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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1990
Page
3
In Soweto unknown gunmen killed 16 people and wounded 33 in three attacks tied to revenge after a weekend stabbing death of a Zulu man. The violence marks the worst flare of factional clashes in black townships near Johannesburg in weeks.
Prosecutor Lawrence Kane moves to enforce judgment on Marvin Warner and bank president David Schiebel after Ohio Supreme Court reinstates their convictions in the Home State Savings collapse. Warner, Schiebel expected to appear before Hamilton County Common Pleas Court by 9 a.m. Wednesday for sentencing.
Charles Olender Jr depart from the Cleveland DEA office after allegations the unit compromised a drug investigation that could have yielded the seizure of 100 kilograms of cocaine, potentially the state's largest. Bill Ruzzamenti of DEA HQ confirmed the reassignment.
In Tbilisi, preliminary results suggested the Round Table Free Georgia bloc led by opposition members could secure a clear majority in the 250 seat parliament, signaling a major defeat for the Communist government in Georgia's first free parliamentary elections. Dapaus Upashvili of the republic’s Central Election Commission cautioned that official figures were not yet available.
In Great Neck New York a masked bandit shot and wounded a bar patron after demands for cash were ignored by patrons who mistook the incident for a Halloween prank. The 50 Yard Line Bar had been robbed the night before by a ski masked man who failed to fire. At 12 10 p m yesterday the gunman believed to be the same suspect entered the bar and announced a stickup.
Pennsylvania Congress members split 14 to 9 in favor as the House approved the budget 228 to 200 after a 21 hour session. Senate approved 54 to 45 with Heinz and Specter voting yes. The package promises roughly 500 million in deficit reduction over five years and raises taxes including gasoline beer wine luxury items.
Congress considered a sweeping package adding 360000 housing units and expanding Bush's home ownership law while boosting the federal home loan insurance program. It would raise the minimum wage from 335 to 425 an hour over two years with a teen training wage. Immigration would rise to 700000 in three years then settle at 675000 with family and skilled worker preferences. A new defense plan cuts 20 billion from last year to 268 billion, plus grants and tax credits for child care. A five year farm program trims subsidy eligible cropland. Democrats failed to pass civil rights and campaign finance bills. vetoes and party divisions hindered action.
Washington reports a fiscal 1990 budget deficit of 220.39 billion dollars the second worst on record. The Treasury notes a late year surge due to thrift bailout and tax shortfalls while September shows a small surplus. Economists warn deficits will stay high with next year projected around 275 to 280 billion.
The Senate approved the bill 89 to 10 and the House 401 to 25, sending a strengthened Clean Air Act to President Bush. It expands pollution controls across major industries to curb smog acid rain and other hazards, despite industry and economist warnings of job losses and economic downturn. Bush is expected to sign into law after a year-and-a-half of gridlock and intense lobbying.
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