Dukakis pledges trade surplus in four years
Dukakis vows a trade surplus within four years if elected president while Bush campaigns as an underdog and warns against overconfidence. Polls show Bush leading Dukakis nationally and in California, with Ohio and Michigan key targets. Dukakis cites the $12.2 billion August trade deficit and foresees reversing the trend with Bentsen in a Dukakis-Bentsen administration.
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Two Jets Crash in India Kill Over 160
Two government airlines suffered fatal crashes in separate Indian regions. An Indian Airlines Boeing 737 near Ahmedabad hit the ground killing 124 passengers and six crew. A Vayudoot Fokker near Guwahati with 33 onboard, plus crew, was feared dead amid a rainstorm.
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Loveland elevator plans face public input tonight
Dixon residents will hear proposed elevator plans for Loveland Community House at 7 PM. Harry Newcomer says trustees will present brief remarks before taking public comments. Architect John McLane and citizens group will offer alternate ramp plans to improve access and oppose a front ramp.
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U.S. nuke facilities face huge cleanup bill and harm claims
Energy Secretary John Herrington said cleaning up the nations nuclear facilities could cost up to 150 billion dollars and take over four decades. He urged compensation for citizens harmed by air accidents or leaks and supported court based redress. He admitted not all incidents are reported promptly and four hour reporting rules are not always followed.
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Nobel Physics prize to Lederman Schwartz and Steinberger
Three Americans Lederman Schwartz and Steinberger win the 1988 Nobel Prize in Physics for discoveries about the universe and the inner structure of matter. West Germans Deisenhofer Huber and Michel win chemistry for photosynthesis protein assembly. Each prize includes 390000 dollars.
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Hearing date set for North case in Iran Contra matter
US District Judge Gerhard Gesell scheduled a November 3 hearing on key issues in the Iran Contra charges against former White House aide Oliver North. The order cites defense claims about congressional intents and possible multi conspiracy implications for the conspiracy count. North, a retired Marine lieutenant colonel, faces trial over 1985 1986 arms sales to Iran and diverting profits to Nicaraguan Contras.
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Housing shows uptick in September new projects
Washington reports a 1.5 percent rise in September housing starts to a 1.453 million annual pace, led by a 13.2 percent jump in apartment construction while single-family starts fell 2.3 percent. Permits also declined 4.4 percent to a 1.399 million annual rate as fall outlook stays bleak for builders.
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