Krenz Elected East German President Amid Unanimity Break
East Germany’s People’s Chamber elected Egon Krenz president, the first nonunanimous choice in the chamber’s history with 26 votes against and 26 abstentions. He also won the post of chairman of the National Military Council with eight opposing, 17 abstaining. The vote followed Honecker’s resignation amid protests and a refugee outflow to West Germany. Parliament Speaker Horst Sindermann pressed for recounts amid the disruption.
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Confusion over death toll in Honduran jet crash persists
In Tegucigalpa officials report 124 bodies at the morgue as tolls and survivor counts remain unsettled after the weekend Honduran jet crash. Airline officials revise survivors to up to 15 with three Americans among them. Browning and Van Dyke suffer severe burns. Schaeffer unlisted in early reports.
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China to offer rebates and prizes to clear overstocked goods
Beijing reports department stores nationwide have begun giving prizes, rebates, and lifetime guarantees to spur purchases of domestically produced electronics and other goods. The incentives target the “eight big things” and cover cities like Beijing Shanghai and Tianjin as warehouses overflow.
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Colombian Supreme Court Bars Presidential Extraditions
The Supreme Court ruled that direct presidential orders for extraditing drug suspects to the United States are illegal while a treaty exists. It noted the Colombia U.S. accord was suspended in 1987, requiring a treaty change before any administrative extraditions. Jose Abello Silva was notified of a five day appeal window.
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Gorbachev to Sign Finnish Trade and Security Proposals
Gorbachev’s Finland visit expected to yield new trade agreements and security ideas for Arctic regions near major military and mining complexes. Proposals include naval activity limits, submarine removals, and an international conference on naval shipping lanes.
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Storm leaves China Airlines 747 damaged at Anchorage
A China Airlines Boeing 747 slid off the runway in a Anchorage snowstorm and, after being towed back, crashed into the jetway at the passenger terminal. All 152 passengers and 18 crew unharmed. The flight from Taipei to New York refueled in Anchorage, extending the stay. FAA spokesman cited snowstorm as a possible contributing factor.
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Afghan guerrillas halt vast government supply convoy near Kabul
Western sources report more than 200 vehicles in a government convoy halted for over a week near Mohammad Agha, 27 miles south of Kabul, as Afghan guerrillas claim 120 soldiers killed or wounded and nine rebels dead in attacks on the relief run to besieged Khost.
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Weather shifts as rain subsides and snow threatens California
The National Weather Service reports heavy rain and gusty winds across the West easing early today while northern California faces possible snow. Moist Pacific system moved inland dropping up to four inches in parts of California and over five inches near Felton in Santa Cruz County. Winds gusting to 40 mph prompted advisories in Oregon Idaho and Nevada with Owens Valley under a separate alert.
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Chicago five day forecast and lottery numbers
A five day forecast for Chicago places temperatures with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s. The UPI report lists lottery results: daily game 5 0 4, Pek Four 4 7 4 2, Little Lotto 17 21 22 27 29. Estimated Lotto Gand prize for Saturday is $6 million.
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Commodity quotes from Merchants Trading Company
Noon market report shows live cattle and hog futures across multiple contracts with prices for pork bellies feeder cattle soybeans corn wheat and related commodities. Highlights include live cattle Dec 74.57 Feb 74.50 April 74.60 June 71.80 and cotton Dec 73.25 while other grains and metals appear with current bids and percentages.
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