Bush Arrives as Four-Nation Drug Summit Opens
In Cartagena Colombia President Bush meets with Latin America leaders Barco Paz Zamora and Garcia at a tightly guarded naval base. The talks aim to widen cooperation in fighting drug trafficking and coca cultivation, with security on high alert and regional tensions evident in hostage and violence reports.
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Biggest snowstorm hits Dixon and surrounding counties
The season’s largest storm dumped about 7.8 inches in Dixon and much of Lee and Ogle counties with freezing rain and sleet forecast later. Schools closed due to slick roads as crews labored to clear residential areas and downtown. I-39 and many highways were down to one lane, and officials urged caution for travel.
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Dixon Chamber Dinner Goes On Despite Weather Threats
The Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Industry confirms the annual dinner will proceed at Brandywine Inn with social hour at 6 and dinner at 7. Tickets are 15 dollars. Dr. Douglas Gracey of Mayo Clinic will speak on tobacco economic implications.
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Frequent flyer president sleeps on plane in hangar
President George Bush chose to sleep aboard Air Force One in a hangar at Andrews Air Force Base to rest before a pre-dawn flight to Colombia for a four-nation drug summit. White House spokesperson Fitzwater said the arrangement is for sleep, not security, and Bush has done this before as vice president.
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Reagan tape to be released after edits in Iran Contra case
Federal judge barred media and public from Reagan’s videotaped deposition and ordered a closed session Friday to prevent disclosure of classified material. The tape will be released publicly after editing, likely within two to three working days, as Poindexter supports broader press access.
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