Czechoslovak prime minister resigns after reform talks
Ladislav Adamec quit as prime minister after opposition groups rejected his power sharing plan with non communists. Civic Forum had pressed for at least seven non communist cabinet posts while a new government was to be named Friday. Adamec cited pressure from strikes and deadlines and warned he would resign rather than yield to pressure.
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Montreal gunman kills 14 at University of Montreal
A gunman opened fire at the University of Montreal injuring 13 and killing 14 women before killing himself. He left a three page anti feminist letter blaming feminists for his problems. One victim was the daughter of a police spokesman at the scene.
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Lithuania strips Communism from constitution
In Vilnius deputies vote to remove Article 6, ending the Communist Party's sole ruling role and establishing a multi party system, marking the first Soviet republic to make such a shift. The measure follows a noon parliamentary session and approval by Sajudis.
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Soviet buys 61.5 million in U S wheat during talks
The Kremlin purchased 410000 metric tons of U S wheat at subsidized prices as negotiators in Moscow wrapped up the first round of talks on a new long term grain pact. The current agreement expires in 1990 and calls for 9 million tons yearly.
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Bush to seek defense cut for 1991 budget
President Bush will submit a fiscal 1991 defense budget between 295 and 298 billion dollars, marking the first post Reagan reduction in military spending since the 1980s buildup. Reports from Los Angeles Times and New York Times cite administration sources amid debate over target levels. The budget submission to Congress is set for January 22.
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Winter cold and rain sweep through regions with fog in California
A Canadian air mass spread winter conditions across the nation as rain hit several Southern states. Temperatures plunged to near zero in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and into the single digits in the northern Plains and Great Lakes. Light snow fell in the Dakotas and UP while New England saw a cold front freeze northern precipitation. Snow and sleet created slick roads in Vermont. snow fell up to an inch per hour in northern Vermont. Treacherous highways north of Rutland amid strong winds and snow drifts. The South saw rain in Mississippi and Alabama with fog reducing visibility to half a mile in parts of South Mississippi. Cloudiness covered Georgia, the Carolinas and north Florida. A snow advisory was issued for New Mexico mountains as a system neared west Texas by Thursday morning.
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Illinois Weekend Forecast And Lottery Numbers
Illinois forecast through Monday calls for a cold Saturday with highs in the 20s and 30s and lows near 10 to 20. Sunday warms with a chance of rain and snow and highs in the 30s. Monday turns fair and colder with highs in the 20s and lows in the teens. The Illinois Lottery daily numbers include 3 8 6 for the daily game, Pick Four 8 0 4 3, Little Lotto 4 8 21 28 35, with an estimated Lotto grand prize of 5 million dollars.
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Commodity and Stock Quotes From Today's Noon Ledger
Mer chants Trading Company gives midday quotes for beef cattle hogs pork bellies feeders and grains with December February April June soybeans corn and wheat figures. UPI reports New York stock prices for a wide range of firms with percentages and prices in a compact market snapshot.
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