Iran claims ground gains and air victories in Gulf front
Iran says its ground forces raided Iraqi troop positions in the northern Gulf war front and that anti-aircraft gunners shot down four Iraqi planes. Iraq denies any air losses and says jets struck a large maritime target. Tehran also claims destruction of remnants of an Iraqi brigade in Kurdistan, with tanks knocked out and a base set on fire.
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West Flood Threat Beyond Pacific Northwest
Rain and flood warnings spread from the Pacific Northwest to Montana as portions of Texas faced over two inches of rain causing street and highway flooding. Gale warnings lined the Central Atlantic Coast while cold, rainy conditions and snow affected northwestern Texas and surrounding areas. Temperatures ranged from 6 degrees below zero in Viassena, N. M. to 68 degrees at Key West, Fla.
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Weather Outlook With Rain and Snow Across Regions
The forecast calls for rain in the Northwest and Southeast on Thursday with snow in the Plains and flurries in the central Atlantic. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows in the 20s. Thursday will be partly sunny with highs in the low to mid 40s, followed by fair conditions Friday. Weekend rain chances return with moderating temperatures, highs in the 40s Friday and 50s over the weekend, and weekend lows around 30 to 40.
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Lake Erie Winds and Waves Forecast
Lake Erie will see southerly winds 5 to 15 knots tonight and variable winds 5 to 15 knots Thursday. Waves expected 1 to 3 feet tonight.
Cleveland Lottery Figures Highlight The Number and Pick 4
Ohio daily draw The Number 444 and Pick 4 8019 produced a Tuesday loss of 29090550 on 139851950 in wagers while winners share 1689425. Pennsylvania Daily Number 723 and Big 4 8960 also drawn. Seaway open dates set for late March and early April with Soo Locks timing. Cleveland Museum of Art reports 223000+ visitors during January 14 to March 8 for a Courtauld Institute exhibition.
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Ecuador Cancels Debt Payments After Quake and Mudslides
Ecuador halted $8.2 billion in foreign debt payments for the year after earthquakes and mudslides cut its oil pipeline. Air force planes and helicopters scoured eastern jungles as provincial officials reported villages buried and many unreachable due to washed out roads and bridges.
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Czech activists deny charges in Jazz Section trial
About 70 supporters cheered as five Jazz Section leaders faced charges of illegally publishing books and promoting modern music in Prague. Karel Srp and Vladimir Kouril appeared in handcuffs, while Cesimir Hanat Josef Skalnik and Tomas Kriyanek had been released from prison last December and January pending the case.
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Man offered to sell child for 160000 after mother killed
In New Jersey authorities arrested Joseph Waltman and Timothy Kahle for conspiring to sell the 4 year old girl to her uncle for 160000. The child’s mother Michal Rauser died in a crash Oct 1 1984. the arrests followed a $100000 cash offer routed through the child’s guardian.
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House Vote Set On Raising Speed Limit To 65
A Senate leader predicts the House will approve a measure to raise the speed limit to 65 mph next Wednesday. Conferees on the highway and mass transit bill released the speed issue to break the impasse, with Sen Steven Symms stating he expects House members to vote yes due to public publicity on the issue.
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Booby Trapped Cup Explodes Injures Print Shop Worker
A booby trapped coffee cup exploded injuring Roger Fairbanks a 26 year old Roseville man who lifted the lid at Northstar Computer Farms in Minneapolis He was treated for burns to his hands and arms and released from North Memorial Medical Center Officials could not identify the intended target or reason for the device leaving at the shop where about 95 people work
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Police arrest 30 in Chile protest downtown Santiago
Police used tear gas and water cannons to break up anti-government demonstrations in downtown Santiago arresting at least 30 people. A small bomb exploded near a restaurant causing damage but no injuries. Two officers were slightly hurt by thrown objects. The rally, led by women’s groups, urged health and education reforms and protested Pinochet’s government.
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Dams Collapse Flood Hits Lima Area Killing 11
Earth dams washed away near Lima after heavy rains, sending water and debris down the Rimac River toward Chosica. Four natural dams failed, killing 11 residents and disrupting water supplies for Lima's 6 million people.
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Associated Press
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ROTC Color Guard Drills in Warm New Orleans Day
In New Orleans John Walker of Tulane University NROTC led the color guard as soldiers switched to lighter uniform dress for warm weather. The day reached 76 with clear skies. The report also notes a Daily Express poll ranking royal funniness and Mount Everest claims.
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