White House again targets Medicare cuts in 1992 96
The White House proposes another 18.7 billion dollars in Medicare reductions over five fiscal years 1992 through 1996 with 2.7 billion next year plus nearly 6 billion already in the deficit package. The plan affects physician and hospital payments as part of the 500 billion deficit reduction effort.
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Christmas tree suit owner entertains at care facilities
Ken Gates, owner of a Jenison electronics store, sports a $1,000 custom Christmas tree suit with 1200 bulbs and a 32-pound battery pack to visit nursing homes and hospitals. The outfit, built from hula hoops and nylon thread, lights up in various colors and draws surprised reactions from patients and children alike.
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Cheney vows absolute victory for U S troops in Gulf
Defense Secretary Dick Cheney told about 280000 U S troops in the Persian Gulf that war with Iraq appears likely and there is no substitute for absolute victory. Col Powell and Cheney warned decisive force would end the conflict quickly if war comes.
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Soviet KGB chief warns of bloodshed for order amid Gorbachev reforms
KGB head Vladimir Kryuchkov told parliament that the Soviet Union must be ready to accept bloodshed to preserve order and accused the CIA of stirring trouble. Tass said most lawmakers back constitutional amendments expanding presidential powers for Gorbachev as food shortages and ethnic tensions rise.
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Walesa sworn in as Poland's first elected president
Lech Walesa was sworn in as Poland's first popularly elected president in a ceremony before Parliament. The 47 year old labor activist, who led Solidarity, promised to uphold constitutional decisions and defend the nation's dignity. Danuta Walesa stood by his side as oath was taken. Jaruzelski did not attend.
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Weather outlook by Kansas zones for weekend and Christmas Day
Kansas zones Douglas County Zone 15 and zones 7 8 10 11 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 report tonight varying chances of snow from 20 to 30 percent with lows from 0 to 15 below. Sunday remains partly sunny with highs in the low to mid teens and Christmas Day forecast highs in the 20s. Northwest winds and readings differ by zone, with some areas seeing clearer skies and others snow chances.
Local forecast and Clinton Lake report note cold temps
Tonight partly cloudy with a low of minus 7 and northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunday sunny and very cold with a high around 12 and northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunday night clear with a low of minus 3 and northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Official readings show a Friday high of 11 and low of minus 4, with overnight tow minus 6. Precipitation 0.03 inch. Clinton Lake report at 8 am Friday lists water 44 degrees and level 876.18 feet, normal 875.5. Sunrise 7:37, sunset 5:03.
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Travel outlook across the plains reports snow ends tonight
MISSOURI reports 1-3 inches of snow ending tonight with clear skies and frigid lows from 10 to 15 below in the northwest and 10 in the Bootheel. Sunday brings a mix of partly cloudy skies and highs around 10 in the northwest and 25 in the Bootheel. NEBRASKA stays mostly clear tonight with lows 15-25 below and Sunday mostly sunny with highs 5-10 above in the east and around 20 elsewhere. OKLAHOMA shows light snow chances tonight in many sections with lows 5-10 below in the Panhandle and 10 to the southeast. Sunday brings decreasing clouds and highs in the teens. COLORADO sees scattered snow through Sunday in northern and central mountains with lows 15-25 below and Sunday highs around 10 below. ROAD CONDITIONS advised by oetered Patrol Kansas Turnpike Authority at 843-8250.
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