Pakistan to lease up to eight U S Navy frigates
Pakistan plans to lease up to eight of the 16 retired U S Navy frigates to cut costs as the Reagan era push for a 600 ship fleet slows. Congress has 30 days to block. ships can be recalled if needed.
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Seat belt use rises sharply across the United States
The Transportation Department reports seat belt usage has nearly quadrupled in five years, yet under half of motorists buckle up. Surveys in 19 cities show more than 43 percent wearing belts, largely due to mandatory use laws. Thirty two states and the District of Columbia require front seat belts.
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Read On Tuition Plan Popular
A college tuition plan drew strong interest among readers, while an AIDS warning received careful attention from the public health section.
Burgerville Pulls Reagan Sleepy Head Ads After Complaints
Burgerville pulled full page ads showing a sleeping President Reagan after receiving dozens of calls claiming the image mocked him. The Bonn photo with headphones was used to tout breakfast nutrition. five newspapers carried the ad before editors removed it following pressure from readers.
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Mortgage rates rise as Fed tightens aims higher
Freddie Mac reports one year adjustable rates at 8.00 percent, fixed 30 year at 10.57 percent, near yearly high. Fed move to curb inflation boosts short term rates. economists foresee further increases and impact on housing costs and activity this year.
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Bentsen leads in PAC funds for Senate bid
Sen. Lloyd Bentsen led all congressional candidates in PAC contributions in the first 18 months of the cycle, with about 1.7 million from PACs between Jan 1, 1987 and June 30, 1988. Pete Wilson was second with 1.14 million. Bentsen also campaigns as Dukakis’s vice presidential running mate, who does not accept PACs.
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Meese Criticized Over Final Order On Independent Counsels
Democrats decry Edwin Meese IIIs final Justice Department order for independent counsels to probe sitting lawmakers as unnecessary and vindictive Critics say his plan singles out Congress by keeping appointment power with the attorney general rather than a court The action follows Meeses controversial tenure and echoes Watergate era use of special prosecutors The deal aims to apply equal rules to high officials but lawmakers urge court appointment authority and broader use of existing ethics law provisions
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Weather zones show hot sunny conditions with scattered thunderstorms
Zones 1 2 and 3 8 report mostly sunny hot afternoons with highs 90s and 100s and nights mostly clear 60s to 70s. Zone 9 11 add a 20 percent thunderstorm chance. Zone 13 16 forecast highs 90 95 with 20 percent storm risk and Sunday remains hot humid. Reports include official readings 91 73 70 and Clinton Lake level 877.26 feet.
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