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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1985
Page
2
The EPA is likely to permit agricultural testing of a lab made copy of a natural bacterium to protect strawberry plants from freezing. This would be the first outside lab use of gene splicing techniques. Opponents warn of possible environmental damage from uncontrolled growth of new organisms.
New York AP report notes 13 top U.S. universities and five foundations discuss partnerships with non-discriminatory South African universities to fund scholarships for black South Africans while seeking other ways to oppose apartheid. University of Cape Town official Stuart Saunders says funds are needed to grow black enrollment at South African institutions.
The House approved 359 to 67 a bill freezing Pentagon outlays and authorizing a $292 billion defense budget for the year starting Oct 1. The Senate subcommittee soon endorsed its rival $302 billion figure, setting up a possible clash over military spending and Star Wars weapons research.
Washington AP Congress stalls on a plan to require a balanced budget amid acrimonious fights over immediate spending cuts and timelines. The debate centers on a Senate endorsed plan tied to raising the national debt limit beyond 1.824 trillion dollars to over 2 trillion. Treasury warns a Friday deadline could force redemption of trillions from Social Security and other trust funds to fund government operations.
Washington AP reports lawmakers push to extend daylight saving time by a month to shift Halloween into daylight. The Senate Commerce Committee plans a hearing on the bill after House approval.
Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi led more than a million people in chanting Indira Gandhi is immortal at a New Delhi rally paying homage to his mother and former prime minister. Police and security helicopters surrounded the event as Amritsar hosted thousands of Sikh militants at the Golden Temple.
President Reagan prepared for a half hour Oval Office interview with four Moscow journalists experts on the United States. Officials said he expects fair questions on the Geneva summit and superpower relations and believes the Soviets will not attempt trick questions. Izvestia will publish the full text, with Tass arranging participation. The White House notes both sides want a successful summit.
President Reagan aims to finish a six day European trip with a demanding schedule. He will depart Geneva to NATO Brussels and then report to Congress on prime time before returning to the White House. The sequence follows a busy lead up to the November talks with Mikhail Gorbachev.
The Senate voted 48 to 51 to reject a Reagan administration plan to replace the four year freeze on income guarantee levels with a one year freeze and up to 5 percent annual cuts. Senator Melcher proposed a $7.6 billion three year saving plan. Majority Leader Dole said the vote showed cross party desire to cut deficits and avoid a veto while Lugar’s amendment drew unexpected support.
An explosion aboard American Airlines Flight 203 after arrival at Dallas Fort Worth International prompted a security review. No injuries were reported among 147 passengers and seven crew. a bag containing the device was destroyed and later seized by investigators. The aircraft contained a military style ammunition can and clock parts.
Washington AP reports the Farm Credit System asks Congress for up to 6 billion dollars to save farmers. Some lawmakers want more study and Rep Jim Weaver warns against a broad rescue, comparing the situation to a fleet of Titans.
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