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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1990
Page
1
The Senate Finance Committee backed a bipartisan budget cutting plan raising taxes on the wealthy and boosting the gasoline levy amid broader tax and spending debates. It would cap certain income deductions, extend Medicare taxes to higher earnings, raise the gasoline tax to 18.5 cents by 1992, and lift the Medicare deductible for doctors visits.
Lawmakers warn unitary spending is too high amid economic crisis. Rep George Miller notes the focus is economic survival as the House approves 268 billion defense legislation. The bill halts B-2 bomber production at 15 aircraft and trims Bush era SDI funding while aligning with a budget plan to cut 500 billion from the deficit over five years.
A federal judge in Boston ruled Eastman Kodak must pay Polaroid 909.5 million for infringing instant camera patents, ending a 14 year dispute. Polaroid sought 12 billion, while Kodak argued 177 million. The ruling found no willful infringement.
New York police say Valene Livingston of Brooklyn was heard screaming at 523 Nostrand Ave before a four story Brookyln building housing a crack operation caught fire. Firefighters found her body after breaking a steel wall on the second floor. Deborah Warren, 24, of Brooklyn, is charged with second degree murder and arson.
Mayor David Dinkins orders a drastic 2.3 billion reduction in New York City capital spending, cutting about 31.5 percent for parks libraries and roads and 158 percent for schools bridges and housing. In Lake Ronkonkoma a seriously ill boy will meet President Bush later this month after Bush granted the wish following the family's request.
Albany bettors learn the Daly Number for Friday night is 615 while the WinFour number remains unspecified. Pick 10 numbers drawn are 5 14 17 20 21 23 39 42 45 46 47 50 51 57 59 65 71 72 75 76.
Journal reporters note missing clues in the Down column listing items 45 through 49 with hints like "Seer" and "Listen ing device" while referencing a dated, garbled page from a Perse Cea publication. The misspellings and scattered text show a puzzle or cryptic crossword style feature on a historical newspaper page.
The Senate debates an amendment tying Medicaid abortion access to parental notice in rape or incest cases, opposed by Senator Harkin who calls it a two class system. Armstrong defends limits while noting consent not notice. The bill funds HHS Labor and Education at 183 billion and backs AIDS programs and city aid.
The storm drives mass evacuations as floods threaten Georgia and the Carolinas. South Carolina records record rainfall with Sumter County receiving over 15 inches in 24 hours while dams prompt warnings. Fatalities include a 22 year old in SC and two more drowned. Tourists at Cape Hatteras face surging surf as waters rise and emergency centers open in Ashe County.
In NBCs first real head to head battle Cosby Show edged Foxs Simpsons Thursday ratings with 185 national rating vs Simpsons 0.185. Fox narrowly beat Cosby in 24 city overnight results while NBC officials praised Cosbys resistance as the season opens. Executives from both networks avoided predicting future dominance noting the race remains uncertain and exciting.
A Sunday forecast shows 30 percent morning sun for most of the nation. Showers are predicted in northern New England and the upper Great Lakes with rain along the coastal Washington and Oregon. Friday’s data note a 64 degree high and 50 degree low, with unclear terms for other measurements.
The National Weather Service predicts a Sunday of sun with a 30 percent morning shower chance and milder highs around 65 to 70. Tonight brings clouds and more rain with lows 55 to 60, west winds 5 to 10 mph. Boating regions Oneida and Onondaga lakes see west winds under 8 knots with rain. Parcels of showery weather loom Monday with partial sun on Tuesday and possible showers Wednesday.
MTV reaches deal with Gostelradin to broadcast two MTV Europe music video programs in the USSR. The package includes ads from LA Gear Wrangler and Benetton, with English dialogue and Russian subtitles aimed at youth. debut features LL Cool J and Young MC.
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