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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1994
Page
2
In Haiti a pregnant woman told U S soldiers a man threatened her with a knife and gun Monday and he was taken into custody. Four GIs escorted him away as locals surrounded the woman accusing her of using the military to settle a business dispute. She fled in fear. The report notes how rumors and mob violence can arise from street conflicts.
The German right wing Republicans collapsed after a weak 1.9 percent vote share, failing to enter Parliament as leadership quarrels and loss of core issues erode support. Ignatz Bubis, head of German Jews, welcomed the failure though warned danger remains.
The Supreme Electoral Tribunal confirmed Fernando Henrique Cardoso as Brazil's new president. Cardoso, from the Social Democracy Party, won 34.4 million votes or 54.3 percent. Lula da Silva had 17.1 million votes, 27 percent. Five other candidates shared 18.4 percent. blank and void ballots were 18.7 percent. Cardoso to be sworn in January 1.
Health officials report at least 45 Tarahumara children died from malnutrition in two months while 60 more are treated in Chihuahua. Government ships 1300 tons of corn and 500 tons of beans to aid, as farming fails this year.
In a coastal town mob violence erupts as a rumor that Maj. Gen. Duperval tried to kill Aristide triggers arson and killings. Fifteen buildings burn, two men die, and the mob targets the new military chief’s mother home amid arrests by U.S. and Haitian forces. Aristide appeals for national reconciliation as Washington notes the challenge of restraining the liberated masses.
Officials said victims or families of rights abuses will receive shares in some state firms to be privatized under Aristide’s economic plan. A U.S. soldier was found dead at the capital’s military airfield in a self-inflicted wound, the third such death among U.S. forces. Information Minister Denis warned looters targeting opposition homes would be arrested as Parliament protests ongoing violence.
Police seized documents from Christopher Lingle, a Europe expert on a two year National University of Singapore contract, amid investigation for possible contempt of court and criminal defamation. The International Herald Tribune piece criticized Asian regimes for suppressing dissent and relying on judiciary powers to mute opposition.
London The Duke of Edinburgh issued a public rebuke to Prince Charles over a forthcoming biography that portrays the prince as having a lonely childhood and a strained parental relationship. Excerpts appeared in The Sunday Times with the duke urging royal family members to keep private matters out of public view.
London AP report says Voici based its world exclusive on stolen galley proofs of Andrew Morton’s Diana book. Publishers say theft occurred. Voici and The Times cite lawyers for Diana and Charles. The claim outlines terms including a $24 million settlement and homes in London and either France or Wales.
Prince Philip criticized his son for exposing private matters in public and defended the monarchy saying it has endured for a thousand years and thus cannot be all bad. He argued the institution’s longevity implies value and stability despite criticism.
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