Havel elected new Czech president in peaceful vote
Vaclav Havel, playwright and opposition leader, was elected by the Federal Assembly as Czechoslovakia's first non Communist president in 41 years. The unanimous vote occurred in a televised ceremony at Hradsany Castle with Dubcek and Havel serving until next year's elections. Havel’s oath was taken under the flag as artillery fired. In the near term parliament is expected to pass laws for freedom of expression religion and assembly and to move toward a free market. Separately in Spartanburg SC, 12 year old Louis Rogers was resuced after he and a friend fell through ice. he spent 30 minutes in the water but suffered no lasting injuries.
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Secret police surrender as Romania's new rulers take charge
In Bucharest thousands of Securitate members have surrendered or been captured after Nicolae Ceausescu's overthrow. The National Salvation Front, now governing, ordered surrender or face execution, changed the nation’s name, removed the Communist emblem from the flag, and pledged free elections next year. The council, led by Ion Iliescu, will supervise core state functions and draft a new constitution while reorganizing power structures.
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Rescuers Dig for Survivors After Newcastle Quake
Newcastles earthquake killed at least 10 with up to 21 feared trapped under two concrete floors in the Workers' Club. Seven died there, three from falling masonry. Rescue teams cleared adjacent factory, used infrared gear, and 140 treated for injuries as aftershocks paused searches. Damage estimated at about 1 billion dollars.
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Troops Capture Major Karen Rebel Base Near Mae Sot
Burmese forces with over 800 mortar rounds seized Pa Loo base near Mae Sot after four days of fighting with Karen rebels. Reports vary on casualties with border police confirming dozens killed and both sides claiming hundreds killed or wounded. Burma?s government in Rangoon asserted 50 rebels killed and 22 soldiers dead with 52 wounded. Rebels claimed heavier losses for government troops. The Karens have long resisted Burman rule since 1948.
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Baltic republic votes to drop leading role for Communist Party
Latvia's parliament approved 220 to 50 a measure scrapping the Soviet era provision that named the Communist Party as the leading and guiding force of society. Lithuania had already voted to remove the party's leading role, part of a broader Eastern Europe trend this year. Greenpeace protesters acquitted in Vancouver case.
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Snowstorm threats sweep Pacific to Appalachia
The Associated Press reports a broad winter system bringing sleet freezing rain and snow from the Lake Superior snowbelt and Montana to the desert Southwest. Regions including South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin and Wisconsin’s Lake Superior area face additional snow and up to 4 inches in high elevations. A cold front moves south toward Missouri with unsettled conditions expected through the weekend and a winter storm watch in northern Arizona.
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Illinois outlook through Tuesday shows snow chances Sunday and again Tuesday with cold air. Highs in the 20s to 40s, lows in the teens to 20s, warmer Tuesday. Dixon highs around 39 Thursday, 30 overnight. Lottery numbers from Thursday: 6 7 8 for daily game, Pick Four 8 9 7 3, Lotto jackpot estimated at 5 million dollars.
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Commodity quotes and futures wrap from Mer chants Trading
Noon commodity quotes list live cattle hogs pork bellies feeder cattle soybeans corn wheat and related futures for Feb through Dec contracts. Prices span live cattle 77.40 to 71.42 and soybeans 5.67 to 6.10 with metals and softs noted, reflecting a busy session across markets.
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