Communists back reunification stance in East Berlin shifts tone
East Berlin's Communist leadership endorsed eventual reunification with West Germany for the first time amid a worsened economy and emigration. Honecker’s treason trial bail bid failed as prosecutors appeal, while elections move up to March 18 and opposition groups gain influence. Andre Brie urged unity but at an appropriately gradual pace.
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Nations react to U S base cuts abroad
London reports note a U S plan to close or move 14 bases spawns concern in South Korea and Britain over local spending losses while the Soviet Union says a 2 percent defense cut fits Cold War nearing end. Italy and Britain express tempered responses amid shifting East West cooperation.
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Gold stash tied to Ceausescu in Swiss banks reveal
A former police official said he helped escort 40 tons of gold to Switzerland for Nicolae Ceausescu and his family, with 25 tons in September 1980 and 15 tons in October 1980. Rompress cited estimates of 400 million to 1 billion dollars in gold deposits, amid reports of lavish living and poverty in Romania.
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Greek ship sinks in English Channel amid storm
A Greek-registered ship with 19 crew members allegedly sank in a Channel storm. Two lifeboats and a life raft washed ashore on England’s south coast, with one found Greek crew member identified. The vessel left Le Havre for Southampton Monday, last in contact at 7 35 p.m. no mayday.
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Moynihan pitches for Social Security cut
Sen. Moynihan told the American Association of Retired Persons that cutting payroll taxes would not endanger benefits and would keep Social Security financially sound by preventing surplus revenues from being used for other purposes. He asserted no risk to benefits at any time. Treasury Secretary Brady dismissed the idea as goofy and folly.
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Elephants Roam Farmlands as Malaysia Struggles with Crops
Malaysian authorities report over 600 miles of electrified fences to deter wild elephants damaging crops. Since 1969 elephants have caused about $111 million in losses as land opens for oil palm and rubber. Officials say 500 elephants remain uncaptured and are being relocated.
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Winter Storms Hit Multiple Regions With Heavy Snow
Three storms deliver wind and snow across the Great Lakes and New England while Pacific Northwest sees wind and rain. An Arctic front drives squalls through Michigan Wisconsin and northern Minnesota with temperatures dropping up to 20 degrees and wind chills to minus 50. New England mountains brace for up to 15 to 20 inches of snow as accidents spike in Oregon and New York. Golf ball hail reported near Martinez Georgia and a tornado northeast of Blythe injures six and overturns seven trailers.
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Illinois forecast and Lotto numbers brief
Illinois extended forecast from Thursday to Saturday shows daily chances of snow in the north and rain in the south with highs in the mid 30s to 50s and overnight lows in the 20s to 30s, cooling into the teens northward. Dixon highs 39 Monday, low 15 today. Illinois State Lottery results report 0 5 0 in Monday's daily game, Pick Four 0 3 2 2, Little Lotto 06 07 09 11 13, estimated Lotto jackpot $5 million.
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Commodity and futures quotes snapshot
Daily noon commodity prices from Merchants Trading Co. cover live cattle hogs pork bellies feeder cattle soybeans corn wheat and related futures. Also listed are soymeal soybean oil cocoa sugar T bonds oats gold cotton and silver with near term contract values and some percent changes.
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