Defense cut could speed budget accord in Senate
Senate Budget Committee backed trimming $79 billion from Reagan's defense plan over three years as part of a broader fiscal package. The 18-4 vote aims to ease approval of a budget accord, possibly freezing Social Security and other entitlements, while Republicans and Democrats split on defense funding.
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Slaying of Colleen Meadow Shocks Syracuse Community
Police probe the death of 27 year old Colleen Meadow found in her Rugby Square apartment off Teall Avenue. Investigators describe a ransacked scene with hands tied behind her back and no immediate suspect or weapon identified. Dozens questioned, including Meadow's husband and sister, as officers seek leads and possible theft motive.
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Syracuse Mayor rejects Solid Waste Disposal Authority plan
Mayor Jee Alexander announced the city will not contract with SWDA to ship garbage to a Seneca Falls landfill. He said the move is unilateral and may proceed despite the Common Council’s deliberations and the agency’s debt concerns. Salina Supervisor Weaton warned higher costs for residents if Salina joins the plan. Patsy DeSalvo said SWDA has not yet reviewed the mayor’s proposal.
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Reagan veto of farm credit bill expected
Congress moves to send President Reagan a farm credit rescue package amid charges of politics over farmers. The House approved a measure with 255 votes to 168 as Senate Democrats pledge a veto to sustain it. The plan includes 100 million in interest subsidies, 85 billion in loan guarantees, and 4.7 billion in advances, plus African famine relief.
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Clear Glouding Up Thursday in AZ News
Weather outlook for Thursday shows a high near 45 and a low around 49 in Arizona. Contact details include Information 470-0010 and Classified 470-0032, with circulation 70-0050 and a note on AOL guidance.
Vietnam veteran kills wife and son then commits suicide
A 3 year old boy bandaged his father’s gunshot wound and watched TV after his father Jack Orgen 33 killed his wife Darling 30 and son Jack Jr 8 before killing himself in Yonkers New York police said Orgen a Vietnam veteran had a history of mental problems and recent psychological treatment. The child Jason 3 remained with relatives as authorities investigated the killings.
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