Baltics: The action appears intended to avert clashes at pro-democracy rallies. Permanent garrisons of an estimated 100,000 troops remain.
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