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Show i 51 Clinton wants help with Bosnian airdrop A5 Rockets clobber Jazz in Delta Center disaster Nev surgery Independence High opens new building Page rrcfrnrn technique battles sinusitis woes Page B1 Page C5 Page C1 mm Wednesday, February 24, 1993 Central Utah's Newspaper for 119 Years 50 cents Provo, Utah Mm d River runs through it J-- ' -- - - -- Kizr . wi H "Tr "-a- t $ydg 7;, says decision shows economic plan in trouble Dole on a budget resolution neously laying out Clinton's plans for tax increases and spending cuts. By ALAN FRAM Associated Press Writer n A W - . record amounts of snow and rain along the Wasatch Front have swelled the Provo River as well, as seen at this diversion Prime MinOTTAWA (AP) ister Brian Mulroney, whose popularity plunged because of staggering economic problems, said today that he is resigning. Mulroney, prime minister since 1984, made the announcement in a letter to Gerry St. Germain, the president of the governing Conservative Party. "It is time for the party to elect a new leader, "he said. "We have governed decisively in challenging times," Mulroney letter. said in the "I am confident that in regard to our major initiatives, the verdict of history will be a supportive one." He is expected to stay in office until Conservative Party leaders meet to elect a new prime minister. Sources told the news agency Canadian Press that a leadership convention will probably be held in June. Mulroney was in the last year of his second five-yeterm. The next general election must take By SHEILA SANCHEZ bara M. Smith, Chuck Hanson, former council attorney Dick Dalebout, local business repreTo ensure that sentatives PROVO Glee Zumb'rennen the Provo Municipal Council is and Carol Thorne and educator preserving the proper balance Greg Hudnall, principal of Inof government in the council dependence High School. mayor form of government, a "I feel very good about the special task force was formed committee that's been asked, to Tuesday evening. The task force, headed by serve," Butler said. former councilman Don Butler, Hall asked Butler to organize will specifically study whether the committee as one of his there is a separation of power goals for the 1993 year. Hall between the city's current legishas also said he would like the lative and executive branches of task force to evaluate council and staff performance, comgovernment. The task force, created by pensation, effectiveness and council chairman Dennis Hall, workload. will also study citizen board in"We're grateful for your put, council direction, goals, willingness to involve yourbudgetary measures and legisselves," Hall told several task lative actions. force members who attended Committee members include (See PROVO, Page A2) former council members Bar Herald Staff Writer Classified Ads Comics Crossword Entertainment Legals Movies Obituaries Opinions Sports State Stocks TV listings.: World D2 By JOSEPHINE ZIMMERMAN D5 Herald Staff Writer C7 D2 C7 B2 I.B4 CI B3 A6 C7 A3 Weather Snow showers likely tonight with lows near 30. Mostly cloudy Thursday with snow decreasing; highs upper 30s. See Page A8. Air Quality Today's air quality was good in all Wasatch Front areas, with little change in pollution levels expected. See PageA2. ar - Retired educators and public employees rallied Tuesday at Capitol Hill in a campaign for equity in the state's retirement program. Retired educator Carl Mellor, Lehi, told the group that 12,000 retirees are asking for no more than their fair share of the retirement fund. He said employees w ho worked SALT LAKE CITY between 1978 and 1983 contributed a larger percent of their salaries to the retirement trust fund ( 1 8 percent) than any other group. After 1983, the amount was reduced to 12 percent. In 1987, the state granted a bonus to those who would retire early, then in 1990 the state made that amount permanent., "Those who retired before 1987 or in 1988 and 1989 were left out," he declared. "They are re- ceiving 40 percent less than those Senate Majority Leader George said that with Mitchell, the votes, "We'll take the necessary steps for meaningful deficit reduction and economic growth. ' ' House White spokesman George Stephanopoulos said that in a Tuesday evening telephone conference with Democratic congressional leaders, Clinton "asked them to put the budget resolution on a fast track so we could lock in the spending cuts as soon as possible, and they have agreed." House Speaker Thomas Foley, insaid the short-terand other