States pursue early retirement to trim deficit
Albany weighs offering multimillion dollar pensions to workers who retire as early as 45 to cut costs. Retired positions would not be refilled and savings would cover pension payouts, officials say. Mario Cuomo notes budget timing as the fiscal year nears.
Estonia Votes for Independence Amid Kremlin Tensions
Estonia's Supreme Soviet declared the Estonian Republic still occupied and voted 75 to 0 with three abstentions to seek independence from the Soviet Union. Arnold Ruutel was elected president as Estonia moves toward possible clash with Moscow, though less confrontational than Lithuania.
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Indians vow to defend land after helicopter shooting
Indians on the Ganienkeh Territory in Clinton County say they will use force if police attempt to enter the 700 acre reservation after a Vermont National Guard helicopter was shot at and forced to land while on an emergency medical mission. Police set roadblocks around the Altona settlement as talks continued.
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Lottery Luck Turns to NJ Big Win for Magalio
George Magalio of Flemington New Jersey, a stationery shop owner, already had $1.8 million from a 1984 New York lottery win and a recent $2.1 million New Jersey payout. He plays weekly, spends up to 75 dollars on tickets twice weekly, and describes winning as random and lucky. He notes his past wins funded education and vacations, and continues to buy tickets on the way to work.
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