Tax Accord Predicted in Reagan Tax Plan Talks
Washington AP The chairmen of the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means committees say a compromise tax plan is near. They await Treasury Secretary Regan’s word on how far the president will back off from a three year 30 percent cut. Dole and Rostenkowski disagree on whether cuts should be fixed for three years and whether the same percentage reduction should apply to rich and poor alike.
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Washington
Congressional Tax Committees
Treasury
Donald T. Regan
Robert J. Dole
R-Kan
Senate Finance Committee
Dan Rostenkowski
D-Ill
House
Ways and Means Committee
Regan
Reagan
Rostenkowski
County Men Aboard The Nimitz
At least two Aiken County men were aboard the USS Nimitz when a radar jamming jet crashed on the carrier deck. Bob Watters of Aiken and Jonathan Morris of Beech Island faced the incident with Watters scorched but not seriously hurt while Morris was not listed as a casualty.
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Aiken County
Nimitz
Bob Watters
Frank S. Watters
Aiken
Jonathan Morris
Don Morris
Beech Island
Watters
Morris
College junior struggles with Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights
A college junior calls home in distress pleading for sympathy as he explains the difficulty of writing a paper on Frankenstein while finishing Wuthering Heights at the same time. He seeks understanding from his family about balancing coursework and personal strain.
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Wuthering Heights
Economy Indicators Up In April
The Commerce Department reports the leading indicators index rose 0.4 percent in April after a 1.8 percent March gain mainly due to higher raw materials prices and a surge in the money supply. Seven of ten indicators improved, with declines in liquid assets and certain orders, amid signs of lukewarm overall growth.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
Polish Cardinal Wyszynski Dies At 79 In Poland
Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski longtime head of Poland's church during communist rule dies in Warsaw at age 79 after six weeks of illness. His death comes as Pope John Paul II remains in Rome hospital after an assassination attempt. The regime labels him a patriot and praises his unity ethic?
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Warsaw
Poland
Stefan Wyszynski
John Paul II
Rome
Vatican
Wyszynski
County Rescue Squads Seek Higher Fees for EMS Calls
The Aiken County Association of Rescue Squads asks County Council for a $45 per trip fee for ambulance calls to support increased operating costs. Current pay from EMS remains $25 per leg while many patients pay $90 for EMS transport, prompting more residents to rely on volunteers.
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Aiken
Mike Toole
North Augusta
Toole
Belvedere Water Buyout Face Legal Challenge
North Augusta faces a class action over its plan to buy Water Distributors Inc. in Belvedere serving about 1,850 residents. Judge James E. Moore heard arguments by Earl Allen and Edward Ergle who seek a constitutional election before any purchase. North Augusta argues no referendum is needed as it already operates a water system.
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Belvedere
North Augusta
Water Distributors Inc
Aiken County
2Nd Judicial Circuit
James E. Moore
Water Distributors
Earl J. Allen
Edward Ergle
Steve Romig
Allen
Ergle
Romig
City of
Kelly Zier
Zier
E. Ronald
Ron) Andrews
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Robert Michel
R-Il
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