05 Nov 1991
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1991
Page
1
Ukraine approved laws creating a national guard of 33,000 former Interior Ministry troops and border forces to defend sovereignty while police duties remain with existing ministries. The move marks deeper independence from Moscow among Soviet republics.
The Senate moved toward confirming Robert Gates as CIA director after strong support from Intelligence Committee Chairman David Boren who recounted Gates challenging then President Bush in private on vetoing an independent inspector general bill. Opponents warned of past controversies, but White House aides expected at least 60 votes to approve.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the 1992 inductees: Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, Yardbirds with Clapton Beck and Page, Sam and Dave, Booker T. and the MGs, the Isley Brothers, and Bobby Bland. Early influencers Elmore James and Professor Longhair honored. non performing inductees Leo Fender and Doc Pomus. Induction ceremony set for Jan 15 in New York with museum construction planned in Cleveland.
Washington state voters weigh three major ballot issues including Initiative 119 to legalize doctor assisted death for terminally ill patients, an abortion rights guarantee should Roe v Wade be overturned, and a property tax reform proposal. The outcome could force many lawmakers to retire under new term limits and shapes national political dynamics.
In Philadelphia AP reports Thornburgh battles Wofford for the U S Senate seat once held by Heinz. Wofford clawed from a 40 point poll deficit as he positions as Washington outsider pushing for health insurance while Thornburgh campaigns on momentum and party strength ahead of 1992. Mississippi, Kentucky weigh governors as Mabus Fordice Hopkins Jones contend. Mayors Schmoke Flynn Whitmire Agnos face re election. Louisiana governor race between Duke Edwards looms Nov 16.
GAO estimates foreign cash pledges exceed US war costs by about 800 million if nations fulfill promises. Total commitments reach 48.3 billion with Saudi Arabia Kuwait and others owing billions. Some debts forgiven by Egypt and weapon destruction may not require US outlays.
Imelda Marcos turned herself in to face tax fraud charges and was fingerprinted before being released on $2,700 bond. She presented her own mug shots and criticized the process while crowds gathered in Quezon City. The former first lady, returning from exile, faces at least seven tax cases tied to alleged looting of the Philippine treasury.
Zone 15 and other zones report tonight partly cloudy with lows 25 to 30. Wednesday brings a 30 percent chance of light rain or snow in some zones, with highs from the 40s to near 50. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph in northern zones and highs in the mid 40s to 60s across areas.
Tonight remains cloudy with winds shifting from south to northwest. Low around 30. Wednesday mostly cloudy with a slight snow chance. north winds 10 to 15 mph. high near 35. Wednesday night largely cloudy with north winds 10 to 15 mph. low about 22. Official readings note a Monday high 37 and overnight low 30 with no precipitation. Clinton Lake report lists temperature 49 degrees and lake level around 874.59 feet above mean sea level.
Missouri shows rain and snow through tonight and Wednesday with highs in the 30s to 40s and lows in the 20s. Nebraska expects cloudy skies with snow and sleet in parts, Oklahoma fair tonight with 40s to 60s, Colorado partly cloudy followed by snow in the north and central mountains, with temperatures from the 20s to 50s. Road information from Kansas Patrol and Turnpike Authority provided.
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