Hezbollah leader says he tried to free hostages
In a letter received in New York, Sheik Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah said he had made several efforts to secure the release of hostages in Lebanon but cited international level complications. He noted ongoing personal initiatives and declined to provide specifics while naming three captives and nine Americans believed held.
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Drexel charges revealed in securities fraud case
The U.S. government filed an information outlining six felony counts against Drexel Burnham Lambert Inc. for securities fraud and insider trading linked to two schemes with Ivan Boesky and Princeton Newport Partners. The charges accompany a $650 million settlement to avert racketeering indictment. Boesky agreed to cooperate. the information lists fraud counts tied to Pennsylvanian Engineering takeover, Stone Container, Phillips Petroleum, and Harris Graphics dealings.
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Jury deadlock in Steinberg murder case remains unresolved
UPI reports defense attorney Ira London says Joel Steinberg is somewhat optimistic he will avoid a murder conviction as jurors deadlock on the second degree murder charge in the death of 6-year-old Lisa. The panel seeks guidance on whether to consider manslaughter and other lesser charges after 10 hours of deliberations.
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Bundy killings may total up to fifty alleged victims
The executed serial killer Theodore Bundy may have murdered as many as 50 women across several states, according to Florida prosecutor Jerry Blair and FBI expert Bill Hagmeier. Blair cites Bundy confessions naming 41 confirmed and potential cases, while Hagmeier notes at least 20 additional slayings discussed. Some cases remain uncertain or unverified despite the confessions.
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Jackson endorses Sawyer in Chicago mayoral race
Former candidate Jesse Jackson backed Acting Mayor Eugene Sawyer in the February 28 primary urging voters to defeat Richard M. Daley son of the legendary Boss. He praised Sawyer as best to preserve Harold Washington era unity and keep the rainbow coalition energized for re election amid a multi racial coalition.
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Eugene Sawyer
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Cambodian and Thai leaders hold talks in Bangkok
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen met Thai Premier Chatichai in Bangkok for frank talks aimed at ending the decade long conflict. Both sides reported little progress while Hun Sen sought a resumption talks with rebel factions and a Jakarta meeting was planned for late February.
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Snow and Rain Sweep Plains Southwest Snowed Hard
Widespread rain and snow moved across the Plains and Southwest early today as the National Weather Service issued heavy snow warnings for northern states and Colorado. Sunrise Mountain Arizona reported 8 inches. Colorado mountains saw up to 12 inches. lighter totals in Akron and Grand Junction. Snow advisory extended to Arizona White Mountains with forecasts of 3 to 6 inches elsewhere in the state.
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Illinois weekend forecast and lottery draws
Illinois extended forecast through Sunday shows warm spells in the north and cooler conditions in the south with highs ranging from the mid 30s to the upper 50s. Weather shifts to partly cloudy days with chances of rain, while temperatures dip into the 20s to 40s. Lottery results include drawing number 2 8 9 and Pick Four 0 7 8 4, with an estimated Lotto grand prize of 6 million dollars for Saturday.
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UPI
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Market Noon Quotes From Merchants Trading Company
Live cattle and hogs by month with values for beef, pork, and feeders. Soybeans, corn, wheat, meals, oils, cocoa, sugar and metals listed with March May July futures. stock quotations credited to Majewski Beeler and O M.
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