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News Digest By the Associated Press Edited by Victoria Ayotte Gorbachev cuts Baltic Sea nuclear forces HELSINKI, Finland -- Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev said Thursday that Moscow will cut its nuclear forces in the Baltic Sea and will destroy four aging submarines and the nuclear missiles they carry. Gorbachev also said the Soviet Union has removed all tactical nuclear missiles thatcould strike the northern European region and will take certain types of sea-launched nuclear weapons out of the Baltic Sea. In a 45-minutc speech to Finnish business leaders, politicians and other guests on the second day of a three-day visit to Finland, Gorbachev repeated his hope to eliminate nuclear weapons from the 148,600-squarc mile Baltic Sea. “We arc prepared to come to agreemeni with all the nuclear powers and the Baltic states on effective guarantees for the nuclear-free status of the Baltic Sea,’ ’ he said in a nationally broadcast speech in Helsinki’s Finlandia Hall. Gorbachev said the Soviet Union was taking the steps unilaterally, dropping previous con ditions that Western countries first agree to a nuclear-free zone. In Washington, White House press secre tary Marlin Fity water said, “We do not believe nuclear-free zones contribute to security in Europe. “Most of these proposals have been de signed to affect NATO deterrence capability while leaving Soviet nuclear weapons intact,” Fitzwater said. “On the other hand, we do appreciate the intent of this and if it can de velop into something concrete, why, that might be a hopeful sign.” Later, Fitzwater revised his remarks, say ing, “In fact we do not consider this a hopeful sign.” Gorbachev said the Soviet Union already has taken two of its six Golf-class submarines out of operation from the Baltic Sea and pledged to destroy the remaining four by the end of next year. “We will also destroy their standard nu clear missile payloads and we have no plans for their replacement,” Gorbachev said. Six Golf II subs, 321 feet long with a dis placement of 2,950 tons, have been deployed in the Baltic Sea since 1976, according to the British reference book Jane’s Fighting Ships. The Soviets have said the subs carried 18 ballistic missiles. The Stockholm International Peace Re search Institute has described the Golf II as obsolete and predicted they would be removed from service because they are of limited value. Bush approves $3.45 billion in earthquake aid Bush proposes food safety legislation WASHINGTON - President George Bush called for legislation Thursday that would ?llow danger ous pesticides to be taken off the market more quickly, saying the government’s ability to ensure a safe food supply was being called into question. But his proposed changes in how pesticides and other chemi cals on foods are regulated were criticized immediately by environ mentalists and some members of Congress who said provisions of the president’s plan could instead make foods less safe. While Bush’s proposal to streamline regulation was praised, critics said other provisions of his plan would ease the risk levels used to determine if a pesticide is to be banned and also would have the government preempt state pcs ticide-control laws that often arc stronger than federal rules. The president, in announcing the proposed legislation, alluded to widespread publicity earlier this year over the use of Alar on apples and the government’s inability to remove die cancer-causing chemi cal from the market swiftly. “These stories have fueled the public concern about cancer risks, and more important for us, have called into question the govern ment’s ability to ensure a safe supply of food for our citizens,” Bush said. SAN FRANCISCO - President George Bush’s signature Thursday added $3.45 billion to help northern California heal the wounds of a killer earthquake, as residents and busi nesses tear down what can’t be fixed and look to the emotional salve of a World Scries and Halloween. Crews were starting to tear down some of the “red-tagged” buildings — those determined unsafe - and demolition went on at a 1 1/4-mile stretch of Interstate 880 in Oakland. However slowly, the area is recov ering, as are some of the victims. Dock worker Buck Helm, rescued after four days in the rubble of 1-880, remained in serious condition Thurs day in Oakland’s Highland General Hospital. But his kidney function has returned to normal, and he is con scious most of the time, said spokes woman Pat Pino. VRLENTINO’S DELIVERS TO GOODS When you’re ready for pizza...take advantage of these delivery specials: ‘ $Q 99 * Two medium cheese pizzas only • $Q 99 * Large single topping pizza and four Cokes only • 99 * Medium single topping pizza and two Cokes only U. ^_' ^ \ ‘Additional toppings extra can 467-36U *yatentino& ^ sSt'? ~p m!° 2i2°£? The Pizza Restaurant * Other menu Heme eesllebie * That Didn’t Stop With Pizza Nel?ra&kan Editor Amy Edwards Pnoto Chief Eric Gregory 472-1766 Night News Editors Eric Planner Managing Editor Jane Hill Darcle Wlegert Assoc. News Editors Brandon Loomla Librarian Victoria Ayotts Ryan Stsevas Art Director Andy Manhart Editorial Page Editor Lee Rood Professional Adviser Don Walton Wire Editor Victoria Ayotte 473-7301 The Daily Nebraskan(USPS 144-080) Is published by the UNL Publications Board. Ne braska Union 34.1400 R St.. Lincoln, NE, Monday through Friday during the academic year, weekly during summer sessions. Readers are encouraged to submit story ideas and comments to the Daily Nebraskan by phoning 472-1763 between 9 a m. and 5 p.m Monday through Friday. The public also has access to the Publications Board. For information, contact Pam Hein, 472-2588. Subscription price is $45 for one year Postmaster: Send address changes to the Daily Nebraskan, Nebraska Union 34, 1400 R St.,Lir»coln, NE 68588-0448 Second-class postage paid at Lincoln, NE. ALL MATERIAL COPYRIGHT 1989 DAILY NEBRASKAN R)ur Out Of Five Surveyed Said They Preferred Beef. 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