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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1985
Page
2
The committee trims the three-martini lunch deduction and seeks broader tax relief for middle income families. Dan Rostenkowski says the bill would lower the top rate to about 37 percent, and keep state and local tax deductions, unlike Reagan's plan. Compromises block a 35 percent top rate.
The Senate approved a long delayed U S China nuclear agreement allowing U S companies to seek business in a potential multi billion dollar Chinese market. The pact includes restrictions to address concerns that it could hasten the spread of nuclear weapons globally.
In Washington, the House voted 208 to 203 against a bill requiring employers with more than 50 workers to give at least 90 days notice before plant closings. The measure would also cover layoffs under a size based formula, triggering notice for 50 to 100 employees.
The House readies final passage of Senate changes on a major textile, apparel, and shoe import bill set for December 3. Speaker O'Neill pushed the measure through after Rules Committee action despite administration vows to seek a presidential veto. The bill targets a growing $150 billion U.S. trade deficit.
Senator Ted Stevens moves to delay public disclosure of mass mailing costs and volumes. He requests the Senate Rules Committee to hold publication until January so the House can decide on joining the disclosure report. Majority Leader Dole supported the proposal. Separately, Ted Turner rejects NBC's bid for 50 percent of Cable News Network citing loss of editorial control.
Los Angeles County Grand Jury will not pursue Marilyn Monroe death further, following district attorney guidance. Foreman Charles Richardson confirmed a letter to the Board of Supervisors announcing the decision of the 1985 86 grand jury. Meanwhile in Philadelphia police guard homes of a black family and interracial couple as about 300 whites protest with chants claiming housing rights and removal.
An infant in Los Angeles survived a baby to baby heart transplant by Dr. Leonard Bailey and was expected to live. The operation followed Bailey’s controversial animal to human transplant on Oct 26 1984 in Baby Fae who died Nov 15 1984.
In international waters the Soviet minelayer fired three warning shots after a Japanese fishing boat brushed it. No injuries were reported and the Japanese vessel moved away.
On the ninth annual Great American Smokeout many smokers try to quit for a day. The American Cancer Society reports 19.7 million participants from 55 million smokers, with enthusiasm rising since last year. Notable efforts include J.R. Ewing star Larry Hagman adopting a smoker and campaigns across the United States to support quitting.
President Reagan says real outcomes from the Geneva summit will take months or years to appear. January meetings in Geneva will test positions on Star Wars SDI and the central arms control issues as the two powers plan further talks in 1986 and 1987.
Two French military officers Alain Mafart and Dominique Prieur received 10 year sentences for manslaughter and seven years for arson in the Rainbow Warrior bombing case. New Zealand Chief Justice Sir Roland Davison ordered the terms to run concurrently as a warning against terrorism. Greenpeace says action should extend to commanders and other operatives believed involved.
The notice lists subscription and advertising phone numbers for The Aiken Standard and states service hours. It notes the paper is published weekday afternoons by Aiken Communications Inc. and provides postal address and second class postage details.
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