NATO crisis over talks on short range forces strains Bush
The United States faces a NATO split over proposed talks on short range nuclear forces in Europe. Italian Prime Minister De Mita blamed Washington and London while veteran negotiator Nitze warned the issue could tear Germany and NATO apart. Defense Secretary Cheney signaled possible future talks if conventional balance improves. House aide Aspin urged initial East West discussions to set a mandate for binding reductions above zero.
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Walnut group meets with Daley over school funding
Walnut officials including Dr. Bob Smith and Dr. Larry Eggleston traveled to Chicago to meet Mayor Richard Daley seeking support for a one percent state income tax increase to fund Illinois schools. The group cites Illinois spending dropping to 44th nationally and aims to mobilize voters ahead of Springfield Lobby Day to pressure lawmakers to fund education.
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Budget clash over no new taxes threats in 1990 plan
Washington lawmakers face a split over Bush's pledge as House and Senate budget plans seek 14.2 billion in revenues. About 5.3 billion would come from capital gains tax cuts and other measures, with Democrats warning of long term losses. Aides warn of political blame for tax increases. consensus on deficit reduction remains elusive.
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Crosses in Oregon Make Kids Aware
A Oregon father supports Sundays installation of 50 white crosses on the Ogle County Courthouse lawn to memorialize 50 traffic deaths from 1985 to 1988. Terry Ritter, who lost daughter Laura Ritter, backs SADD and Red Cross efforts to teach teens about drunk driving.
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Atlantis mission ends with shuttle ready for Mojave landing
Atlantis crew closed cargo bay doors at Edwards AFB California and prepared for a Mo jave Desert touchdown after a four day mission. Commander David Walker and Ronald Grabe planned to fire braking rockets for a hour long descent to a dry lakebed runway closing a 1.6 million mile voyage since blastoff. The Magellan probe remains in space on a 15 month trek to Venus with over 450000 miles logged. Weather called for scattered clouds and gusty winds enabling a crosswind landing test if needed.
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