Republicans push balanced budget amendment in Congress
Republicans move ahead with a proposed constitutional balanced budget amendment despite Democratic calls to disclose which programs would be cut. White House fears up to 1.6 trillion dollars in cuts, while Democrats press for specifics before a vote likely by January 19.
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Lawrence report lists today highs of 33 and overnight low 14 with no precipitation and a .04 inch monthly total. Lake data show Clinton Lake at 875.40 with 85 percent ice cover and Perry Lake at 891.53 with 60 percent ice cover. Moon phases note last half on Jan. 24 and upcoming full on Jan. 16.
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Tonight mostly clear and cold with a low around 20. Tuesday will be partly cloudy with a high near 45 and light southwest winds. Wednesday brings cloud cover and a chance of rain with a high in the 30s and overnight in the 20s. Thursday expects more rain with highs near 30s and lows in the 20s. Friday turns dry and warmer with lows around 30 and highs near 50.
African township holds hope after tense calm near battleground
In Katlehong South Africa residents like Keith Dakile walk near the Mazibuka workers hostel once at the front line of a township war between ANC and Inkatha. Snipers and vigilante attacks torched the hostel and nearby Dikole section as ANC leaders Cyril Ramaphosa and others faced violence in the conflict area.
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Tense visit by Ramaphosa in Dikole following hostel violence
A South African delegation led by Ramaphosa and late Communist Party chief Joe Slovo viewed Dikole after a clash at the Mazibuka hostel that left freelance photographer Abdul Shariff dead and two journalists wounded. Residents describe a tense but improving atmosphere as a task force from ANC Inkatha and security forces coordinates patrols and community projects in Katlehong and nearby townships.
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Computers supplanting video games at CES show
Las Vegas AP report notes home personal computers outselling traditional game devices at the Winter CES. Execs say 1995 could be the year of the PC with CD ROM capabilities, while Nintendo Sega and Sony pursue newer cartridge and disc based systems. Prices differ: PCs cost far more, while Saturn set to cost 300 to 500 dollars, with TV based formats still expensive to compete.
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