East German refugees flood into West Germany across Hungary
More than 12 500 East German refugees reached West Germany as Hungary opened its border, drawing Western praise and hard-line East Bloc condemnation. Officials said the initial flow slowed to a trickle with about 2 000 more expected soon, while a possible second wave loomed after more East Germans arrived in Hungary. Washington and London welcomed the exodus, noting Hungary had begun removing border barriers in May.
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Bush eyes surtax to fund medicare program
New York Times reports the White House may back a surtax to finance Medicare, which covers hospitals doctors and half drug costs but not long term nursing care. Administration says surtax could be politically necessary to prevent repeal while seniors cite duplication of retirement benefits and demand help with nursing care costs.
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Mixed reviews as Bush anti drug talk airs in schools
Students from Spingarn High School in Washington and Westbury High School in Houston weighed President Bush's national anti drug lecture. Calvin Barbour praised the message while Chris Jackson cited Poverty as a missing link. At Detroit's Denby High, students listened as well. A 15 year old urged younger brother to watch, hoping kids will listen.
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Dinkins Wins Citywide Democratic Mayoral Primary
David Dinkins defeated Edward Koch by 51 to 42 percent in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. Dinkins urged unity for a polarized city, while Koch reflected on a long career and noted there is life after the mayoralty. Jesse Jackson stood with Dinkins as supporters celebrated.
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White Wolves claim slaying of SWAPO official Lubowski
A shadowy white supremacist group the White Wolves claimed responsibility for the shooting of SWAPO leader Anton Lubowski in Windhoek. Lubowski, 37, a prominent human rights lawyer and SWAPO member, was killed outside his Luxury Hills home, sparking international tension and threats of further violence.
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Soviet Sub Fleet Threatens NATO, Jane's Reports
Jane's Underwater Warfare Systems 1989-90 estimates the Soviet submarine fleet at about 362 operational subs plus nearly 100 in reserve or under construction, with ballistic and cruise missile boats totaling roughly 75 and 70 respectively. The fleet roughly doubles the combined NATO subs, posing the era's top Western threat. The United States Navy fields 36 ballistic submarines, while France and Britain add about 10 more.
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Mosbacher warns Japan on trade as talks begin
Commerce Secretary Robert Mosbacher warned Japan Congress may seek economic retaliation if Japan does not make measurable progress in removing obstacles to open trade by spring. He spoke at the Japan National Press Club on day two of a four day trip focusing on bilateral trade issues and high tech market access amid a broader year of talks to reduce a ongoing $50 billion U.S. deficit blamed on Japanese practices.
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Storms soak the southcentral United States with heavy rains
The National Weather Service reported slow moving cold fronts bringing locally heavy rain across the Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Central Oklahoma saw over five inches, with showers and scattered storms reaching western Missouri. Flash flood watches covered parts of Texas and Oklahoma as damaging winds and hail were reported in several Oklahoma locales.
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Illinois Lottery draws new daily game numbers
The Tuesday winning numbers for the Illinois State Lottery daily game were 1 2 3. The Pick Four combination drawn was 1 9 3 2. The estimated Lottery prize for Saturday stood at 6 million dollars.
Commodity quote roundup from Mer chants Trading Co
Noon quotes show ComEd 37 percent Tamp 73 Nicor 41 Wodlo 1934 USF&G 32. Live beef cattle futures Oct 72.07 Dec 73.40 Feb 72.85 Apr 73.85 Hog futures Oct 39.62 Dec 41.20 Feb 42.50 Apr 40.40 Pork Bellies Feb 46.15 Mar 46.30 May 47.30 Jul 47.90 Feeder cattle Sept 82.92 Oct 82.45 Soybeans Sept 5.90 Nov 5.7742 Jan 5.8642 March 5.97 May 6.05 Corn Sept 2.35 Dec 2.32% March 2.39% May 2.4442 July 2.4634 Wheat Sept 3.91 Dec 3.99% March 4.00% Soybean Meal Sept 206. Soybean Oil Sept 18.50 Cocoa Sept 10.76 Sugar Oct 13.92 T Bonds Sept 97.20 Oats Sept 1.36% Gold Sept 364 Cotton Oct 73.62 Silver Sept 5032 Dec 5.14
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