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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1992
Page
2
In New Orleans the rap group N W A faced arrest after a brawl in the Sheraton Hotel lobby left five injured. Police used horseback units to quell the scene as 50 people clashed, with members Robin Allen Troy Curry Johnny Ring Andre Young Dr. Dre and Robert Williams booked for criminal damage resisting arrest and inciting a riot.
The Vatican announced it is establishing ties with Armenia Azerbaijan Georgia and Moldova. It notes Catholics number in Armenia tens of thousands Georgia about 50000 Moldova around 15000 and cites no figure for Azerbaijan while urging peace in NagornoKarabakh. Belarus ties expected soon.
A Thai official signals stepping down amid post-Cold War military reforms and policy shifts. The move follows edits to defense and security plans, reflecting a broader realignment in governance and regional strategy. The report notes timing and potential successors while underscoring ongoing reforms.
In Visalia California residents faced a power outage that cut Continental Cablevision’s relay of the NBC Tonight Show from KSEE Fresno about 15 minutes into Johnny Carson’s final program. About 315 customers lost service, sparking calls to the Visalia Times Delta. Crews worked overnight and power was restored to all but six by 3 a.m. NBC said about 56 million people watched the final telecast.
Secretary of State Baker and four former Soviet republic ministers joined in Lisbon to sign a six minute protocol implementing the START treaty. Belarus Ukraine and Kazakhstan agreed to remove all long range weapons within seven years. Russia expects swift fulfillment and warns of NPT linkage. Belarus will dismantle about 3000 warheads and Russia about 2000.
In Lisbon the United States unveiled a $20 million proposal to reduce reactor accident risks in Russia and Ukraine and urged international aid conference participants to join. Secretary Baker cited Chernobyl as a real danger and outlined regional training centers for safety. The article notes disputed death tolls and 37 reactors in the former Soviet Union. It also mentions a separate accord among US Japan EC and Russia to fund a Moscow center directing nuclear scientists toward civilian work.
Weather digest lists multiple zones with varied today and Memorial Day forecasts. Zone 18 shows highs in 80s and afternoon rain chances. other zones report mostly sunny to mostly cloudy conditions, with showers possible tonight and on Memorial Day. Official readings note Saturday temperatures and rainfall traces.
Weather brief notes for several states. Missouri highs in the mid 60s to around 70s with mid 40s to mid 50s overnight and clear to early clouds. Nebraska mixed, highs in the 60s, rain chances, lows around 40s. Oklahoma scattered thunderstorms today and tonight, highs 60s to mid 70s, lows 50s to 60s, more storms Monday. Colorado mostly cloudy through Memorial Day with late day showers and thunderstorms, highs mid 70s to mid 80s, lows 30s to 40s. Road conditions contacts for Kansas Turnpike Authority and Kansas Highway Patrol listed.
In Palermo Sicily an explosion blamed on the Mafia killed prominent anti-Mafia crusader Giovanni Falcone his wife and at least three others on a crowded highway outside Palermo. The blast injured nine and destroyed 400 yards of road in a shocking blow to Italy’s crackdown on organized crime.
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