Secord given two years probation in Iran-Contra case
Richard Secord was sentenced to two years probation for concealing a $13,800 security system paid for at Oliver North's home. He pleaded guilty to making a false statement to congressional investigators and faced up to five years in prison. The judge noted he had already suffered in the scandal, and Secord apologized, expressing regret and saying he wants to move on with his life.
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Bush backs elevating EPA to Cabinet level department
President Bush endorsed making the Environmental Protection Agency a Cabinet level Department of the Environment arguing environmental challenges must be addressed at the highest level. He said bipartisan legislation in Congress should be drafted with sponsors and would be supported to influence global environmental policies.
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Soviet troops arrest 43 in Azerbaijan unrest
Soviet troops raided Baku during overnight operations arresting 43 people and seizing equipment from unofficial groups. Tass reported 16,000 soldiers dependents evacuated as protests and a general strike disrupted factories and ports. Oil tankers faced blockade threats amid rising violence in Azerbaijan and Armenia.
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Parliament dissolves as Japan heads to elections
Japan's Parliament dissolves the lower house as elections loom next month. The Liberal Democratic Party, once dominant but mired in scandal, faces possible loss of its majority. Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu urged party members to restore public confidence.
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Blue Angels crash during training near El Centro
Two Navy Blue Angels jets collided during a training diamond rail maneuver near El Centro California. The lead plane piloted by Cmdr Pat Moneymaker struck Moseley’s aircraft causing one FA 18 Hornet to crash into Superstition Mountain. The downed pilot ejected safely.
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Japan launches first lunar probe M3S-2 into night sky
Japan lifts off its first lunar probe M3S-2 from a southern coast pad. Officials say success will take hours to confirm. If all goes well the Muses-A satellite will reach the moon within eight weeks, approaching about 10,000 miles.
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Tension grows in Kashmir as police strike action intensifies
Hundreds of policemen protested in Srinagar shouting death to the Indian army and refused to work, hampering government efforts against a Moslem separatist movement. By mid afternoon strikers returned to duty. at least 57 people have been killed since the crackdown began. Jammu Kashmir is the only Moslem dominated state in Hindu India with about 64 percent Moslems among 5 million people.
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Snow and High Winds Hit Western States and Plains
A Pacific cold front brought snow and gusty winds to Utah Idaho Montana Wyoming and Colorado while a second front was due to bring an inch of rain from southern Texas to the Appalachians and East Coast. Snow fell in the upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes with seven inches near Eau Claire Wisconsin and Red Wing Minnesota and up to eight inches in Star Valley Wyoming. Blowing snow reduced visibility and Idaho Falls recorded 58 mph winds Burley 62 mph. Colt Gunnison Colorado plunged to 17 below as California and Texas fog persisted while Fort Myers and Brownsville recorded a high of 84 degrees.
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Illinois Weekend Weather and Lotto Numbers
Illinois forecasts call for fair weather Friday with a chance of rain Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures range from upper 30s north to upper 40s/60s south, with lows from the 20s north to mid 30s south on Friday. Saturday highs reach the upper 40s to near 60, Sunday upper 30s to lower 50s. overnight lows from the 20s to 40s. Illinois State Lottery numbers: daily game 0-7-3. Pick Four 9-8-6-4. Lotto jackpot estimated at $22 million.
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Commodity quotes and futures prices from Merchants Trading Co
Today's noon commodity quotes list live beef cattle hogs and pork bellies with futures for February through July, plus grains soybeans and metals. Markets show values in March May July contracts and indicate prices for corn wheat oats gold silver cotton cocoa and T bonds.
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