Bush budget plan gains final approval amid bipartisan support
President Bush announced a fiscal 1990 spending plan after two months of talks with lawmakers from both parties. The package trims the deficit to about 99.4 billion and cuts defense to 299.2 billion, while preserving no new taxes. House Speaker Wright called the deal austere and imperfect yet workable, with leaders vowing support as negotiations continue.
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North co worker testifies in Iran Contra trial
Former NSC administrative officer Mary Dix testified that Oliver North frequently faced money shortages in 1984 and 1985 and lent him funds when the NSC safe was locked. She said North later controlled an operational account totaling about 300000 dollars linked to Iran Contra activities.
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Illinois Lotto Jackpot Hits 58 Million In UPI Report
The Illinois lottery jackpot rose to 58 million dollars, the second largest U S history, with a record 30 million tickets sold by mid Friday and a drawing set for Saturday. Lottery Director Sharon Sharp noted strong national interest and a 1 percent agent bonus for selling the winning ticket.
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Palestinian clashes in West Bank leave dead and injured
A Palestinian boy fires a slingshot as masked youths prepare to throw stones at Israeli soldiers during clashes. Israeli Border Police shot dead at least six Palestinians and wounded more than 15. The event reflects ongoing violence in the West Bank with multiple casualties reported.
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Woman Pronounced Dead Found Alive in Funeral Home
An 82-year-old Holyoke woman Helen Francoeur was declared dead by a medical examiner and readied for autopsy. She stirred at the mortuary, was revived by paramedics, and remained in fair condition at Holyoke Hospital. The error prompted apologies from officials.
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Hampden County
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Deadline crunch for IRS hits the last day
The April 17 filing deadline presses taxpayers to mail returns on time. A. Leito of the Chicago IRS notes the deadline moves to the next business day if April 15 falls on a weekend or holiday. Local tax firms report heavy last minute activity as offices stay open late and mail pickup times vary across post offices.
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Rockford
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SVCC band director retires for third time this decade
Dixon native Robert L Heureux retires as Sauk Valley Community College first concert band director after two year term. The Sunday concert at 3 p.m. in the Little Theatre will be free and marks his third retirement this decade with his three musician children joining the ensemble for the sendoff.
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