Flight attendant praises pilot's efforts in East River crash
Senior USAir flight attendant Wayne Reed praised Captain Michael Martin for helping passengers escape after the Boeing 737 slid off the runway and broke apart in Bowery Bay near LaGuardia. Two deaths and 45 injuries were reported as federal authorities suspended Martin and First Officer Constantine Kleissas for delays in cooperating with investigators.
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U.S. to Send $10 Million in Pork to Poland Aid
The United States will spend about $10 million to buy up to 10 000 metric tons of pork bellies for Poland under Food for Peace. Agriculture Secretary Clayton Yeutter said the donation eases shortages and high prices, with delivery expected in winter amid weather.
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Thatcher meets Gorbachev in Moscow during Japan stop
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher arrived in Moscow en route home from Japan for a three hour lunch with Mikhail Gorbachev. She praised reforms but said Western democracy is superior to communism. Thatcher’s Moscow stop followed a four day Japan visit highlighted by an international conference of world conservative leaders.
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France denies forewarning of UTA jetliner attack
Paris reports a bomb likely caused the UTA jetliner to explode over Niger killing 171 aboard. France says no prior specific threats were received though some agencies indicated possible anti French targets. Investigators expect two black boxes to be examined. bodies to be sent to France for ID.
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Justice Minister De Greiff resigns amid drug cartel threats
Colombian Justice Minister Monica de Greiff says she resigned to allow President Barco to reorganize the government as part of an anti drug push. Barco names Carlos Lemos Simmons acting justice minister with 90 days to appoint a permanent successor.
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Justice minister quits after two months amid violence threats
Colombia's justice minister, facing threats from Medellin and Cali drug cartels and a two month tenure, reportedly handed in resignation last month but was not accepted until Wednesday. She said the president chose to replace her and hinted at private life abroad. Banks in Bogota were bombed Thursday night with significant damage but no injuries.
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Hugo Remnants Hammer East Coast With Floods and Frost Threats
United Press International reports Hugo's remnants flood the Southeast and push toward New England. A Canadian cold front chills the Midwest with possible first frost, while Minnesota may dip into the 20s. In West Virginia, 30,000 residents lose power as Hugo unloads heavy rain and wind.
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Weather and lottery notes for the week and lottery results
A five day forecast for Monday through Wednesday calls for fair skies and pleasant days with cool nights. Daily highs are mostly in the 60s and lows in the 40s. Illinois Lottery draws Friday include Pick 4 8595 and daily game 758. The Little Lotto numbers were 3 18 28 32 33 and the estimated Lotto grand prize today is 6 million dollars.
Commodity futures quotes from Friday markets
US markets list closing quotes courtesy of Merchants Trading Company covering Live Cattle Hogs Pork Bellies Feeder Cattle Soybeans Corn Wheat Soybean Meal Soybean Oil Cocoa Sugar T Bonds Oats Gold Cotton Silver with contract months and prices across Oct through Dec and various futures.
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