Tobacco Tax Renewal Debate Sparks federal revenue shift
Congress faces a choice as the existing 16 cent federal cigarette tax expires this year. A move to 32 cents aims to raise about 8.5 billion dollars, backed by groups like the American Heart Association and American Cancer Society. Proposals consider directing funds to Medicare amid rising medical costs, with Sen. Jesse Helms yet to weigh in.
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Sam
American Cancer Society
American Association of Retired Persons
Jesse Helms
North Carolina
Imbalance in Trade Sparks U S Pressure on Japan
The piece argues American consumers buy $37 billion more Japanese products than Japan buys American goods. Japanese car shipments to the United States are set to rise 25 percent, worsening the gap. Congress, the White House, and Japanese trade rules are in dispute, with a call to leverage consumer choices to push Japan to liberalize its rules and boost reciprocal purchases.
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Japan
Congress
White House
Nicaragua Envoy Appeals Against U S Contras Aid
Carlos Tannermann Bernheim, Nicaragua's ambassador to Washington, urges Congress to halt the $14 million CIA backed Contra aid. He argues the Sandinistas offer amnesty to contras and that the rebels are mercenaries led by former Somoza figures, backed by U S. funding, with civilians bearing the brunt of attacks. Senator Tom Harkin meets with him on Capitol Hill.
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John
Capitol Hill
Tannermann
Nicaragua
National University
Washington
University of Kansas
Nancy Schulte
Congress
Reagan
Tannerman
CIA
National Guard
Somoza
U.S
Col
Enrique Bermudez
Americas Watch
International Human Rights Law Group
U S
Rewrite Book Instead Of Following It By John Cunniff AP
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff discusses how individuals and institutions reinterpret books rather than following them literally. The piece explores adaptation, metaphor, and the evolving role of literature in modern decision making.
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John Cunniff
AP Business Analyst
New York
Caffeine Withdrawal Headache Noted By Reader A F
Dear Dr Donohue outlines caffeine withdrawal as the cause of morning headaches and notes breakfast relieves symptoms after quitting coffee. The letter discusses atrial fibrillation causes and treatment, aspirin alternatives for a bleeding tendency, and coach inquiries on preventing football injuries with books for non professionals.
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A.F
DR. Donohue
M.B
Knee stability key to preventing football injuries
The article stresses knee care for young players, urging coaches to emphasize knee strengthening, proper blocking technique, and safe scrimmage practice. It warns that many serious injuries occur in training and scrimmages when youngsters push too hard without proper conditioning.
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Lombardis
Movie Night Maze of Classic TV and Films Overview
A sprawling TV schedule lists films and shows from 7:00 p m through 1:00 a m featuring stars such as Gene Hackman Susan Anspach Henry Thomas and Paul Newman along with titles like Misunder stood The Big Land Paper Moon First Blood House of Wax and Dracula vs Frankenstein. The grid includes boxing from Atlantic City MASH Night Tracks and news programs with sports and entertainment notes across HBO ESPN CBN and ABC outlets.
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HBO
Gene Hackman
Susan Anspach
Henry Thomas
Aoe
Knight Rider
Michael and
Kitt
Milan
Eal
ESPN
Webster
Missouri
Alan Ladd
Virginia Mayo
Edmond O'Brian
Benson
Clayton
Statehouse
Ryan O'Neal
Tatum O'Neal
Richard Gere
Valerie Kapinsky
Miami
Crockett
Tubbs
Walker
Robert Taylor
Barbara Stanwyck
Judith Meredith
Moscow
San Diego
CBNI
Bill Cosby
Avajoy
de Berney Miller
Espn! SportsCenter
America
CBN
Groucho
Anna Magnani
Aldo Fabrizi
Marcello Pagliero
FinVision
IESPN
Atlantic City
Barney Miller
Burns & Allen
Sylvester Stallone
Richard Crenna
Brian Dennehy
Doris Day
Robert Morse
Terry Thomas
McLaughlin Group
Bob
ABC News Nightline
Joan
U.S. Army
ABC Rocks
Dabie Gillis
Harry
Son
Paul Newman
Bobby Benson
Joanne Woodward
Chips Patrol
Allen
Count Dracula
Ald Dr. Frankenstein
J. Carroll Nalsh
Lon Chanay
Russ
Tamblyn
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Weah
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Ottawa
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Wellington
Shothr
Ohio
Ayregard
General Motors
Lord Jesus Christ
God
Christ
TENE
Paul Duke
Mr. Belvedere
George
Madeline Kahn
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Webber
Placido Domingo
St. Thomas Church
New York City
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