Mystery panther rumor roams New Jersey woods near Maurice River
Police and residents in Cumberland and Salem Counties investigate nightly roars growls and pet deaths possibly from a wild animal near the Maurice River Parkway. Detective Sgt William Prato notes reports of a large black cat with a long black tail while others fear wild dogs or cats in heat. Hair samples are being studied by state animal pathologists as Vineland investigators report tracks without confirming species.
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House OKs tax hike confronts Reagan on spending
The House passed a Democratic budget for fiscal 1988, approving a 1 trillion plan 215-201 with only three Republicans in support. It rejects Reagan’s call for more military spending and cuts in domestic programs, leaving a deficit about 134 billion for the year beginning Oct. 1 despite promised Gramm Rudman limits.
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