New grand jury probes Oswego union facing corruption probe
Federal prosecutors plan to seat a grand jury to probe Laborers Local 214 of Oswego amid past convictions and a $32 million civil lawsuit. Key witness Richard Kimball, a former secretary, implicated in Nine Mile Point 2 kickback schemes and possible illegal activities linked to Mafia ties.
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Budget clash erupts over Reagan 1988 plan
Washington reports the Reagan administration unveils a 1988 budget seeking deficit reduction with sharp cuts to food stamps student loans housing and mass transit while boosting defense funding. It relies on asset sales user fees and borrowing to raise revenue and includes new funds for displaced workers AIDS research and air traffic control modernization.
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Reagan proposes new pay raises for Congress and top officials
President Reagan calls for 16 Cabinet secretaries to gain 10 700 and members of Congress to 89 500 a year in a 16 percent raise. The plan, tied to Quad Commission recommendations, would take effect in 30 days unless Congress overturns it.
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Kansas
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D-Texas
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Flashing blue light over Onondaga County tied to substation switch
A blue flash seen before dawn over Onondaga County was traced to a malfunctioning 24 500 volt Niagara Mohawk line switch at the Midler Avenue substation. Officials cite moisture or dirt in the Hine switch as cause. No power loss or danger. Crews will replace the switch today. Witnesses described the arc as striking the sky. Meteorologist George Skari noted it was not weather related.
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Midler Avenue
Bob O'Brien
Hine
O'Brien
O’brien
Kirkville
George Skari
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Hancock Field
Skaneateles
Skari
Rain or snow showers forecast overnight into Wednesday
A weather brief notes a 30 percent chance of rain or snow showers overnight with temperatures around 30 to 35 degrees. A 50 percent chance of rain or snow showers early Wednesday is followed by snow showers later, per the A2 details.
Reagan back in control as president hospitalizes
Reagan remains hospitalized after prostate surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Chief of staff Donald Regan returns to power, meeting with reporters and guiding the White House as Frank Carlucci may join as national security adviser. Regan has tightened access and projected signs of a quick return.
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Reagan
Regan
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Bethesda Naval Hospital
Frank Carlucci
Bethesda
Robert McFarlane
Iran
Budget figures come under attack over proposed cuts
Inside analysis reviews the president’s 1988 budget by category. Educators challenge proposed student aid cuts while Cabinet officials defend the plan amid political friction between White House figures and Congress.
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Dey's may be bought as Campeau sells Allied stores
Dey Brothers may be acquired by its own management after Campeau lists Allied stores for sale to cover $1.1 billion in debts. Ned Munley says a buyout could be feasible but requires assessing value. He plans talks in New York with Campeau officials on the fate of Dey's and other divisions.
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