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Coin fanciers responded excitedly in 1986 when Japan began issuing its first gold coins since World War II. Minted by the Bank of Japan to commemorate the | 60th year of Emperor Hirohito's reign, the 24-karat pieces were coveted by collectors even though the Ministry of Finance set the price of the 20-gram coins at 100,000 yen (now $690) -- more than twice the value of their weight in gold. To meet heavy demand, Japan minted 11 million coins...
Precisely because Moynihan's proposal might prove irresistible if it ever came to a vote, congressional leaders will try to prevent it from reaching the floor. But the plan has already accomplished much of what Moynihan set out to achieve. It has exposed the gimmickry that camouflages the true size of the budget gap. It could make it more difficult to continue those accounting tricks. By forcing Bush to oppose a tax cut that would benefit most workers, it has complicated the President's push for a reduction in the capital-gains tax that would reward mainly those with incomes...
...seems little affected by the much publicized turmoil that has plagued the Roseanne set. While Barr has staged tantrums, battled with producers and talked about quitting, Goodman has been a stabilizing force through his sheer professionalism. "I just don't involve myself," he says. "Roseanne is committed to doing a quality show on her own terms, and she's got her terms. I'm an actor and a reactor. I do what they set down in front...
...moving with great speed, notably in its agreement last December to acquire 50% control of Swedish carmaker Saab for $600 million. GM whisked Saab from under the nose of Fiat, which until the last minute thought it would be the successful suitor. GM Europe was also quick to set up a joint manufacturing agreement with Hungarian producer RABA, the first West European company to sign such an accord...
...feared that Stalin would be the "receiver in bankruptcy" of an impoverished Europe, as TIME wrote the week the plan was announced. That fear may be gone. But it is not the end of history. Because of what could still go wrong in Eastern Europe, and to set an example for the rest of the world, the successful conversion of these nations to capitalism and democracy is vital to America...