Swaggart denounces Bakker plot and exits PTL feud
In TV interviews Swaggart denies engineering a takeover of the PTL empire and accuses Bakker of an extramarital affair. He criticizes Oral Roberts fund drive and says Bakker’s resignation purges the church body of Christ of reproach. Swaggart calls the turmoil a sad day for the church and vows to end his shows.
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Bakker
Oral Roberts
Louisiana
Church of the Lord Jesus Christ
ABC
Nightline
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Tulsa
South Carolina
Kingdom of God
Final Four fever grips Syracuse town during visit
The Syracuse campus unity dinner promotes school spirit amid Syracuse University's first NCAA Final Four trip since 1975. Desiree Simons notes the pep rally aims to curb apathy as thousands gather in Central New York for the basketball milestone and a celebratory rally planned at 12:30 today.
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Orangemen Face Heavy Academic Load as Playoffs Loom
Syracuse University basketball battles a tough academic schedule with daily study tables overseen by Ten Ween and the athletic department. Coach Jim Boeheim says more work is needed and exams loom a month away after the Big East tourney and NCAA East Regional trips.
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Ten Ween
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Orangemen
Syracuse vs Providence TV hype fuels city booster push
City officials warn the national spotlight on a Saturday 3:30 p.m. game against Providence College will boost Syracuse's image and finances. Officials note NCAA revenue sharing across the Big East, with Louisville and SU example figures, while media hype and ticket sales grow. Louis Marcoccia cites network deals and TV money as key drivers for the university and city.
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Gloomy Weather Forecast With Rain Likely Tonight
Gloomy, cool conditions with periods of rain expected tonight and again Thursday as colder air moves in. Southerly winds near 20 mph, highs around 50 to 55 degrees with cooler, wetter weather persisting. Classifieds and circulation numbers listed: A2 470-0010 470-0032 470-2205 4704.
Arms probe hints Casey had key role
Congressional investigators indicate former CIA director William J. Casey may have masterminded efforts to aid Nicaraguan rebels with military supplies. Lawmakers stressed no definitive evidence yet, but Casey’s actions are a central focus of Iran Contra probes as he remains critically ill with a brain tumor. Hubert Gates testified that neither Casey nor the agency acted alone.
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William J. Casey
Central Intelligence
Casey
Hubert M. Gates
Agency
Morgenthau probes Assembly hiring practices widen
Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau expands his inquiry into state Legislature hiring to include the 12 Democrats of the Manhattan Assembly delegation. Delegation members report subpoenas for their personnel records and describe a private briefing by Assembly Speaker Mel Miller as officials say the purpose remains unclear. The expansion marks the reach of city corruption inquiries into state government.
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Robert Morgenthau
Manhattan Assembly
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T-Manhattan
State Assembly
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Assembly
Melvin Miller
New York City
Senate
Jens Ohrenstein
Morgenthau Steady
Democrats
Possi
Arson Probe Follows Three-Alarm Oneida Fire
Oneida investigators seek cause after a fire destroyed three buildings and left over 100 homeless. An anonymous letter received by Mayor Army Carinci suggests arson and references a Utica fire that killed two boys. State and local agencies, including the fire marshal, rule out accidental causes as they pursue leads.
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Utica
Army Carinci
Carinci
Carmine Mastrolia
Investiga
Rich Americans found ways to dodge federal taxes
The Associated Press reports high income earners increasingly avoid federal tax. In 1984 and 1985, 3,605 couples and individuals with incomes over $200,000 paid less than 10 percent, while 64 percent paid 20 to 50 cents per dollar. Treasury notes 566 paid over 50 percent, 11 over 80. Interest and foreign tax credits were key devices.
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Treasury
Treasury Department
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