Soviet moves meet U.S. split level reception in arms talks
Reagan administration rejects mirroring Gorbachev Euromissile moratorium as one sided and discredited while praising summit dialogue. Officials note intensified U.S.-Soviet contact on arms control and cultural exchanges as Moscow denounces Western stance. McFarlane cites U.S. warhead advantage of 1200 deployed while Geneva talks proceed.
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Mikhail Gorbachev
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Reagan
Western
Europe
Tass
White House
Vladimir Cherniyshov
Communist Party
Robert McFarlane
Nbc-Tv
Geneva
Soviet Union
McFarlane
Iowa lawmakers edge toward compromise tax plan
A proposed compromise would end the sales tax on industrial and farm machinery while adding new taxes to cover the loss. The package seeks about 50 million dollars in revenue, with local option taxes, cigarette tax hike, dual wine sales, and repeal of personal property tax among the changes. Senate and House conferees reached a tentative agreement and plan further review today.
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Des Moines
Iowa Senate
House of Representatives
House-Senate
House
Senate
Taxable Services List Confirms Broad State Assessments
The document itemizes taxed services including soft drinks candy interstate calls repairs cable television janitorial work lottery sales survey camping fees cleaning and landscaping pet grooming security tanning water conditioning lobbyists and related charges across multiple sectors. It reflects a wide scope of tax applicability for service transactions.
Vinton man 23 arrested on child stealing charge
A 23 year old Vinton man was arrested Monday afternoon on a charge of child stealing. He is accused of trying to abduct a Walker boy last week. The suspect, Thomas Phelps, remained in Linn County Jail unable to post 10000 dollar bond. Deputies spotted a man matching the description driving around the Walker area and traced a Benton County license plate to Phelps. A lineup photo confirmed identification by the 11 year old victim. Phelps was arrested at his Vinton home. Previous charges were filed in Benton County.
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Vinton
Walker
Thomas Phelps
Linn County
Phelps
Walker Elementary Center
Blome
Benton County
Thomas Noonan
INDEX Today Highlights Leaders and Headlines Across U.S.
A compact rundown of top national and world news items, brief TV listings, and weather updates. Readers get quick access to major developments, program schedules, and regional forecasts in a single page snapshot.
You know you're getting old joke about fogged shower mirror
Humorous quip notes aging humor as a fogged mirror hides a reminder that growing older brings familiar everyday exaggerations and self deprecating wit. The line implies acceptance of aging with light sarcasm.
Incredible Dial a Message Directory lists 2500 numbers
Mark Guncheon compiled 2 500 telephone numbers across America for a book due in June priced at 5 95. The directory offers recorded messages across 10 chapters with medical data sports results job advice financial news children's stories religion and entertainment. He made about 2 000 check calls and favors the Apology Line among his picks.
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Hicago
Alaska
Mark Guncheon
America
Guncheon
Dial-A-Romeo and Confessional Phone Calls Rise in Use
The piece notes New York callers apologizing with confessional tone and 2500 phone-book derived listings for listeners seeking companionship. It highlights Dial-A-Romeo in Pennsylvania offering a deep voiced male presence daily. People favor calls that require little conversation, prompting questions about motivation.
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Pennsylvania
Cedar Rapids Bypassed in State Tourism Ad Insert
A four page Iowa tourism insert highlights Dubuque Amana Colonies and 32 other attractions while Cedar Rapids receives only a directional mention. The Cedar Rapids bureau declined participation, citing concerns over a one time supplement and the promotion's approach.
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Mark Glenn
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Development Commission
Commission
Iowa
Dubuque
Amana
Great Lakes
Marryce Heidt
Cedar Rapids Area
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