U.S. probes Marcos role in abortive Philippine coup
The Reagan administration seeks to determine if Ferdinand Marcos influenced the Tolentino revolt in the Philippines. Tolentino’s bid collapsed as generals and troops left his Manila hotel stand with Aquino’s government unresolved and Marcos' U.S. stay in doubt.
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U.S
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Dow Jones suffers record 62 point drop on Monday
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 61.87 points to close at 1,839.00 in its steepest one day decline. The drop, amid renewed economic pessimism, followed six declines for every stock rising on the NYSE and outweighed by prior sharper declines in history.
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Chuckle: Digging Without Throwing Dirt Trick
A witty line notes that some people can get in places to dig a trick without tossing dirt. The joke emphasizes stealth and precision over noise or mess. Copyright humor line appears as a standalone item in a humor set.
NRC views drug testing to curb drug use at nuclear plants
NRC issues a policy statement encouraging drug testing for applicants and urging firing for employees who use drugs on the job. Iowa Electric Light and Power plans to start a testing program at the Duane Arnold Energy Center. NRC spokesmen say no new rules will be issued for 18 months and no plant safety problems have been linked to substance use.
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Staten Island Ferry Attack Leaves Two Dead Nine Wounded
On a Staten Island ferry near Liberty Island a man with a sword attacked passengers killing two and wounding nine before a retired officer subdued him. The suspect Juan Gonzales 43 said God told him to do it and concealed the weapon aboard in newspaper.
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Supreme Court strikes down key Gramm Rudman provision
The Supreme Court 7 to 2 invalidated the automatic spending-cut mechanism in Gramm Rudman causing Congress to rely on fallback legislative steps to balance the budget by 1991. The ruling limits executive power over deficit cuts and prompts new action by lawmakers.
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Supreme Court nullifies Gramm Rudman auto cuts deferring to Congress
The court strikes the automatic spending cut provision of Gramm Rudman while leaving a fallback process that requires a congressional vote on deficit reductions. Lawmakers face a painful choice between unpopular cuts or failing to meet deficit promises, signaling Congress must act.
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