Seven straight gains in leading indicators signal ongoing economy
The Commerce Department reports the index of leading indicators rose 0.6 percent in August marking the seventh consecutive increase. Private economists say steady growth and falling unemployment are likely through this year and 1988, with analysts predicting 1989 as a possible rebound period. The expansion enters its 59th month, surpassing the previous peacetime record.
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Reagan denounces Woodward book on CIA chief Casey
President Reagan calls Woodward's Veil a lot of fiction and says Casey was unable to communicate. First Lady Nancy Reagan calls excerpts distasteful and notes Casey's widow and daughter deserve reply. Sophia Casey denies the hospital interview details and supports her husband.
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Smoking ban on short flights advances in Senate panel
A Senate transportation subcommittee unanimously approved a bill prohibiting smoking on flights of two hours or less. Senator Frank Lautenberg said the move addresses the problem. In a related census release, the Bureau noted women are a majority in 43 states.
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Space cosmonaut sets endurance record in orbit
MOSCOW AP reports Yuri Romanenko extended space stay to over 237 days aboard the Mir platform and vowed more missions during a televised link from space. Jerusalem AP notes Mordechai Vanunu's brother says a former nuclear technician on trial treason began a hunger strike to protest abduction by Israeli agents and prison conditions.
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Milwaukee Fire Kills 12 in Overcrowded Home Tragedy
An overcrowded two story house on Milwaukee's North Side burned, killing 12 including 10 children and two adults facing eviction for rent arrears. The fire started on the first floor around 4 42 am, with 11 victims found on the second floor. Investigators ruled out arson. cause unknown. Owner Emmet Echols noted eviction risk and extra occupants beyond the four allowed. One survivor's mother said court eviction was imminent.
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Antarctica ozone ringed by record low levels this season
Antarctic ozone fell to its lowest measured level this month as a joint NASA NSF and Chemical Manufacturers Association expedition found a 50 percent drop at 11 miles. Scientists cite man made chemicals and polar conditions as factors and warn against broad conclusions.
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Chinese link alleged in bid to export arms to China
A New York businessman tied to Chinese diplomats at the United Nations faced detention on charges of conspiring to illegally export TOW anti-tank missiles Sidewinder air missiles and F 14 fighter aircraft plans to China. The government said negotiations involved an undercover agent and no missiles or plans changed hands.
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