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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1993
Page
2
Washington AP says about 45.3 million Americans are enrolled in HMOs, up 9.6 percent in a year, with premiums rising 8.1 percent. The Group Health Association of America notes continued growth and expects 50 million by end of 1994, driven by Western states and California.
Sen. Bob Packwood cites his right against self incrimination to shield his diaries from possible criminal use. His new lawyer Jacob Stein filed papers in U S District Court raising the defense for the first time amid a Justice Department criminal probe. The inquiry, separate from the ethics case over sexual misconduct, has subpoenaed the diaries.
J W Access provides latest breaking national and world news. Call for updates at 865-5000 with options for national news 6705 and world news 6700.
Wednesday readings show a high of 56 and low of 31 with overnight 47. Record for this date includes high 68 in 1940 and low minus 4 in 1919. Lake Clinton at 40 degrees and level 875.63, Perry Lake at 891.75 with normal 891.5. Road contact lines provided for latest Kansas highway conditions. Moon phases noted with last half January 4 and full December 28.
Five day outlook shows clear tonight with a low around 37 and northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Friday will be sunny with a high near 58 and northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph. Friday night becomes clear with a low around 31 and lighter northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
On the first anniversary of U S forces deployment in Somalia the looming pullout threatens U N peacekeeping, with Howe warning of a big loss and hesitations from other nations to replace U S capabilities. Addis Ababa talks, clan disputes, and stalled transitional government plans add to a precarious outlook.
Perspective notes the United States plans a rapid U.S. troop drawdown from Mogadishu by year end with possible base handovers. U.N. officials seek new support from allies as air power gaps loom and donor nations weigh continued funding beyond May.
One year after the U S led a multinational force to protect food aid in Somalia, the relief operation is deemed a success despite deadly clashes with Aidid loyalists. About 24 U S soldiers died along with numerous Somali casualties as the UN plans a troop withdrawal by May and a force reassessment on February 1. The country’s chaos stems from the 1991 revolt against Mohamed Siad Barre, with death toll estimates ranging from 350,000 to 500,000.
Sonny Bono, former half of Sonny and Cher and ex Palm Springs mayor, gains support in the lieutenant governor race with Bruce Herschenson as campaign chairman. The Orange County Register notes Herschenson, who defeated Bono for a Senate nomination last year, endorses Bono. Bono, 58, says he will announce next month and aligns with OC conservatives on flat tax, environmental limits, and increased military funding.
Poplarville Mississippi officials say the town with about 2500 people no longer deserves its two traffic signals after a Transportation Department engineer cited light traffic. The third light was cut two months ago and aldermen ordered a written report on ownership of Main Street and consequences of keeping the signals.
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