Medicare Part B premium to rise to 29 a month in 1990
The Department of Health and Human Services announced a $29 monthly Medicare Part B premium for 1990, up from $27.90 in 1989. About 98 percent of eligible beneficiaries purchase coverage, with 25 percent of costs covered by premiums and 75 percent by general tax funds.
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Israel Accused Of Using Violence And Torture
In an interview published today former Norwegian ambassador Torleiv Anda says Israel uses violence and torture to oppress Palestinians. Anda criticizes Israeli policy and occupation and previews a book titled Interacted Revolt Against Israel.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Mail Rates Notice
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions and advertising and provides office hours and mailing address. It notes publication details dating to 1867, with second class postage and postmaster address to P.O. Box 456 Aiken South Carolina.
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Abduction of Jacob Wetterling Sparks Wide Search
In St. Joseph Minnesota the Wetterling family marks a week since 11 year old Jacob was abducted at gunpoint by a masked man. Police including FBI and Minnesota National Guard units expanded the hunt with aerial surveys and ground searches across the township.
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Reagan urges Pacific free trade zone amid Japanese barriers
Former President Ronald Reagan told Osaka that Americans may tire of what they see as unfair Japanese trade barriers and urged a Pacific free trade zone. He noted a $52 billion 1988 U S trade surplus and warned against a perception Japan shuns American goods.
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Cheney Doubts Early Withdrawals From West Germany
Defense Secretary Dick Cheney, in Berlin during a three week European tour, reaffirmed U S military commitment to West Berlin and said troop cuts are unlikely while Soviet and East German forces surround the city. He called on East Germany to tear down the Berlin Wall.
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Coast cites revenue squeeze after Hugo hit Grand Strand
Grand Strand cities face budget strain from Hurricane Hugo with reduced tourism and higher cleanup costs. Myrtle Beach aims to use reserves and consider tax or service cuts as FEMA reimburses cleanup, while state projections flag up to 2.3 million dollars in lost accommodations taxes over 1990-91.
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Prague rally for democracy ends with police crackdown
Thousands gathered in central Prague to mark Czechoslovakia’s 71st independence anniversary asking for democracy but were met by baton wielding riot police. Detainees were taken away as bridges closed and protests persisted despite government warnings and a separate Communist parade on Wenceslas Square.
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