02 Feb 1988
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1988
Page
1
Bob Snyder looks back at rugged era figures in hockey as he previews this week’s Legends of Hockey game. The piece profiles tough players who defined early rink power and endurance.
A local group notes the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage program EPIC offers a 60 percent drug discount but struggles with name recognition and a nightmare application. Officials report the 60 million budget is largely ignored as many eligible residents fail to apply.
Washington reports the Commerce Department index of leading economic indicators fell 0.2 percent in December marking the third straight monthly decline. The 41 forward-looking statistics have raised recession fears since the Black Monday stock market crash. Analysts disagree whether three consecutive declines signal a recession or a slowdown, noting past drops without outright recessions.
Congress and Democrats express confidence they will defeat President Reagan's request for 36.2 million in new Contra aid despite last minute lobbying. Reagan conducts a televised Oval Office address as networks decide on live broadcast. House leaders predict the proposal will be rejected when action resumes Wednesday.
Occasional snow is forecast tonight and on Wednesday with chilly temperatures. Lows around 40 tonight and highs near 20 on Wednesday. Details: A2.
Twelve Oneida Indians who seized the bingo hall on the Oneida Nation reserve threaten to use force against U.S. marshals if evicted. A federal judge ordered them off the territory by Thursday. The faction argues the reservation is sovereign and refuses to back down, despite the judge's order and prior restraining action.
Attorney General Edwin Meese II says an old friend wrote him about a proposed one billion dollar Iraqi pipeline but he does not recall reading a memo section describing an intended bribe. He notes illegal to participate in bribe schemes and defends his very limited involvement as independent counsel probes the matter.
Rep Don Edwards, chair of the House Judiciary civil rights subcommittee, says hearings will probe FBI spying on Americans tied to Reagan era Central America policies. Senate briefing with Director William Sessions follows amid renewed scrutiny after last week’s document release.
Punxsutawney Phil did not see a shadow after emerging from his burrow in Punxsutawney. The crowd and Groundhog Day celebrants witnessed a forecast of an early spring for the ninth time in 101 years, per the Groundhog Club.
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