Kennedy Hearings Set to Open in Smooth Senate Session
The Senate Judiciary Committee begins Kennedy confirmation hearings with assurances of vigorous yet orderly questions. Senators Leahy and Specter expect a thorough review of his judicial philosophy, while critics from NOW and the Center for Constitutional Rights protest his votes, likening him to Powell but voting like Bork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Anthony M. Kennedy
Senate
Kennedy
Patrick Leahy
D-Vi
Justice Kennedy
Arlen Specter
R-Pa
Nbc-Tv
National Organization For Women
Center For Constitutional Rights
New York
Anthony Kennedy
Powell
Bork
Federal rules seek 30 day annual cap for homeless aid
Health officials explain proposed regulations to curb federal support for homeless stays in welfare hotels and shelters. Wayne A. Stanton says funding would drop from about 100 million to 10 million dollars, with restrictions on Emergency Assistance for Families of Dependent Children for singles. Public comment requested. final rule expected in three to four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wayne A. Stanton
Family Support Administration
Health and Human Services Department
Stanton
Philippine Airlines plane vanishes over Mindanao with 15 aboard
Rescue teams search for a Philippine Airlines twin engine SC-360 Sunriser that disappeared north of Iligan City while en route from Cebu City. Initial reports of wreckage on a mountain proved false as weather remained mixed with isolated storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cebucity
Philippines
Philippine Airlines
Jun Canton
Iligan City
Mindanao Island
Jose Reyes
Manila Rescue Coordinating Center
Uniform designations urged for handicapped vehicle plates
A Federal Highway Administration study calls for a model state law with uniform handicapped vehicle designations and reciprocity. It notes out of state recognition gaps cause unfair citations when disabled motorists park elsewhere. The report backs standard designations to reduce cross state confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Highway Administration
Gander crash anniversary observed at Arlington
Two years after the Gander air crash that killed 256 people including 248 soldiers and eight crew, families and friends gathered at Arlington National Cemetery for a remembrance. About 50 attendees from across the nation attended a ceremony sponsored by No Greater Love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Gander
Newfoundland
U.S
Arlington National Cemetery
No Greater Love
101St Airborne Division
Egypt
Sinai Desert
Airline Advertising Under Scrutiny Advances Regulations
AGs from over 40 states back tighter airline advertising rules to curb misleading frequent flyer discounts. The guidelines aim to regulate airline ads, placing the industry under broader consumer protections, with two states opposing and the rules taking effect January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
National Association of Attorneys General
Duane Peterson
California
John van de Kamp
van de Kamp
Wall Street Journal
New Mexico
Utah
NAG
Opposition Candidates Clash Over Drop-Out Plea in Korean Election
South Korea nears its first democratic vote in 16 years with Roh Tae-woo leading polls claimed by the ruling party while Kim Young-sam calls on Kim Dae-jung to withdraw to end military rule. Kim Dae-jung rallies 1 million supporters amid uncertain front-runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
South Korea
Kim Young-sam
Kim Dae-jung
Roh Tae-woo
Tion
Kim Youngsam
Roh
Chun Doo-hwan
Democratic Justice Party
Chung Suk-mo
SEA OF People
Deficit-cut Legislation Aims For Quick Approval
Congressional leaders push to send deficit-reduction bills to President Reagan by Friday or Saturday. Negotiators seek to cut about 80 billion dollars from the deficit over two years while addressing taxes, spending, and welfare reform. The Senate advances a 52 billion tax and benefit package and a 606 billion spending plan, with hearings on Judge Kennedy's Supreme Court nomination beginning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
House
Senate
Reagan
Senate Judiciary Committee
Anthony M. Kennedy
Supreme Court
Lawton Chiles
D-Fla
Senate Budget Committee
House-Senate
Sandinistas Prepare For U S Invasion Invasion plan includes hostage strategy and air power
A Nicaraguan defector says Sandinistas expect a U S invasion could fail with enough political pressure and plan to seize a maximum number of American civilians. Defense Minister Humberto Ortega corroborates a seven year buildup aiming for about 600000 armed by 1995 and the possible acquisition of MiG jets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nicaragua
U.S
Central America
Roger Miranda Bengoechea
Miranda
Humberto Ortega
Grenada
Caribbean
Daniel Ortega
Recession Seen Possible By End Of 1988
Washington AP reports economists from the National Association of Business Economists warn of a recession by year’s end 1988. After the Oct stock market crash and ongoing budget deficit concerns, pessimism rose with half predicting an early downturn, up from one third in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Association of Business Economists
Jerry Jordan
Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sacramento
Calif
Robert H. Bork
Douglas H. Ginsburg
S.C
Bill Harley
N. Augusta
Paul Boulus, Jr
Kims
Soviet Union
THE
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Park Ave
Aiken, S.C
Porky Bradberry
Tre
Aiken
Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Aiken Standard, P.O
Aiken Standard - Pbm
Home Delivery
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O