Bomb threat letters target NAACP officials and judges
A group claiming to avenge violence against African Americans warned of assassinations of lawyers, judges, and NAACP members in a letter to WAGA TV. Black leaders strengthen security for MLK Jr. birthday events as federal authorities corroborate the authenticity of the threat. Meanwhile in Florida, eagle nests halt plans for a 75 million hazardous waste plant near Mulberry, with wildlife officials stating laws protect the birds and their habitat.
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Robert Robinson
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Dairy price supports cut as 1990 purchases eyed
The Agriculture Department said milk price support drops to 10.10 per 100 pounds starting Jan 1, a 50 cent cut. If surplus dairy purchases exceed five billion pounds in 1990, this is the maximum change under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989.
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Greenpeace protesters acquitted in Vancouver mischief case
Five Greenpeace members were acquitted after a judge ruled that anchoring a nuclear capable U S Navy vessel off Vancouver invited protest. The court noted Canadians have been too passive and praised the protesters concerns about nuclear dangers. A sixth activist, Ralph Reynolds, received a conditional discharge.
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Pauley bids farewell to staff and students
A farewell note from Pauley highlights gratitude to faculty and community. The campus discusses transitions as leadership steps down, with plans for continued support services and student programs in the coming semester.
Man stuck in Bronx chimney foils burglary attempt
Anthony Esquilin, 23, attempting to rob a Bronx bodega, wedged himself in a foot square chimney. Firefighters freed him after about two hours, leaving him hypothermic and in police custody. He had removed his clothes except for long johns, and police noted the escape failed as he awaited further restraint.
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Havel elected Czechoslovakia's first non Communist president
Parliament in Prague chose Vaclav Havel, a playwright and opposition leader, as the nation’s first non Communist president in 41 years. The televised vote by the Federal Assembly followed his release from prior imprisonment, with Havel vowing peaceful leadership and free elections next year alongside newly returned Dubcek as parliament chairman.
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Alexander Dubcek
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Outlook strong for high tech firms in 1990 forecast
The Commerce Department's 31st U.S. Industrial Outlook finds jet aircraft and information based services set for strong growth in 1990 while automakers and construction firms face weaker conditions. Manufacturing shipments are expected to rise about 2 percent with service industries leading gains in satellite and electronic information services.
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Commerce Department
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Department
Commerce
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United States
Clinton Lake Weather Report Strikes Various Zones
The document outlines tonight and Saturday forecasts with mostly cloudy skies and chances of snow flurries. Lows near 20s to 30s and northerly to northwesterly winds. Zone 15 notes ice cover at 99 percent and lake level near 875.5 feet. Associated Press style summary of regional temperatures and conditions.
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Romanian Secret Police Surrenders After Coup
Thousands of Securitate members surrendered or were captured in the week after Nicolae Ceausescu was overthrown, as the National Salvation Front said. Some hundreds remain at large amid ongoing defections and sporadic shooting. The Front has assumed sweeping powers, renamed the country, and moved to form a new governing body led by Ion Iliescu with reform plans including elections and a new constitution.
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Romania
Nicolae Ceausescu
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Cornelieu Bogdan
Cazimir Ionescu
National Salvation Front
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Supreme Court
Socialist Republic of Romania
Travel outlook across Missouri Nebraska and nearby states
Missouri faces rain tonight and Saturday with possible freezing drizzle or flurries in the northwest. Nebraska sees flurries tonight and light snow east Saturday, with mild 35 to 40 possible in the west. Oklahoma expects rain tonight and a mix of snow or rain Saturday, with highs in the 30s to 40s. Colorado anticipates snow or freezing drizzle in the mountains and west tonight through Saturday, with lows single digits to teens and highs Saturday in the 40s. road conditions provided by Kansas Highway Patrol and Kansas Turnpike Authority.
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