Bush to create aviation security and terrorism commission
President Bush announced the formation of a seven member independent commission to probe aviation security and terrorism after the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie. The panel will study security gaps, policy changes, and aiding victims families with a report due within six months.
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House ethics panel opens inquiries into three lawmakers
The House Standards of Official Conduct Committee said it will launch preliminary inquiries into allegations against Rep. Gus Savage and Rep. Jim Bates for sexual misconduct and Rep. Donald Lukens for sexual activity with a minor. The action follows complaints from colleagues and aides and Lukens’ misdemeanor conviction.
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Ortega signs pact paving Nicaragua elections and Contra demobilization
President Daniel Ortega and 21 opposition parties reach a landmark agreement promising democratic reforms and a February 1990 national election. The accord includes demobilization of the Contras, media and public order reforms, a half hour state TV newscast for opposition, and 30 electoral reforms to ensure a free and fair vote.
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Hillsborough inquiry slams police and stadiums over tragedy
A government interim report by Lord Justice Peter Taylor criticizes police and stadium officials for failing to foresee the Hillsborough disaster, urging clubs to cut standing terrace capacity as 43 measures are proposed after a 31 day inquiry into the fatal April 15 match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. Home Secretary Douglas Hurd calls the report excellent and direct.
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Columbia cleared for countdown to begin
NASA and UPI report engineers rushing last minute checks as the Columbia shuttle prepares for a classified military mission. countdown to liftoff expected around 8 a.m. Tuesday, with five crew members and a reconnaissance payload aboard.
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Storms from Chantal slam Michigan as sewage floods Grand River
Showers and thunderstorms from the remnants of Hurricane Chantal moved across lower Michigan causing widespread damage and power outages in Chicago area. Grand Rapids reported two inches of rain in an hour and Kent County officials said 40 million gallons of untreated sewage entered the Grand River. Health advisories urged residents to avoid river water while testing to confirm dissipation of the sewage. Nearby states also saw heavy rain and wind damage.
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Five day forecast and lottery results summary
Fair and pleasant week ahead with Monday to Wednesday highs 75 to 80 and lows 55 to 60 Monday cooling to 60 to 65 for Tuesday and Wednesday. Lottery numbers drawn Friday include Illinois Daily Game 179 Pick Four 1476 Little Lotto 4 8 16 21 27 and an estimated Lotto grand prize of 6 million dollars today.
Market quotes and commodity futures roundup
Friday closing quotes courtesy Merchants Trading Co list Live Cattle Feeder Cattle and Hogs futures for Aug Oct Dec Feb with prices, Soybeans Corn Wheat Cocoa Sugar and precious metals. Also include T-Bonds Oats Gold Cotton Silver and currency style figures for CenTer Ramad ComEd Tamp Nicor Wolo USF&G.
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