Satellite sales talks near breakthrough with Japan
U S trade officials say a satellite access accord with Japan could be completed soon and would allow U S manufacturers to compete on equal footing with Japanese firms on government sponsored satellite projects. The second victory in 10 months of talks follows last week’s breakthrough on U S supercomputer sales in Japan. One technical issue remained.
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FDA committee backs AZT use for children with AIDS
The Antiviral Drugs Advisory Committee urged the FDA to label AZT for pediatric AIDS treatment. Approval would push doctors to prescribe it to youths and help insurers reimburse costs. Burroughs Wellcome distributes the drug free under an FDA program, with strawberry flavored syrup launched in October.
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Indian land blockade sparks page one coverage
Authorities report a blockade on an Indigenous land area prompting protests and official statements as editors note international reactions, with a focus on the El Salvador peace plan and rising threats from drug cartel leaders under review.
Kinder Gentler Roach Backed By White House Effort
Honolulu AP report notes President Bush backs a kinder gentler roach named Kinder Gentleroach for the Iolani School road race on April 20. He challenges rivals to steroid tests while joking about race commissioner William Conrad. Proceeds support multiple sclerosis research, aiding about 250,000 Americans.
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Riots erupt as 40000 protest tax plan in London
In central London thousands protested the new poll tax. Clashes with police followed a peaceful rally in Trafalgar Square. Rioters set fires, damaged shops, and looted. At least 341 arrests, 58 police hurt, 75 civilians hospitalized amid four hours of chaos.
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Mandela halts talks on apartheid amid crackdown
Nelson Mandela announced the ANC would postpone April 11 talks with the government after police shootings left at least nine black protesters dead and hundreds injured in Sebokeng. De Klerk expressed regret and urged resumption, while Mandela cited ongoing state violence and said the armed struggle conditions persist.
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Weather by zones for Douglas County Zone 15 and others
Zone based forecast notes mostly sunny today with highs from 60 to 70 across zones 1 to 17. Tonight by zone ranges from 30s to 40s with partial cloudiness. Monday outlook patches of sun and clouds with highs generally 55 to 70 and cooler nights.
Local forecast and regional temperature outlook details
Today mostly sunny and warmer with a high 63 and north wind 11 to 16 mph. Tonight partly cloudy with a low near 39 and north-northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Monday partly cloudy and cooler with a high 52 and Monday night low around 40. Journal-World temperatures note 48 at midnight and 2 am estimates. Official readings show a Saturday high 47 low 41 with trace precipitation. Clinton Lake readings at 8 am list 60F water, 877.63 ft level. Missouri and Nebraska forecast vary with highs mainly 50s to 60s and possible showers. Oklahoma cloudier through Monday with 60s highs. Colorado increasing clouds with showers near the New Mexico border. Road condition lines list emergency contacts.
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Six U.S. airmen hit by sniper attack in Honduras
Six Air Force airmen were wounded when snipers fired on a bus near Tegucigalpa six miles north. Two were seriously injured. three attackers fled after the assault claimed by a group linked to the Morazan Front. White House said it would cooperate with Honduran authorities.
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