Congress opens with ethics reform pledges and swearing in
The 101st Congress began with festive ceremonies as 33 new and re-elected senators were sworn in. House Speaker Wright and GOP leader Michel pledged ethics and campaign reform despite Wright facing ethics probes. Bush presided over the oath, while Byrd was chosen president pro tempore. Reagan extended good wishes to the leadership team.
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Dukakis Ends Governorship After 1990 Term
Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis announced he will not seek a fourth term in 1990 after losing the 1988 presidential bid to George Bush. At a Boston news conference he cited sadness and duty to pass the mantle, while not ruling out a future White House bid.
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Court allows Edison hike to stay in effect
Chicago based Edison faces a 6 percent rate increase upheld by a state appellate court in a 2-1 vote. The two phase rise funds Braidwood and Byron nuclear plants and drew challenges from Cook County State’s Attorney, Citizens Utility Board, and two groups. Judge Freeman dissented, noting insufficient refunds if the hike is later deemed excessive. Edison plans to appeal the ruling.
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Illinois reactors score poorly in 1987 safety study
A UPI report says all 14 Illinois nuclear plants ranked poorly across 11 categories in a national safety study by the Critical Mass Energy Project. Edison/ComEd disputed the findings as biased and outdated, noting many plants appeared due to proactive reporting. Clinton, Dresden, Braidwood, and Illinois Power are mentioned in context.
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Lawyers mull Steinberg insanity plea in murder trial
New York judge orders Joel Steinberg to be examined by a prosecution psychiatrist as defense lawyers weigh an insanity defense in the November 1987 beating death of Lisa Steinberg. Rothwax says decision time and notes potential jury impact of any psychiatric findings and Steinberg’s cooperation.
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Alaska Marks 30th Birthday With Quiet Celebration
Alaska celebrated its 30th anniversary as the 49th state with a subdued ceremony in Juneau led by Governor Steve Cowper. The remark came amid notes on Alaska’s rapid rise in oil production and the historical transfer from Russia in 1867 known as Seward's folly.
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Winter storm coats Northeast with fresh snow 1989
The first big winter storm of 1989 dumped 1 to 2 inches across the Northeast from New York to Washington with heavier falls in the Appalachians and eastern Great Lakes. Pittsburgh and Cleveland reported about 4 inches, Chadron and Strongsville around 5 inches, and Erie Johnstown and Du Bois in Pennsylvania plus Rochester New York saw three inches. Snow warnings stayed in parts of northeast Ohio and advisories lingered for Long Island and Delaware as temps stayed below freezing from Virginia to New England.
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Illinois Five Day Forecast And Lottery Numbers
Illinois forecast through Sunday calls for rain and mild temps Friday with highs in the 40s north and 50s south, then a colder Saturday with snow chances north and chilly lows. Sunday brings fair but cold weather with highs in the 20s north and 30s south, and lows from the teens to the mid 20s. Illinois State Lottery draws a 3-6-8. Pick Four 7-5-5-8. an estimated Saturday prize of $5 million.
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Noon commodity quotes from Merchants Trading Co
Live cattle and hog futures show mixed tones with Feb higher for cattle and hogs, while pork bellies and feeder cattle post varied gains. Grains and metals span a broad range from soybeans to gold with multiple months listed, reflecting a lively trading session at noon.
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