De Klerk Becomes Acting President in South Africa
Frederik W. de Klerk was sworn in as acting president in Pretoria after Pieter Botha resigned amid a party power struggle. De Klerk, 52, pledged to defend the constitution and move toward black majority participation, signaling a shift in South Africa's political scene.
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Bush pardons financier Armand Hammer
President Bush granted a full pardon to Armand Hammer the international financier. Hammer age 91 was previously fined three thousand dollars in 1976 and placed on probation for making illegal contributions to Nixon's 1972 re election campaign. Hammer welcomed the decision saying it clears his name.
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Troops storm Davao prison end two day standoff
Government troops stormed the Davao military jail in a blaze of gunfire killing 15 rebellious inmates and five hostages including Australian missionary Jacqueline Hamill. Hostages were raped by inmates, with several women abused during the two day siege before troops overran the facility.
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Smith led Gulf Coast drug fight before fatal flight
NEW AUGUSTA Mississippi (UPI) Congressman Larkin Smith 45 died when his single engine 1973 Cessna 177 RG dropped off radar after takeoff from Hattiesburg. Pilot Chuck Vierling also died. Bodies recovered Monday. Smith had discussed safety with Rep. Mickey Leland who died in a separate Africa crash. Weather was reported good. White House offered condolences to Smith’s wife and daughter.
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Pope urges Syria to stop shelling Lebanon
Pope John Paul II urged Syria to halt shelling Lebanon and criticized the world for failing to stop the genocide in the Lebanese war. It marked his tenth strong ceasefire plea and first direct call targeting a party to the conflict.
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Chinese jet crash at Shanghai airport kills 33
Xinhua reports a Soviet built Antonov 24 on CA5510 from Shanghai to Nanchang plunged into a river after an aborted takeoff at Hongqiao Airport at 3 46 p m. Officials said about 30 aboard and two Japanese nationals among foreigners. Survivors unknown.
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Army Kiowa crash kills three at Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg Army OH-58A Kiowa crashed during routine training around 12:10 a.m. killing three soldiers aboard. An investigating team from Fort Rucker will examine the cause as officials withheld names and units pending next of kin notifications. An earlier C-130 crash during a prior exercise on Sicily Drop Zone left one airman dead and six injured.
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UPI
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Michael Hartt
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Western storms soak western states and New England
United Press International reports showers and thunderstorms drenched several Western states overnight with scattered rain in New England and the South. A thunderstorm in Longmont Colorado brought heavy rain and up to 50 mph winds, while Arizona saw heavy rain and wind damaged sheds at North Mesa.
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Illinois forecast and lottery results reported
Dixon records 73 high and 63 low with .84 inch precipitation while Chicago weather calls for showers in extreme south Thursday and fair otherwise with 80s highs and 60s lows. Illinois Lottery draws show 3 1 5 in daily game and Pick Four 2 5 1 2 plus Little Lotto 2 3 13 28 30 and an estimated $20 million Lotto grand prize for Saturday.
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UPI
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Commodity price quotes from Merchan ts Trading Co
Today's noon quotations cover live cattle hogs and pork bellies along with grains and metals. Highlights include Live Cattle Aug 74.40 Oct 75.75 Dec 74.37 Feb 73.70 and Soybeans Aug 6.19 Sept 5.88 Nov 5.83 Jan 5.92, with Corn Sept 2.33 Dec 2.37 and Gold Aug 367.
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