Reagan defends Carter papers in debate controversy
At his 18th press conference President Reagan defended his campaign over Carter campaign papers obtained by aides. He said he did not know how secret documents were used and ordered the Justice Department to investigate possible illegal acts. He avoided a clear ruling on action against Baker, Gergen and Stockman, and focused on the economy and El Salvador amid fresh scrutiny of the paper affair.
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Tax breaks for private schools spark high court ruling
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, upheld private school financial aid arguing it relieves public schools of burden, while dissenters warn it breaches the First Amendment by aiding religion. Minnesota law allows up to 700 in deductions for school costs, benefiting both public and private students.
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Reagan Opens Western Trip With Education Focus Tour
President Reagan launches a July Fourth campaign-style western swing highlighting education policy and merit pay for master teachers. He stops in Louisville and Shawnee Mission en route to Los Angeles, then attends voca tional skills events and speaks to national education groups before continuing to Whittier and Los Angeles.
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House OKs oil lease sales ban in key offshore regions
The House voted 272 to 144 to ban oil lease sales in large ocean areas off Massachusetts California and the Eastern Gulf of Mexico as part of an $8 billion Interior Department bill for FY 1984 sent to the Senate. Two amendments failed and a cross the board funding cut attempt also failed.
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Starner’s Sights and Sounds Highlights This Week on TV
Sunday Herald preview notes Tom Starner offers viewing tips and insights in Sights and Sounds and mentions the Pits as part of local television and radio guide.
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Acid Rain Debate Faces Congress Over Plant Controls
The debate centers on what controls to curb acid rain with bills proposing up to half output reductions at eastern coal plants over a decade. EEI warned utilities could see up to 50 percent rate hikes, while environmentalists argue TVA results show much smaller increases. Some utilities foresee no cost by retiring old units, others foresee hefty costs under stricter Clean Air Act standards.
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Senate defeats tax cap plan amid fairer tax cut debate
The Senate, with a 54-46 GOP majority, defeats a proposed cap on the Senate tax cut, arguing fairness favors rewarding work and savings. Democratic leaders say the cap would windfall the rich, noting yesterday’s vote follows House approval with party-line support. Reagan defends the plan as honoring commitments and boosting growth.
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