Chamorro Beats Ortega in Nicaragua Vote Upset
President Bush praised Nicaragua’s surprising election victory as a major step for democracy. With about 60 percent of precincts reporting, Violeta Chamorro led with 459,655 votes versus Daniel Ortega’s 347,178 as Sandinistas conceded defeat.
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Bush
Nicaragua
James A. Baker III
Supreme Electoral Council
Ortega
Mr. Ortega
Anastasio Somoza
Somocismo
United States
Coldest weather signals deadly winter across five states
The cold spell sweeping the East after a snowy weekend killed at least 19 people in weather related accidents across five states. Ohio reported 13 deaths, with others in Illinois Michigan Indiana and Kentucky. Blowing snow caused major crashes and widespread power outages as temperatures plunged.
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Bush hints at post election ties with Nicaragua
President Bush urged fair elections in Nicaragua while stressing that the winning government must prove commitment to democracy and press freedom. He cited potential improved U S relations after a peaceful transfer of power to Violeta Chamorro, amid reports of high level talks with Sandinistas and calls for cease-fire and reforms.
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Nicaragua
Aristides Sanchez
Miami
United States
Bush
Congress
Ontras
NBC News
NBC
U.S
Chamorro
Niccaragua
Bernard Aronson
Managua
Organization of the American States
Washington
Aronson
Forensic chemist in Maryland helps ID fake crack mixtures
Forensic chemist Kercheval explains crack substitutes such as macadamia nuts peanuts and soap used to imitate crack cocaine. He notes testing to distinguish substances often failed until real tampering with local cases, and calls for a local lab to shorten turnaround times and aid speedy trials.
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Mr. Kercheval
Kercheval
BoJ chief cites stance on yen moves and policy
Bank of Japan Governor Yasushi Mieno said no immediate policy change is needed despite stock, bond, and currency market shifts. He argued policy should reflect broad conditions including prices and money supply. In Hong Kong, thin trading followed Tokyo's plunge, with the Hang Seng down 21.68 points to 2,872.63.
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Bank of Japan
Yasushi Mieno
Hong Kong
Tokyo
Sandinistas into holding free elections
Mrs. Chamorro was asked as she urged a transition toward free elections in Nicaragua, with international observers and opposition groups preparing to monitor the process.
Sandinista Transfer Mentioned as Campaign Focus
A fragment notes a candidate leaving home for campaign headquarters and mulling a transfer of power after 104 years of Sandinista rule, signaling a pivotal political moment and potential regime change.
Tule would be smooth Thats the commitment We want peace and reconciliation
Tule officials express a steady path forward aiming for peace and reconciliation in a measured approach. Community leaders emphasize dialogue, cooperation, and long term stability as essential steps in healing divisions and building trust after conflict.
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