House panel approves prescription drug benefit plan
A House Ways and Means subcommittee approved a plan to add a prescription drug benefit to Medicare, covering 80 percent of drug costs above an $800 deductible. The 7 to 4 party line vote targets 1.8 million seniors and disabled, funded by higher premiums. The full committee may take up the measure next week as part of a broader catastrophic health bill.
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Reagan picks Lt General Alfred Gray for Marine Corps
President Reagan selected Lt General Alfred Gray Jr. to be the next commandant of the Marine Corps. Gray, turning 59 next Monday, is described as a blunt but capable field commander and a "real warrior" by Pentagon officials. He would replace Gen. P X Kelley who must step down June 30 after serving since 1983.
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Presbyterians pick site for headquarters in Louisville
In Biloxi Mississippi the 199th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) voted 332 to 309 to relocate headquarters from New York and Atlanta to Louisville Kentucky, accepting a businessman's offer of free office space overlooking the Ohio River after a two minute silent prayer.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Publishing Details and Subscriptions
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company and published daily and Sunday from 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscriptions by carrier $2.60 weekly and 7 issues $11.80 for Morning Editions and Sunday. 4 weeks $11.80. 52 weeks $128.20. Other states $161.00 for 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions where Gazette carrier service exists. AP retains republication rights to local news and AP dispatches. Send address changes to Cedar Rapids Gazette P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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Barricade Error Halts White House Car at Capitol
A new emergency anti terror barricade at the Capitol rose unexpectedly stopping a White House staff car. Police said a technician tripped the release by mistake causing minor vehicle damage and no injuries. The chauffeur and a White House aide escaped unharmed.
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Citicorp Exits South Africa Pressures From Sanctions Rise
Citicorp, long the sole remaining U.S. bank in South Africa, said it will withdraw from the country due to constraints on doing business amid rising investor pressure and sanctions. It will sell Citibank South Africa to First National Bank for about 64.5 million dollars, with completion expected by month’s end.
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Conservative Adrian Rogers reelected SBC president in split igreja
Rogers won 13 980 votes to 9 331 for Richard Jackson at the St Louis meeting as the Peace Committee urged an end to hostilities between conservatives and moderates. The panel affirmed inerrancy, called for peace, and presented a $140 million SBC budget increase for the three day gathering of about 25 000 delegates.
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Fire Sinks Kukdong-ho Boat Off Korea Coast Killing 25
A tourist excursion boat named Kukdong-ho caught fire in its engine room and sank off the western coast near an island. Navy officials reported 25 dead, 11 missing, and 50 survivors with 29 injured. Most victims were women and many passengers could not swim.
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West German teen jailed for landing plane in Red Square
Parents of Mathias Rust visit his Lefortovo prison cell in Moscow for the first time since his arrest on May 28. They say he is feeling well and being treated well according to his words in a prepared statement.
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