Reagan’s $90 billion plan targets federal spending overhaul
Reagan proposes abolishing or transferring about 9 billion dollars of federal programs to states, aiming to cut federal spending by roughly 25 percent and fund debt reduction and tax cuts. He cites savings across retirement, law enforcement, revenue sharing, welfare, food stamps, student loans, and subsidies, while urging reforms in postal and airline subsidies and energy use.
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Elusive witness in Hoffa probe
DETROIT UPI Stephen Andretta, brother of a New Jersey Teamster, spent more time conferring with his lawyer than answering grand jury questions about the Hoffa disappearance. He left the session 117 times for attorney advice, with the longest stay three minutes. He remains jailed for contempt and was returned to Milan prison after again balking at questions.
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Fishy freeway mishap stalls Los Angeles tunnel
A truck spilled two barrels of mackerel in a tunnel linking the Harbor Freeway and San Diego Freeway. The odor was deemed a traffic hazard by the highway patrol. The driver, Bobby Ray Miller, swerved to avoid the pile, jackknifed the vehicle but was not injured.
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Noel to Seek Pastore Senate Seat in Rhode Island
Providence Rhode Island Gov Philip W Noel plans to run for U S Senate seat formerly held by John O Pastore in a move long suspected He will wait for wife and family input and will not campaign until late spring focusing on state business and party roles He faces rivals from both parties including John Hawkins Earl Pasbach Vin Cianci and John Chafee as possible contenders
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Maine authority buys bankrupt Evergreen Valley ski resort
The Maine Guarantee Authority bought the Evergreen Valley ski resort for 1 million dollars at auction, with plans to reoffer it to sealed bids by late February. MGA, the sole bidder, required 225000 down and 45 days to complete payment, aiming to recover the state's 3.5 to 4 million investment. Local officials warn bankruptcy risk for Stoneham if revenues fade.
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