Georgia gas station killings stun rural town
Four men were struck at a Mansfield Grocery in rural South Georgia by a high powered public safety item. A suspect was arrested nearby as investigators described a horrendous incident. Police said all victims were employees, and a store manager was among the injured in the latest deadly spree near a highway linking Atlanta to Florida resorts.
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Government seeks debt ceiling rise to fuel spending
The government asked Congress to raise the national debt limit above 495 billion dollars, seeking about 268 billion more to cover peacetime borrowing. Treasury Chief William Simon told the House Ways and Means Committee the ceiling must be lifted by mid February to avoid missing bill payments.
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Baker Revives Strip Mining Bill in Senate Push
Senator Howard Baker argues against coal industry claims that tighter strip mining reclamation rules will raise prices. He reintroduces a surface mining bill with original contour standards and a reclamation bond plan, citing TVA data and current eastern coal prices to support feasibility.
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Godwin Rules Out Virginia Bonding Plan
Governor Mills Godwin urged a strict budget for the rest of the year to avoid any borrowing. He rejected emergency short term borrowing and said a comprehensive bond issue is not wise or timely, amid House Democrats proposing funds to sustain state services.
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Conservatives Ease Criticism of Attorney General Nominee
Washington conservatives drop opposition to Edward Levi as attorney general after meetings with Levi and endorsements from Milton Friedman and William Buckley Jr. Key senators Mastland and Hruska shift to support, noting Levi has a tough, pro free enterprise stance and antitrust expertise.
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