Bush praises OAS action on Panama crisis
President Bush lauds an OAS resolution blaming General Manuel Antonio Noriega for Panama's crisis and urging a transfer of power. The compromise text, supported by 20 countries and opposed by Panama and Nicaragua, names Noriega and calls for a peaceful settlement with no outside interference.
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Exxon meeting protest shows anger over Alaska spill
Scores of demonstrators protested outside Exxon Corp. annual meeting in Parsippany New Jersey over the Alaska tanker disaster. They demanded chairman Lawrence Rawl resign, alleging mismanagement of the cleanup and a PR focus. Protesters faced security checks as they pressed for tougher action and potential changes to the board including possible environmentalist nominees.
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Bush, Congress Clash Over Rising Minimum Wage to 4.55
In a major early session clash, the Senate approved a three tier minimum wage hike to 4.55 an hour over three stages, with Bush opposing any rise beyond 4.25. The House already passed the measure, but veto override chances remain slim. The plan includes a 60 day training rate at 80 percent for first time workers and a six month lower wage at 3.35.
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Supreme Court clears way for 15-year-old abortion in Florida
UPI reports the U S Supreme Court issued a two sentence order allowing a 15 year old identified as T W to obtain an abortion without parental consent in Florida. The stay dispute centers on privacy rights and parental and state interests in the unborn child with no Florida law restricting teen abortion pending further action.
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Rural Development Bill Aims to Boost Rural America
Rural American aid plan seeks 300 million dollars in Senate action to fund jobs and schools in rural areas. Agriculture Committee Chair Patrick Leahy asserts the measure tests real commitment beyond rhetoric. House counterparts Coleman and Weber push a 100 million dollar minimum for rural economic programs and a new Rural Development Administration within the Agriculture Department.
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Budget Plan Seeks 1990 Pentagon and Domestic Spending
The fiscal year plan frames future talks with cooperative spirit. Bob Michel says it avoids gridlock and moves processes along. It proposes 305.5 billion in budget authority for the Pentagon and 299.2 billion in outlays, up 2.2 percent in nominal terms but down in real purchasing power after inflation. Domestic programs rise to 181.3 billion outlays and 157.5 billion authority, with 3.6 billion more authority. Savings targets include 8.3 billion overall from entitlements, 2.3 billion from Medicare, 1.9 from agriculture, and 1.1 billion from pension and postal reforms. Revenues total 14.2 billion next year, with 5.3 billion in taxes. remaining funds to come from asset sales and higher fees and enforcement.
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Tornadoes Hit Texas Kill 1, Floods Claim 3 Lives
United Press International reports at least 20 tornadoes struck Texas as storms spawned by a cold front lashed the region. One man died in Williamson County, 24 injured, while floodwaters claimed three lives in Dallas area creeks and nearby Cleburne. The Jarrell tornado caused extensive destruction including 33 houses, 16 businesses, two schools, 12 mobile homes, and 39 more residences damaged.
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Illinois weekend forecast and lottery results
The Illinois extended forecast for Saturday through Monday calls for showers and thunderstorms mainly in the north with highs in the 70s and cooler evenings. Dixon weather shows 80 on Wednesday and a 54 low. Illinois Lottery results report daily game number 4-3-9, Pick Four 0-7-17, Little Lotto 2-7-8-23-31, and an estimated Saturday Lotto grand prize of 15 million dollars.
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Commodity quotes at noon from Merchants Trading Co
Readings show live cattle and hogs futures with June, July and October contracts. Soybeans, corn, wheat, and meal prices, along with metals and energy futures, listed for May through September. Cotton and cotton products noted with October and May dates.
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