Jackson shrugs off Washington mayor bid amid drug unrest
Jesse Jackson says Washington mayoralty holds zero leverage and would be a burden without authority. Washington leaders plan strategy to lure him into the race as Marion Barry faces re election doubts after a cocaine arrest. In Bogota, Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela signals willingness to face U.S. extradition while Colombia’s Supreme Court upholds wealth seizure powers in the drug war.
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Czechs to end arms exports immediately
Czechoslovakia will halt all arms exports, Foreign Minister Jiri Dienstbier told The New York Times. The arms sector ranked seventh in 1984–88 exports per SIPRI. He warned opponents say it will hurt state coffers but vowed to stop trade regardless. Britain cites Semtex linked to Pan Am 103 bombing as context.
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Secord criticizes Reagan's role in Iran-Contra case
Richard V. Secord, sentenced to two years probation for his Iran-Contra involvement, accuses former President Reagan of cowardice for not backing participants. He says Reagan hid during the scandal and suggests aides built a wall around him while Secord assisted in financing Oliver North's security.
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Planners Eye Rezoning Debate In City Commission
City planners review a rezoning proposal amid public input as welfare cuts are restored in the department budget. A new cholesterol study also appears in the health briefing outlining risks and recommendations for local programs.
Actress buys Braselton for film studio plans
Atlanta AP Kim Basinger closes purchase of most of Braselton Georgia a town of 500 paying 20 million for 1 728 acres to build a major film and recording studio while promising to preserve its old southern flavor. Local family co managers say the deal will boost the town and attract tourism.
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Bush plans over 1 billion in Panama relief aid
Washington officials say President Bush will propose more than 1 billion dollars in aid to Panama to aid recovery from the invasion and corrupt rule. The package includes development aid, loan guarantees and investment programs, with about half in cash and half in credits.
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Senate veto override showdown tests Bush China policy
President Bush campaigns to avoid a veto override as the House passes by 390 to 25 a bill shielding Chinese students from deportation and harassment. The Senate faces a two thirds vote. White House aides rally GOP senators while Democrats aim to block the veto with about a dozen Republicans. Beijing denounces the House move as anti China and harmful to Sino US relations.
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Azerbaijani Communist Leader Ousted Over Unrest
In Moscow, Azerbaijan Communist leaders expelled Abdul- Rakham Vezirov for mistakes linked to anti-Armenian unrest. The move comes as more Soviet troops die amid clashes in Baku and over 100 detainees are held. The Central Committee seeks order after deadly rioting began January 13, with at least 171 killed.
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Kansas Weather Zones 15 and 16 Mostly Sunny Then Warmer
Zone based forecast for Douglas County Kansas shows clear nights with lows near 20s and Friday sunshine with highs around 50s across zones 1 to 16. Additional notes include official Journal-World readings: Tuesday high 51 low 33 overnight 25, Clinton Lake at 875.70 feet, temperature 37, normal 875.5.
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Travel outlook across Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma and Colorado
Missouri tonight clear with low 20s Friday sunny and warmer high near 40 to upper 50s. Nebraska partly cloudy tonight low teens to 20s Friday partly sunny breezy mild highs mid 40s east to mid 50s west. Oklahoma fair tonight and sunny Friday lows 20s highs mostly 60s. Colorado windy tonight with scattered snow showers and mountain snow increasing Friday highs 20s to 50s east. mountains 5 to 15 below valleys. Road conditions from Kansas patrol and Kansas Turnpike Authority listed.
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