CBO forecasts larger 1989 deficit than Reagan plan
Congressional Budget Office analysts project a $176 billion federal deficit for 1989, citing slower growth and higher interest rates. They also forecast a $157 billion deficit for 1988, with officials to reveal the figures before the Senate Budget Committee.
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Nuke Accident Rumors Called Unfounded
STOCKHOLM Sweden AP rumors of a Soviet nuclear accident were traced to a test of an early warning system. The Soviet Union denied malfunctions at atomic plants and the IAEA had no confirmed accident anywhere. The rumor spurred activity in grain traders on the New York Stock Exchange due to fears of contaminated Soviet grain.
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Tidningarnas Telegrambyra
Soviet Union
International Atomic Energy Agency
New York Stock Exchange
U.S
Weather Preview Sees Chill With Edges Of Freeze
Partly cloudy skies forecast tonight and tomorrow with a high near 50 and a low in the upper 30s. Much colder weekend ahead with a chance of frozen precipitation Saturday. Details on Page 6A.
Deaths Leonard J. Deneen Beech Island Douglas L King Graniteville Ethel Woodruff Bath
Notices list the passing of Leonard J. Deneen of Beech Island Douglas L King of Graniteville and Ethel T Woodruff of Bath with details on page 6A of the newspaper.
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Leonard J. Deneen
Beech Island
Douglas L. King
Graniteville
Ethel T. Woodruff
Bath
Reagan Defeated as House Rejects Contra Aid
The House voted 219 to 211 against President Reagan’s request for 36.2 million in new Contra aid. Democrats argued for humanitarian support while opposing warfighting funds, noting the region seeks peace. Contra leader Adolfo Calero watched from the visitors’ gallery amid the defeat.
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Reagan
Central America
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House votes to cut off Contra aid as Sandinista relief ends
Democrats celebrated as the House cleared the way to end aid to the Contras, with Butler Derrick John Spratt and others among opponents. The White House lamented the move and outlined plans to push diplomacy while Contra leaders warned of shrinking supplies. Speaker Wright urged a no vote to prioritize peace talks, as Ortega loomed in Nicaragua.
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Calero
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Jim Wright
Texas
Reagan
Washington
Central America
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Robert Michel
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Nicaragua
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Claude Pepper
D-Fra
Kennedy to Join Supreme Court in Two Weeks
Anthony M. Kennedy will be sworn in February 18 at the Supreme Court building and will participate in the high court's pivotal cases soon after. Confirmed by the Senate, the 51 year old appeals judge could cast decisive votes on abortion regulation affirmative action and church state issues as the court faces a vacancy left by Justice Powell.
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Accountants Struggling With New Tax Overhaul Burden
New York AP report notes CPAs face longer processing times and complex forms after the 1986 tax reform. Experts cite 10 to 50 percent more work per return as accountants seek seminars to grasp extensive changes and avoid early retirement. The IRS warns forms demand 48 to 72 minutes per return, excluding data gathering.
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Stephen Buschel
Seidman and Seidman-Bdo
White Plains
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Internal Revenue Service
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Johnell Hunter
Sidney Kess
Peat, Marwick, Main & Co
Possible Ice and Sleet Storm Forecast for Weekend
State climatologist John Purvis warns of about a 40 percent chance of frozen precipitation this weekend in Midlands. After January’s crippling ice storm, officials anticipate lighter sleet or snow if a system forms along advancing Canadian cold air, with warmer today giving way to colder conditions tomorrow.
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Aiken
Purvis
Canada
Health Education Bill Advances in South Carolina Senate
A sweeping health education measure for public schools advances amid debate over sex education provisions. Lawmakers discuss revisions to criminal testimony rules for sexually abused children and long term goals include overall wellness, disease prevention, and good health habits in curricula.
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House
Thomas E. Huff
North Augusta
Senate
Panel Forgives Snow Days for Make Up
Senate panel approved a proposal requiring schools to make up five missed days but allows districts to forgive up to three days from teacher in service days not student instruction days. Students must still complete 180 days of school under the Education Improvement Act. Health program implementation could start by sixth grade pending approval.
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Seamen Eligible For Benefits Highlight Blackie’s WWII Service
The piece recalls Thomas Edward Goodwin known as Blackie who joined the Merchant Marines in 1943 at age 18 from Atlanta. He sailed on the William Harper and served in the engine room, aiding in transporting ammunition trucks and troops during World War II as the merchant service supported battles abroad.
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Merchant Marines
Thomas Goodwin
Allie
Goodwin
Blackie
Thomas Edward Goodwin
Atlanta
High Seas
St. Petersburg
Fla
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