creases in programs would be voted on "a week or two" later than had been planned. The budget resolution would be adopted about a month earlier than anticipated. Foley said he expected votes on both measures to occur between m road-buildi- deficit-reductio- (See CLINTON, Page A2) resigns could mean a neighboring government unable to take decisive political initiatives. But the Liberals and the Conservatives do not disagree that much on economic policy. The North American Free Trade The Canadian dollar dipped in foreign exchange markets after Mulroney's resignation but in Toronto, home of Canada's major stock exchange, bond and share prices were higher in active trading. Among the possible contenders to replace Mulroney are: Defense Bri?n Mulroney Agreement between the United States, Canada and Mexico is not likely to be endangered by Mulroney 's departure because the Conservatives are expected to push it through parliament before the general election. The Socialists oppose the pact but are third in the polls. The Liberals are not expected to put up a big fight or take measures to overturn the treaty if parliament ratifies place before Nov. 21, and it is expected to produced a fragmented politicial system. A minority government headed by Liberals or Conservatives or even a coalition government is possible. For the United States, a fractured political climate in Canada Mulroney's political opponents expressed little of the customary good will shown to departing national leaders. "Two terms of Brian Mulroney has brought the country and the Conservative party to their knees," said deputy Liberal leader Sheila Copps. ; ' I X . .,( t. : seven-paragra- Retirees rally for share of state funds C4 Grigg dam and foot bridge located in the area of 2230 North in Provo. Camadian prime - Provo creates task force to study city government Find it Senate MiWASHINGTON said today Dole Bob Leader nority the decision by President Clinton and Democratic congressional leaders to schedule early votes on budget cuts showed that Clinton's economic plan is in trouble in Congress. "They know the package is in told retrouble," Dole, cover to have have porters. "They to make it appear they have spending cuts, so they're bringing up the budget resolution first." Facing mounting Democratic defections, Clinton and top House and Senate Democrats decided Tuesday evening to delay a vote on the president's S16 billion "economic stimulus" spending increases. Many Democrats were balking at a quick vote on boosting spending unless they were also given an n early chance to vote for a package. Instead, the leaders decided to or simulta- allow a vote first ? Herald PhotoJennifer Winter storms that continue to dump ti Minister Kim Campbell, Trade Minister Michael Wilson, Communications Minister Perrin Beat-t- y and Environment Minister Jean Charest. Others include Constitutional Affairs Minister Joe Clark and Employment Minister Bernard Valcourt. Mulroney, 53. met with his caucus this morning on Parliament Hill after earlier meetings at residence with senior Cabinet ministers and party officials. Mulroney led the Conservative Party for 10 years and took it to two consecutive majority governments a feat only two other Conservative leaders in history had managed. it. Warlord blames U.S. for defeat; Somali youths riot 3y CHRISTOPHER BURNS Associated Press Writer MOGADISHU, Somalia -Angry youths shouting "America out of Somalia!" rioted in the capital today as a powerful warlord sought to blame U.S. led peacemakers for his military setback in a southern port city. ' en v--- ' irSiZ 'agm r -- At least one Somali was reported killed and seven people, including two U.S. Marines, were wounded in the violence. The un- rest forced CARE workers to take shelter in their compounds, halting their relief food deliveries in the capital. "We haven't been in the streets since noon because when you out go into the streets you sec roadblocks and burning tires," said Elizabeth Dyer, a spokeswoman for CARE, in a telephone interview. "People are attacking cars with stones and sticks. There's a general feeling of excitement and hostility out there. " Coalition troops fired into the air and moved in assault vehicles (See SOMALIA, Page A2) .mm v ' v. 9 4 AP Photo Somali youth throws a rock at a U.S. tank recovery vehicle today in Mogadishu. Angry youths rioted to protest the U.S. military lack of Intervention In recent clan fighting. A (See RALLY, Page A2) To report drug activity in confidence, call the sheriff rt 370 - U -T1P WC'MBVt, iMMfh&X |