Reagan to unveil plan for tuition tax credits
Reagan plans to propose tuition tax credits for parents of about 5 million students in private schools. The plan, to be outlined to the National Catholic Education Association in Chicago, could begin with a modest credit and rise over several years, facing possible resistance in Congress for cost concerns.
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50-50 chance on budget tax hike talks with Reagan
Senate Finance Chair says agreement is about 50-50 on a budget compromise with billions in higher taxes. Dole warns without deal Congress will struggle to pass a budget this year as talks consider oil import fees and an income surtax.
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AFL-CIO weighs early endorsement for 1984 Democratic nominee
AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland proposes uniting behind a single 1984 Democratic candidate well before primaries to boost labor influence. Critics warn such early backing risks backfiring, muting labor’s clout if the endorsed candidate falters, while supporters say labor must act now. The plan hinges on a two thirds General Board vote, with unions retaining freedom to back other contenders.
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Study urges more funds for death ray in space defense
GAO urges faster development of space based laser weapons to deter a Soviet nuclear strike. The digest says the Pentagon lags in a coordinated program and may lack funds, recommending a formal SBL program with milestones and a dedicated budget. It also suggests creating a Space Force or Aerospace Force to manage the effort.
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China Colleges to Assign One Year Labor for New Students
The government will require new college entrants to perform one year of labor to build Communist morals and group discipline. The policy, to be tested this year where feasible with Education Ministry approval, echoes past Cultural Revolution practices of sending students to labor and using workers and peasants for college entry.
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Polish dancers defect during Mazowsze tour in Hamilton
Eleven members of the Mazowsze dance troupe defected to Canada after a Hamilton performance. The group of 115 dancers singers and musicians was on a worldwide tour when the defectors cited lax security and predicted more departures. The Immigration Department confirmed the defections on Monday.
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San Francisco City College instructor shot dead in office
Dudley Yasuda a 43 year old psychology professor in the Behavioral Sciences department died after being shot twice in his Batmale Hall office at 11 30 am one afternoon. Police said the gunman a former student fired several shots then fled while witnesses watched in horror.
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Fragments found from missing yachts near Bolinas
Coast Guard reports hull fragments found on Double Point and Duxbury Point north of Bolinas likely belong to the missing yacht Sweet Omega from the San Francisco to Farallon Islands race. Life ring and raft found near Point Reyes. four crewmen unaccounted for after the gale capsized or grounded boats.
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Guatemala Mob Attacks Maryknoll Priest Over Holy Week Rules
In Sumpango Guatemala police and troops rescued Rev Thomas Fox a Maryknoll priest after a mob attacked him for dressing a Virgin Mary image in peasant garb for Good Friday and altering services Officials ordered an inquiry and consider replacing him Fox was moved to Guatemala City to recover from non serious injuries
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Iraq offers troop withdrawal if Iran guarantees end of war
Iraqi News Agency reports President Saddam Hussein is ready to pull troops from Iran if guarantees are given that the war will end. He demands Iran respect Baghdad’s border claims and the Shatt al-Arab waterway. The offer follows a speech published by INA.
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Fin land munitions plant blast leaves 45 dead seven hurt
On this date in 1976 a munitions plant explosion in Finland killed 45 people and injured seven, with rescuers scrambling to account for missing workers. The blast reverberated through the region, drawing attention to industrial safety and disaster response.
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Quebec Premier Rene Levesque Wins Reelection
One year ago Rene Levesque was elected to another term as premier of Quebec, Canada, marking a continuation of his separatist leadership and political program.
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