Supporters Edge In Senate MX Vote
The MX Missile facing a decisive Senate showdown with 45-43 edge among observed votes and 12 uncommitted, while Cranston lists 48-47 with five undecided. Bush prepares to back up negotiators, Reagan ramps up lobbying before key tally and Armed Services backs $1.5 billion for 21 more missiles amid broader spending questions.
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Burford seeks 211000 legal fee payment from Meese
Anne G. Burford says the government should cover 211000 in legal fees from her final six months as EPA chief, citing an oral agreement with Attorney General Meese linked to her resignation. She threatens suit if White House withholds reimbursement per an interview in Legal Times.
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Shamrock Summit aims to keep Canada in U S focus
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney says the Shamrock Summit with President Reagan should prevent Canada from being ignored in Washington. Reagan’s 24 hour Quebec City visit yielded progress on acid rain and trade barriers and included deals on West Coast salmon fishing legal cooperation and a radar network in the Arctic. Mulroney urged sustained U S attention after seeing Reagan off at the airport and kissing Nancy Reagan.
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Former WSJ reporter denies knowing it was wrong
R Foster Winans testified that he did not know it was wrong to use advance story knowledge to profit. The Journal countered that editors’ testimony shows he was aware of policy. He faces 59 counts including conspiracy and securities fraud. Brant, a Kidder Peabody broker, alleged he initiated the scheme in 1983 after pleading guilty to fraud.
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Priest Wins $1.17 Million Lotto in New York
Rev. Joseph J. Faraone wins 1.17 million in the New York Lottery and plans to give away half to fund his parish church, plus funds for family, friends and charitable drives. He will save any remainder for retirement as he calls the timing a sign from God.
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Pig Ear Cartilage Nose Transplant Reported in China
China Daily reports surgeons at a Jinan military hospital used cartilage from a pig's ear to create a new nose for a peasant whose nose was bitten off by a rat 25 years ago. The patient can breathe and smell. skin from the man's left shoulder formed the flap.
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Supreme Court ends limits on presidential campaign spending
Washington AP reports the Supreme Court in a 7-2 decision struck down Watergate era caps, ruling federal law restricting any political committee from spending more than 1000 dollars for a presidential candidate who accepts public financing unconstitutional.
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Baghdad Bomb Blast with Iran-Iraq War Escalation
In Baghdad a pink dawn blast followed by a powerful explosion rocked the Iraqi capital as Iran and Iraq renewed attacks. Iraq pounded five Iranian cities while Iran said missiles caused the dawn damage. Airlines halted service to Tehran and Baghdad as Mubarak and Hussein visited.
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Soviets Accuse U S of Using MX Card in Talks
In Geneva, U S and Soviet negotiators held a third session on reducing nuclear arms as Pravda accused Washington of using the MX missile as a trump card. Max Kampelman led 21 delegates on the U S side, with Victor Karpov heading the Soviet team. Authorities described the session as businesslike, with limited detail released.
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New Medical Rule Cuts Deductions Amid Tax Shakeup
Washington report notes over 12.5 million taxpayers lost medical expense deductions after deficit cuts. IRS data show 9.6 million claimants last year, a 56.2 percent drop. total medical deductions fell 18 percent to 17.9 billion, while average writeoffs nearly doubled to 1,852.
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Aiken Standard Subscription and Ad Contact Details
Contact numbers for subscriptions classifieds and feature ideas are listed along with office hours. The Aiken Standard operates at 124 Rutland Drive with hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
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