Senate Republicans weigh tax hikes amid deficit goals
Senate Republicans acknowledge higher taxes may be needed to meet the plan to cut deficits by half by 1988. Senator Chafee says taxes will likely rise, while Senator Packwood hints at a disguised tax increase, as Dole signals no fixed stance on the cigarette levy. House GOP leaders press Weinberger on defense budget and MX missile amid talks of swaps.
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American Airlines cuts fares sparks airline price war
American Airlines launches its Ultimate Super Saver with up to 70 percent below full coach, covering 92 cities and five million seats over five months. Wall Street reacts as Trans World, Pan Am, Delta, Northwest match the cuts while United weighs in reluctant. Analysts warn of possible lower profits, but American defends tighter restrictions to curb no shows and holiday blackout dates.
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Garn to fly February space shuttle mission from Houston
Utah Senator Jake Garn will join a seven member crew aboard the space shuttle Challenger for a four day February flight to launch the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite and a Canadian satellite. Garn will participate in life science experiments possibly including inducing vomiting to study space sickness.
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FTC proposes new rules on warranty access for buyers
The FTC considers changing the warranty rule to let shoppers obtain warranty copies by request rather than in stores. Acknowledging burden on merchants, the proposal would keep existing rights to warranties while adding delivery options and staff review to reduce in-store copy burdens. The advance notice awaits public comments before any formal rule is issued.
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Elsie Lassiter Dies After A Baytown Life In Theatre
Elsie Newlin Lassiter 80, a Baytown resident for 16 years, died Monday in a local hospital. A former vaudeville dancer, she began in Take A Chance in Denver and toured major cities, later living seven years in England with her husband’s troupe. She belonged to First Presbyterian Church of Baytown and is survived by Warren Lassiter, a daughter Elsie Brucker, and three grandchildren Linda Roberts Stephen Dowlen and Kenneth Dowlen.
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Arms talks may focus on hot spots
Washington signals wider dialogue with the Soviet Union after a Geneva deal on nuclear reductions, with talks likely on Central America and other unstable regions. Officials say Middle East talks will precede broader discussions, and U.S. representatives may include Secretary of State Shultz or Richard Murphy.
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