Man wins record Megabucks slot jackpot in Reno
A back injury kept Terry Williams from skiing so he tried slots at Harrah's Reno and won nearly five million dollars. Williams, 44, of Los Gatos, California, plans to help abused children with part of the winnings while working as a counselor and technician. Liberace’s death nears as friends and relatives gather. the pianist, 67, is said to be suffering from anemia sema and heart disease, with his condition described as critical but stable.
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Weather note hints at a cooler spring day
The forecast calls for cooler spring temperatures with tonight partly cloudy skies and a low in the upper 30s. Details are continued on Page 10A.
Obituary notices list local deaths across several towns
Death notices announce the passing of Myri W. Bloss Jr in New Smyrna Beach Florida Freddie Brisbon of Blackville Melvin T. Howard of Belleville Kansas Marie C. Ott of North Augusta and Hugh Watson of Bath Details are continued on Page 9A.
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New Smyrna Beach
Fla
Freddie Brisbon
Blackville
Melvin T. Howard
Belleville
Kan
Marie C. Ott
North Augusta
Hugh Watson
Bath
Aquino Wins Philippine Plebiscite For New Constitution
Opposition leaders concede defeat as NAMFREL reports 7.26 million yes to 1.97 million no in a 78.7 percent margin from 33 459 of 86 703 precincts. Voters approve a charter reducing presidential powers, restoring a bicameral legislature, barring military politics, and expanding human rights protections.
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Philippines
Corazon Aquino
Juan Ponce Enrile
Mrs. Aquino
Leto Villar
Katipunang Anakpawis
J.V. Bautista
Bayan
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Aquino
National Movement For Free Elections
Namfrel
Marcos
Leading Indicators Jump as December Shows Gains
The Commerce Department reports the leading indicators index rose 2.1 percent in December, the largest one month rise in four years. Analysts caution the gain may be temporary and driven by year end tax changes, with building permits and credit boosting the index but signaling slower growth in early 1987.
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Commerce Department
California
David Wyss
Data Resources Inc
Lexington, Mass
Federal Pay Raises Hinge On House Vote
Congressional pay raises for 3,000 federal officials hang on a House vote by midnight. The Senate rejected a 12 100 raise for Congress, and House leaders hint the chamber will follow the Senate and oppose the increases. President Reagan had urged the raise citing a salary commission.
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Texas
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Hyde
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Bush Is GOP Choice From Harris Poll Names List
Harris poll shows George Bush as the preferred Republican candidate among a listed group for 1988. Respondents were asked to name their first choice from the mentioned names between January 9 and January 18. The cross section reflected early party preference in a survey context.
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Bush Leads Among Republican Hopefuls
A Harris survey of 1,014 likely Republican and independent voters taken Jan 9–18 shows George Bush leading 29 percent, down from 38 in November. Bob Dole gains to 20 percent, Howard Baker to 12, Jeane Kirkpatrick to 5, Pat Robertson to 6, Tom Kean to 3, while Jack Kemp slips to 7 as Bush falls 14 points from prior levels.
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Howard Baker
Jack Kemp
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Thomas Kean
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