Tax cut group irks Senators amid across the board cuts
Washington based report details the Save Our Bucks group led by Senator William Roth pushing 2 percent across the board cuts on most money bills. The tactic faces resistance from Senators Lowell Weicker Ted Stevens and others who warn of political backfire and argue about cut mechanics while military funding remains immune. The piece chronicles committee maneuvers, substitute amendments, and threats to strip pet projects as the Senate grapples with a rising popularity of across the board reductions and an election year context.
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New Yorkers Hedge Currency Amid Dollar Drop and Gold Rise
At Deak-Perera Group in midtown Manhattan lines formed as New Yorkers bought Swiss francs, West German marks, Japanese yen and gold coins to hedge against a weak dollar. Nicholas Deak noted thousands nationwide seek foreign currencies, with small buyers targeting $100 equivalents. East Coast preference favors francs or marks, West Coast favors yen. Krugerrands and certified gold coins surge in popularity.
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Tentative Identify: Fire Victim in Southeast West Frankfort
West Frankfort, IN UPI reports remains tentatively identified as Jeff Wall, 31, found in a burned trailer home southeast of town. Cause of fire under investigation by state deputy fire marshal. Wall, a coal miner, had been staying with his father Audie Wall Jr. Neighbor alerted authorities after discovering the blaze and bones near bedsprings in a front bedroom.
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