Richard Wilson, two-term Oglala leader, dies at 55
Richard Wilson, chairman of the Oglala Sioux Tribe during the 1973 Wounded Knee occupation, died of heart and kidney failure at 55. He served 1972 to 1976, urged tribal and state involvement, and helped create Pine Ridge's first Indian housing authority. He was a candidate in the Feb. 13 tribal chairman primary.
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INS relaxes rules for families of amnesty recipients
The Immigration and Naturalization Service announced a policy change allowing tens of thousands of spouses and children of newly legalized citizens to stay in the United States. Commissioner Gene McNary said the old practice was uneven and the new rule aims to keep families together, benefiting an estimated 100,000 people.
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Bulgaria picks reformist Andrei Lukanov as new premier
Parliament chose Andrei Lukanov, a Politburo reformer, as Bulgaria's new premier amid a purge of the old guard by the communist party. He pledged immediate reforms as the opposition rejected a communist proposal to join a provisional government. Alexander Lilov was elected party chief, replacing Petar Mladenov who remains president after Todor Zhivkov’s ouster.
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Chrysler closes Detroit Jefferson Avenue plant after 83 years
Detroit ends era as Chrysler closes its Jefferson Avenue auto factory, the city’s last full assembly plant previously running since 1880s. About 8.3 million cars produced at the site, with the final car a gray Dodge Omni. Quotes note the shift to requiring education for future jobs amid industry decline.
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Veterans protest flag ban at veterans funerals in Boston area
Veterans groups object to the Vatican approved funeral liturgy that bans secular symbols on veteran coffins. The wake may display a flag briefly before replacement with a white cloth during the service. Veterans and Legion members argue service members deserve flag honors.
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Rival militias honor truce as shells fall in Beirut
Rival Christian forces halted fighting after a Vatican brokered truce but for five days tanks and gunboats clashed in Beirut. Shellfire killed 25 and trapped about 500,000 in shelters while no victor emerged between Gen. Michel Aoun's army and the Lebanese Forces led by Samir Geagea.
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Goverment rules Noriega a POW in Panama invasion case
The United States says Manuel Noriega and co defendant Luis del Cid are prisoners of war yet remain subject to federal drug trafficking charges. A 39 page filing argues Geneva Convention allows POW prosecutions for pre custody offenses and seeks no dismissal. A Thursday hearing will address jurisdiction and Noriega’s POW status.
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Poland faces early unemployment surge under Solidarity reform
Poland shows first signs of unemployment spike as Solidarity led government enacts market reforms. Unemployed rise from 9,600 to 55,800 in January, vacancies drop from 254,000 to 35,200, and prices jump up to 700 percent at start of the month. Government aims for 1-2 percent monthly inflation by mid-year with IMF backing.
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Soviet urges referendum on German reunification
Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze proposed an all European referendum on German unity to prevent a repeat of past militarism. He urged broad public opinion, including the USA and Canada, with neutral discussions and careful timing to avoid European instability. Helmut Kohl supported German unity but warned against a neutral Germany, while Modrow outlined a neutral united fatherland with Berlin as capital.
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Douglas County Zone 15 Weather Tonight and Sunday Forecast
Nightly lows 15 to 20 with mostly clear skies across zones 1 2 15. Sunday mostly sunny with highs 45 to 50 and southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. zone 3 6 similar with west-southwest winds 5 to 15 mph and Sunday highs 45 to 50. zones 4 5 7 8 expect lows 15 to 20 and highs mid-40s with light to moderate southwest winds. zones 9 12 clear tonight and highs 40 to 45 Sunday with southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. zones 10 11 13 show 15 to 20 low and 40 to 45 high with south-southwest winds. zones 14 15 clear tonight with 15 to 20 and variable winds. Sunday highs 40. zones 16 17 clearing tonight with lows around 20 and Sunday highs mid-40s.
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Local forecast and Clinton Lake report snapshot
Decreasing clouds this afternoon with a high near 33. North winds 5 to 15 mph. Tonight clears with a low around 18. Sunday sunny and warmer, high about 40. Official Friday readings show 27/20, overnight 23. Lake at Clinton is 876.73 feet, 1.23 feet above normal. Temperature 39 degrees, sunrise 7:28, sunset 6:46.
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Travel outlook across states with mixed precipitation
Missouri sees continued rain tonight with lows in the 20s to 30s and sunny Sunday. Nebraska clears tonight with lows 10 to 15 and Sunday sunny highs in the 40s to 50s. Colorado east on Sunday mostly sunny, mountains partly cloudy with lows 10 to 25 and highs 45 to 55 east, 30s mountains, 36 to 45 west. Oklahoma reports freezing rain sleet or snow northeast and light rain southeast tonight, fair west with lows 10 to 32, Sunday mostly sunny and highs upper 40s northeast to mid 60s south. Road conditions notes from Kansas Highway Patrol and Kansas Turnpike authority.
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