Lugar hails Soviet 50 percent warhead cut as arms control boost
Senator Richard Lugar says the Soviet proposal for a 50 percent reduction in strategic nuclear warheads is a significant step that may signal genuine willingness to negotiate. He told AP that many observers hope the Soviets want to reach a real agreement rather than engage in polemics at Geneva.
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Fright Night Is Not A Game In Decatur Ill
In Decatur Illinois residents fear Halloween after the 199? murder of two girls Sherry Gordon 12 and Theresa Hall 9 and the unsolved case prompts safety measures. Police cancel holidays for extra patrols and 40 Army reservists guard a Halloween event expected to draw over 1 000 children.
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Rostenkowski Sees Tax Rewrite Paying Off Despite Setbacks
Representative Dan Rostenkowski says the House Ways and Means Committee’s weekend tax rewrite will pay off, though the panel strayed from President Reagan’s plan. He expects a bill this year and foresees final language aligning with Reagan, even as some members warn the process is moving too quickly. The committee approved new dividend deductions, parental rate tax changes, trust tightening, and ESOP adjustments, projecting revenue shifts but staying near Reagan’s framework.
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Congress Battles Farm Policy Amid Budget Pressure
Congress wrestles with the 1985 farm bill and budget issues as Senate debates cutting farm subsidies and restoring balance by 1991. Senate leaders expect a week of committee work and a House Senate conference to resolve differences while Treasury warns of cash depletion.
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Democrats Reduce Rent Subsidy Payment Cap in Bill
Lawmakers cut the $50,000 per performer subsidy cap in half as Democrats, who largely drafted the legislation, push for tighter spending and oversight amid concerns over misuse and budget impact.
Autoworkers back at jobs after Chrysler settlement
Chrysler 70,000 U.S. autoworkers return to work after a 12 day strike. UAW Local 122 president Bill Bon cites parity and gains against company demands. 87 percent of Chrysler members approve a three year contract aligning wages with GM and Ford. Workers phased into Belvidere Illinois Huntsville Alabama plants as shift crews resume.
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Pentagon finds 44 AIDS exposures in 62 000 screened personnel
In a three month period the Defense Department screened 62 000 military personnel for AIDS exposure and identified 44 who had been exposed to the virus. The report notes unreliability among those who initially tested positive and confirms 456 later cleared after follow up exams. authorities plan to extend blood testing to all active duty and reserve personnel.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Office Details
Phone lines for subscriptions classifieds and news tips are listed. Offices located at 124 Rutland Drive open 8 30 a m to 3 30 p m weekdays with mailing address Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802.
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The Aiken Standard provides emergency numbers as a public service. It is published on weekdays by Aiken Communications Inc. from P O Box 456 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29802.
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