South Africa warns Namibia plan may collapse over border clashes
South Africa alleges Cuban backed SWAPO forces massed near Namibia's north border and urges urgent action to halt incursions. With 199 dead in four days of fighting, U.N. peacekeepers struggle as Botha warns the Namibia independence plan could fail unless measures are taken within hours.
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Castro says Cuba sees no USSR style reform needed
Fidel Castro told a special session of Cuba’s Assembly that it would be absurd for a tiny country like Cuba to adopt Soviet style reforms. He dismissed any differences with Mikhail Gorbachev, saying disagreements are illusions and that talks with the Soviet leader have been excellent and fraternal during his Latin American visit.
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Vietnam to Withdraw Troops From Cambodia by September
Vietnam said it will pull out about 70,000 troops from Cambodia by the end of September ending a decade long occupation. A joint commission from Vietnam Cambodia and Laos will oversee the withdrawal and ensure the end of foreign military aid to Cambodian parties. Hun Sen reportedly to announce concessions and a four party provisional government to organize elections with international observers. The move follows U N backed calls to end the conflict and curb aid to the Hanoi installed government.
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Tornadoes Rip Through Eight Georgia Counties
A severe storm system produced tornadoes thunderstorms and hail across eight Georgia counties killing 25 year old Jeffrey Lee Grigsby of Cumming and injuring several others. Dozens of homes businesses and a school sustained damage and power was knocked out. The National Weather Service reported tornado touchdown in multiple counties with Habersham County alone facing about 2 million dollars in damage including an elementary school and a nursing home in Baldwin.
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Thornburgh, Italian officials fear terrorist mobility rises in Europe
Attorney General Dick Thornburgh met with Italy's interior minister and the U.S. ambassador to discuss joint concerns over increased terrorist movement once the European Community eases trade and border restrictions in 1992. The talks focused on smoothing cooperation to combat organized crime drug trafficking and terrorism as barriers lift in 1992.
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Atlantis Mars Mission Set for April 28 Blastoff
Engineers inch toward launch as a third high pressure LOX turbopump installation lags after an unexpected noise. NASA says a safe check will involve backing the pump away for inspection and reinstallation planned today. The Magellan Venus radar mapper mission is a $530 million science flight. Crew includes Walker Grabe Cleave Lee and Thagard preparing for countdown.
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Bush eyes 25 percent pay rise for federal judges
President Bush signals support for a 25 percent pay raise for federal judges as part of ethics legislation to be sent to Congress next week. Spokesman Marlin Fitzwater said the move follows Volcker Commission recommendations and aims to prevent talent drains from the judiciary amid inflation.
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Gorbachev assails U S policy during Cuban visit
Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev wrapped up a three day stay in Havana criticizing efforts to export revolution and US policy in Nicaragua. He praised Fidel Castro and urged consultations on Cuba's $10 billion debt while signaling international peace hopes and future talks with Britain’s Margaret Thatcher.
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Severe storms and heat wave sweep across U S regions
Thunderstorms battered the Southeast with tornadoes and high winds in Georgia killing two people and damaging a school and a nursing home while 50 000 customers lost power. Rain totals included nearly two inches in Montgomery Alabama and 1 1/2 inches in Biloxi Mississippi as heavy rain moved northeast. Snow warnings were issued for Colorado and California endured record heat with Santa Ana winds sending power use high. In Los Angeles downtown the thermometer hit 100 degrees between 1 and 2 pm.
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Illinois forecast and lottery numbers update
Illinois extended forecast through Sunday predicts partly cloudy days with a slow warmup from the 40s to near 60 by Sunday. Highs mid 40s to mid 50s Friday and Saturday, rising to lower 50s to upper 60s Sunday. lows in the 30s and 40s. Lottery drawing Tuesday produced 2-6-0 with Pick Four 9-3-3-6 and Lotto grand prize estimated at 25 million dollars.
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Commodity quotes and futures snapshot from Mer chants Trading Co
Today's noon commodity quotes list several stock and futures items from Merc hants Trading Co. including utilities like ComEd and Nicor, energy and insurance tickers, live cattle hogs pork bellies and feeder cattle futures, grains soybeans corn wheat and related force such as soybean meal and oil, as well as metals and precious metals with contract months and prices for May July August September and other periods.
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