Booming Economy Won’t Slow Deficits
Washington AP. CBO director Rudolph Penner warns booming growth won’t erase the record federal deficit without spending cuts or tax increases. Forecasts show a 1989 deficit near 263 billion unless action is taken, while inflation stays low and unemployment dips below this year’s level.
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Iraq Warplanes Hit Big Naval Target South of Iran
Iraq said air strikes hit a large naval target south of Kharg Island with ships confirming a tanker's damage in the northern Persian Gulf. The attack ends a four week lull in the tanker war between Iran and Iraq in neutral waters. The report comes amid continued hostilities in the Gulf and risks to shipping lanes.
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Search On At Yellowstone After 2nd Bear Attack In Week
In Yellowstone National Park scouts search for the bears after a second attack within 30 miles in a week. A 12 year old boy pulled from a tent was clawed but reported none the worse for wear and expected to be released from hospital later this week.
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No City Charges Filed As Python Strangles Infant
Ottumwa Iowa AP report says an 11 month old boy was found dead in his crib and authorities deem the python strangulation a terrible accident. Police say no city charges will be filed against the parents though county investigators may pursue charges. Matthew Lloyd died Monday morning with autopsy pending.
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Sting operations raise risk of crimes by inducements
In Chicago, five ABA workshop panelists led by Michael Monico warned that heavy cash bribes and unscrupulous informers in sting operations may push ordinarily law abiding citizens to commit crimes. They cited rising monetary inducements as a growing factor in such investigations.
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Edwards and MGM-UA face 1.4 billion Pink Panther dispute
Filmmaker Blake Edwards and MGM-UA are locked in a 1.4 billion fight over production and distribution of two Pink Panther films and Victor Victoria. Edwards alleges the studio cut advertising for Curse of the Pink Panther and harmed future box office prospects, prompting a prior 674 million suit last fall. The case could go to trial. Also noted, Jim Whittaker's Everest legacy continues as his twin Lou, with son Peter and others, attempt the North Wall climb.
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Hollie's Heart Transplant Breaks Neonatal Records in UK
Hollie Roffey, born July 20 in Ashford, received the world’s youngest heart transplant at 10 days old. Surgeon Magdi Yacoub, aided by UK Transplant and Euro-Transplant networks, secured a 3 day old donor heart from the Netherlands and performed the operation at National Heart Hospital after a rapid organ flight from Heathrow.
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Iran Praises Mine Incidents and Links to Islamic Jihad
Tehran Radio praised recent Red Sea shipping mine incidents and claimed they were by Islamic Jihad, the group also cited for the Beirut attack last fall. In Washington the Pentagon announced nineesweeping helicopters to the Gulf of Suez to assist Egypt in securing Red Sea lanes amid reports of 13 ships damaged in weeks of incidents.
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FAA chief to meet airlines on delays
Washington AP The head of the Federal Aviation Administration will meet with airline executives next week to assure efforts to cut flight delays. Administrator Donald Engen outlined measures to streamline air traffic rules amid a controller shortage, but cautioned they likely won't yield immediate relief or ease congestion in the busiest regions.
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Amtrak Safety Scrutiny Tightens After Fatal Accidents
Washington AP Amtrak operations face intensified government review after a rash of passenger train crashes caused 11 deaths in five incidents last month. Transportation Department teams will inspect dispatching and signaling on the Boston Washington Northeast Corridor and begin checks using a special car on over 22 000 miles of track to gauge rail condition for passenger service.
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Sakharov Ends Fast as Bonner Charged in Slur Case
In Moscow dissident Andrei Sakharov ends his hunger strike and is held in a Gorky hospital per friends. His wife Yelena Bonner faces formal charges of anti-Soviet slander carrying up to three years of hard labor, authorities say.
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Aiken Standard Office Hours Set at Rutland Drive
Aiken Standard offices at 124 Rutland Drive operate Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The schedule provides weekday access for customers and staff.
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