Weizsacker calls U S to stay engaged in Europe
President Richard von Weizsacker urged Congress to resist disengagement as the Cold War ends. He warned on budget limits driving cuts to U S forces in Europe but stressed shared interests in nuclear proliferation and instability. He urged the United States to remain team leader in post-Soviet changes.
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NATO selects Shalikashvili for top European command
NATO approved U S Lt Gen John M Shalikashvili as supreme allied commander Europe and chief of American forces in Europe He will replace Gen John R Galvin who retires in June Shalikashvili 55 led Operation Provide Comfort aiding Kurdish refugees in northern Iraq He remains associated with Gen Colin Powell and is backed by President Bush
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Roundup seals arrests in violent crime crackdown Gunsmoke
Washington reports 3310 fugitives including 224 murder cases arrested in a 10 week roundup across 40 cities. The Operation Gunsmoke campaign by the U S Marshals Service with state and local police aims to disrupt violent crime. Attorney General William P Barr called the effort a quick, substantial impact on violence.
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South African Police Sentenced Report
South African police commanders were sentenced in a landmark case as the fifth round of peace talks concluded. The 8D round wrapped up with officials pledging reforms and continued negotiations to ease tensions.
Brooks, Jackson Dominate 27th Academy of Country Music Awards
Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson lead with multiple wins at the 27th ACM Awards in Universal City. Brooks earned entertainer of the year and top male vocalist for the second year, while Jackson won both best single and best album for Dont Rock the Jukebox. Reba McEntire claimed best female vocalist, Diamond Rio won top group, and Brooks & Dunn took vocal duet and new group honors.
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President urges calm after Los Angeles beating verdict
President Bush urged calm and adherence to law amid violent reactions to the Los Angeles beating verdict. He said federal action possible with Justice Department reviewing the case for federal civil rights charges against four acquitted officers. Barr met Jesse Jackson as Jackson said a DOJ team is reviewing for charges.
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USDA gala draws fire over lavish awards event
Washington AP report details a $667,294 Agriculture Department ASCS awards gala that hosted 702 honorees, rented hotel space, printed plaques and badges, and distributed videotaped records to 50 state offices. Rep. Price questioned cost overruns at a House hearing, noting budgetary gaps and guest handling savings.
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Coverage note points readers to page 8C for verdict coverage
The article directs readers seeking full details of the Rodney King beating trial verdict to turn to page 8C for comprehensive coverage and analysis.
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Economic index up 0.2 percent signals slow growth
The Commerce Department reports the Index of Leading Indicators rose 0.2 percent in March, with February and January showing stronger gains, while unemployment claims remained flat at 404,000 for the week ending April 18 and factory orders rose 1.6 percent in March driven by durable goods.
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Weather outlook with clear night and warm Friday
Tonight will be mostly clear with south winds 15 to 20 mph and a low around 61. Friday's sunny with southwest winds 15 to 30 mph and a high near 89. Friday night partly cloudy with southeast winds 10 to 20 mph and a low about 60.
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Kansas weather zones brief and regional reads
Official readings show varied temperatures across zones with clear nights and sunny Fridays. Zone 15 reports highs near 90 or mid to upper 80s, while Missouri and Nebraska forecast partly cloudy skies with scattered rain chances east of the region and cooler west. Road conditions listed for Kansas Highway Patrol and Turnpike Authority.
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