Worldwide uproar over Rushdie book continues
United Press International reports a global debate over The Satanic Verses persists with 1,000 signatories defending Rushdie. US officials pledge resources to stop threats and bombings linked to the controversy while demonstrations rage in Srinagar and London weighs Iran’s response and talks prospects with Britain.
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S&L bailout may cost taxpayers more than projected
Washington politics: Senate analyst Jim Sasser warns Bush thrift rescue could require 76.8 billion dollars in direct taxpayer funds over 10 years rather than the announced 40 billion. Treasury Secretary Brady defends 39.9 billion figure while cautioning about rate, growth assumptions and depositor behavior.
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Daley defeats Sawyer to win Chicago mayoral nomination
Chicago race confusion appears as Richard M. Daley defeats Acting Mayor Eugene Sawyer for the Democratic nomination. The Board of Election Commissioners begins certifying primary results amid write-in challenges from Edward R. Vrdolyak on the Republican ticket. Officials say ballot interpretation will be lengthy as they review write-ins for mayor and assess voter intent.
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NASA reviews shuttle Discovery for blastoff after valve repair
NASA managers launched a two day flight readiness review at Cape Canaveral to approve Discovery for launch as early as next weekend pending final tests and valve replacement. Engineers at Kennedy Space Center installed a damaged main engine No 1 valve assembly after a cracked bearing prompted pumps replacement on Atlantis. Officials said a crushed solenoid on the valve caused the shutdown during pre launch tests, delaying the schedule to about March 11.
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Surprise move in North trial shocks defense stance
In Washington UPI reports defense lawyer Brendan Sullivan chose not to question retired Maj. Gen. John Singlaub who testified Oliver North knew Singlaub raised funds and brokered arms for the Contra rebels. Singlaub recalled North’s silent consent to actions in 1984 and reviews of weapon lists with Singlaub. Friday awaits Robert McFarlane sentencing for lying to Congress about Contra aid.
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Snow Forecast Expands as Western Mountains Brace for More Storms
Forecasters warn more snow across the West with advisories in Idaho Oregon Washington and Northern California and Nevada mountain regions. Winter storm watches cover Sierra Nevada Nevada Utah and northeast Idaho while Wyoming and parts of New York Michigan and Illinois report snow and rain. The Florida peninsula sees rain in Tampa and California cities log overnight rainfall.
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Illinois Forecast Sees Varied Weekend Weather Across State
Illinois extended forecast through Monday shows warmer Saturday with snow chances in the north and rain in central and south regions. Lows range from the 20s in the north to the 30s in the south, with highs from the mid 30s to upper 60s. Monday expected fair but cold with lows from 10 to 20 in the north and 20s in the south. Dixon reports a high of 22 and a low of -7 with 6 inches of snow. Lottery results include penny number 7-1-8, Pick Four 2-4-9-0, Cash Five 12-22-25-31-34, and an estimated Lotto grand prize of $6 million.
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Commodity quotes and futures from Mer chants Trading Co
Noon commodity bulletin lists live cattle hogs and grain quotes for April June July and August contracts, including soybeans corn wheat meal and oils. Metals and softs such as gold silver cocoa sugar cotton and T bonds are cited with March May and July maturities.
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