Coup attempt and kidnap bid near Noriega HQ in Panama City
Gunfire erupted at the Panama Defense Forces headquarters as renegade troops tried to kidnap Gen. Manuel Antonio Noriega to turn him over to the United States. Witnesses reported fighting between renegades and loyal troops, with access blocked and a four block radius secured. The Pentagon and U.S. Southern Command confirmed no American injuries and issued movement restrictions for personnel.
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Prosecution closes PTL trial with Bakker fraud verdict path
UPI reports federal prosecutor Deborah Smith labeled televangelist Jim Bakker a world class master at half truths and a former man of God who fell in love with worldly goods. She used clips from the PTL show to argue crimes earning potential 120 years and fines over 5 million dollars as a six juror panel weighed the case.
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Las Vegas targets low fat meals in pilot projects
A foundation awarded nearly 700000 dollars to ten states for pilot programs to reduce fat in the diet, including meals served at casinos and hotels in Las Vegas. Projects, chosen with CDC help from over 250 proposals, aim to cut fat intake from 37 to 30 percent, touching supermarkets, minority communities, and travelers eating out.
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Salinas Opens First U.S. State Visit to Bush
Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari arrives for a six day visit and vows to deepen ties with the United States. He meets President Bush on the White House South Lawn aiming for direct dialogue and cooperation on trade environment and immigration. The leaders plan modest agreements on tourism law enforcement trade and environmental protection and seek tangible results. Cecilia Salinas joins him as they stress neighborly cooperation over past disputes.
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Union urges rejection of Boeing offer in looming strike
The union head says nearly 60,000 members should turn down Boeing s last contract offer, raising strike odds. A later meeting will present details of a three year deal with 4 percent pay rise first year and 3 percent in each of the next two years plus 8 and 4 percent production bonuses. Activist jailed for meeting with Arafat in Jerusalem. Abie Natan sentenced to six months for contacting the PLO leader as part of a peace push. In Manila the Supreme Court agrees to reconsider Marcos burial petition while Imelda Marcos travels to New York to face racketeering charges at home in the Philippines. The court says state lawyers have 10 days to respond.
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Bipartisan push for child care bill with quality standards
Congressmen from both parties and faith and union groups back a Hawkins bill proposing 14 billion in parental tax credits and 1.75 billion in day care aid plus states must enforce quality controls. Two amendments seek to slash aid and drop standards, drawing cross party opposition led by Kennedy Dodd and Hatch.
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Kissinger testifies in Desai libel suit against Hersh
Former secretary of state Henry Kissinger testified in the Indian prime minister Morarji Desai’s libel suit against Seymour Hersh over The Price of Power. He said he considered suing Hersh but chose not to. The $100 million case centers on claims about CIA payments to Desai as an informant through 1971.
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Northwest snow and rain storm moves across regions
United Press International reports a strengthening storm brings rain and light snow to the Northwest and scattered thunderstorms along the East Coast. A collision of cold Canadian air with warm moist air over Idaho produced snow in Island Park and the Continental Divide. Idaho mountain areas face two to four inches more, Montana passes two to six inches above 5,000 feet, with gusty winds and reduced visibility. Wind advisories persist in Arizona and Nevada with 40 mph gusts noted.
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Illinois Weekend Forecast and Lottery Results
Illinois forecast shows mild conditions with chances of showers through Friday, then cooler by Friday and Saturday. Highs range from the upper 60s to mid 70s Thursday, 60s Friday, 50s Saturday. lows from the 40s to 30s. Lottery results include the daytime Pick Five 5-8-2, Pick Four 1-0-7-5, Little Lotto 4-8-9-11-32, with an estimated Lotto grand prize of 6 million dollars.
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Commodity and futures quotes update noon market wrap
CenTel 6534 Ramad 12 percent ComEd 3742 Tamp 74M Nicor 43 Waten 21 USF&G 3158. Today’s noon commodity quotes courtesy of Merchants Trading Company. Live cattle hogs and commodities prices listed with months and futures contracts across grains metals and energy.
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