Reagan victory seals the tax cut plan in Congress
In Washington the House voted 238 to 195 to approve the Republican tax package after 48 Democrats defected. President Reagan declared the plan certain to enactment, proposing about a 25 percent across the board cut over three years and inflation indexing of brackets by 1985. The Senate advanced its version with a quick conference to resolve differences, while oil industry tax breaks remain a potential sticking point amid liberal filibuster threats.
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County jail board ordered to hearing
Six of seven Lawrence County Prison Board members were subpoenaed for a hearing called by President Judge Glenn McCracken to probe jail conditions and pay. The unconfined report cites escapes, beatings, understaffing, and low salaries, with a state Bureau of Corrections evaluation confirming severe staffing and training shortfalls.
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MGM Grand Reopens After Fire Disaster in Vegas
Cary Grant visits the MGM Grand as the reopened hotel claims safety with 2000 rooms booked. The casino and 50 million rebuilding followed the November fire that killed 85 and injured 700, part of a five million safety and alarm upgrade completed in 1973. Grant called the reopening a relief and enjoyed the bustling lobby and coffee shop crowds.
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O Neill confronts tax bill defeat in heated House showdown
Speaker Tip O'Neill railed at Democratic desertion as Reagan's tax cut passed 238 to 195 amid defiant argues over deficits. He cited oil and defense firms aiding the last minute push, while critics warned of rising deficits and political pressure from both parties.
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Gas firm seeks rate hike in Pennsylvania
Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania asked the Public Utility Commission to approve a general rate increase. Heating costs would rise about 3.67 dollars monthly for heating customers and 86 cents for non-heating customers. The plan would bring in roughly 33.7 million dollars in additional yearly revenue, about 7.4 percent, due to inflation in taxes, labor, benefits, materials, and other operating costs. Columbia serves roughly 330,000 commercial and residential customers across western and central Pennsylvania.
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CIA chief Casey cleared by Senate probe
CIA Director William Casey survives congressional questioning with no finding of unfitness to serve. The Senate Intelligence Committee, after hours of closed hearings, issued a unanimous verdict that no basis exists to deem Casey unfit. President Reagan lauded the decision and praised Casey for his handling of the Hugel affair.
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Weather Summary for Western Pennsylvania and Moraine Park
Fair tonight with a low mid 50s. Sunny and warmer Friday reaching low 80s. Rain chances near zero through Friday. Weather statistics cover July 28 29 with highs 68 and 72, lows 52 and 67, precipitation .02 inch. Shenango River reads 5.84 feet. Moraine Park 70 degrees at 11 a.m. with east winds 4 mph and .01 inch rain. attendance 2,480.
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Iran quake death toll climbs amid massive losses
Iran S second major earthquake in seven weeks leaves 836 confirmed dead in Kerman province with at least 4 000 to 5 000 feared dead. 900 injured treated in field clinics as airlifted medical supplies tents and food reach stricken villages amid difficult terrain.
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