Bright fireball lights up Southwest skies sparking widespread reports
A bright light streaked across the Southwest prompting many calls to government agencies. Officials could not confirm the cause, saying it might be a meteor. Observers from Arizona to California and south of the border described a fiery ball in the sky. California Riverside dispatchers noted widespread sighting reports. North American Aerospace Defense Command said it did not appear to be a man made satellite or missile.
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California Department of Forestry
Riverside
Beth Kilgore
North American Air Defense Command
Colorado Springs
Colo
Hill Street Blues Ends After Seven Seasons
NBC announced the gritty police drama Hill Street Blues will end its seven-season run. The show debuted in January 1981 and became the most-honored series on television, notably earning multiple Emmy awards.
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New York
NBC
Weather turns stormy with highs near 70
A 90 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms is forecast tonight and tomorrow. Lows around 60 with highs about 70. Page 5A details.
Deaths of Eloise Abney and others in the region
Obituary notices list Eloise Abney Aiken Jewell Hoover Augusta David W Jowers Aiken Allen King Easton Md Alfred T Lee Ill North Augusta Lucy P Montjoy Aiken. The brief death notices recognize residents across South Carolina towns naming the deceased and their home communities.
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Eloise Abney
Aiken
Jewell Hoover
Augusta
David W. Jowers
Deadline Near For Tax Returns In Final Filing Day
Tax deadline looming with only two days left to file. IRS volunteers assist tomorrow at H O Weeks Center and Council on Aging from 10 a m to 12 p m and 2 p m to 4 p m. Post office hours dictate last chance postmark by 10 30 p m at 307 Laurens Street or midnight at Augusta and branches statewide.
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Uncle Sam
Judy Hildebrandt
Rhodes- Murphy Income Tax Service
Aiken
Farrell Rodgers
Laurens Street
Augusta
Trade Deficit Widens to 15.1 Billion in February
The February trade gap rose to 15.1 billion, higher than January's revised 12.3 billion. Imports climbed to 33.7 billion while exports increased to 18.7 billion, with deficits growing against Japan, Canada, and Western Europe. Oil and manufactured goods imports also rose, delaying any hoped for improvement as the dollar weakens.
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Washington
Japan
Canada
Europe
Commerce Department
Bond Prices, Dow Fall Sharply As Dollar Sinks
Bond prices hit their lowest levels in over a year and the Dow Jones industrials slid 51.71 points to 2,287.07 as the dollar weakened. Analysts say the drop reflects fears of inflation and higher interest rates, with potential global recession risks.
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United States
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New York Stock Exchange
Five Marine guards sent home over social contact at Vienna embassy
Five U S Marine guards assigned to the Vienna embassy were sent home on suspicion of having social contact with East European host country nationals during prior postings in Eastern Europe. The action is part of a broader review of embassy security sparked by espionage concerns linked to Moscow. No charges have been filed against the Vienna guards.
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U.S
United States
Europe
Moscow
Washington
State Department
Nancy Beck
Defense Department
Cmdr
Mel Sundin
Clayton Lonetree
Lonetree
Cpl
Arnold Bracy
FCC May Delay First Hikes In Local Phone Costs
The FCC is expected to postpone the initial two steps of a three part plan to raise local telephone charges from $2 a month to $3.50, bowing to congressional requests. Chairman Mark S Fowler proposed the delay after House subcommittee members demanded more evidence to justify the increase. Salemme said the delay provides breathing room but does not resolve all concerns.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Mark S. Fowler
Gerard Salemme
House Telecommunications Subcommittee
Congress
Salemme
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