Reagan and Galtieri Talk Peace Amid Falklands Tension
President Reagan urged Argentina's Leopoldo Galtieri to show flexibility to avoid a regional war over the Falklands. Haig arrived in Buenos Aires as tensions rose and Argentine naval forces reportedly departed port. Both leaders stressed a peaceful settlement while U S officials noted no discussion of intelligence-sharing or Soviet contacts.
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Washington
Reagan
Leopoldo Galtieri
Argentina
Falkland Islands
Western Hemisphere
White House
U.S
Alexander Haig
Buenos Aires
Britain
Galtieri
Falklands
Soviet Union
Gasohol tax hike OK'd to phase out exemption
The Iowa House approved a 2 cent gasohol tax increase this year as the first step to end the fuel’s exemption by 1986. The 73-22 vote drew warnings that the move could hurt the ethanol industry, while supporters argued it funds road repairs and tightens subsidies. The measure aims for Senate acceptance as a compromise amid ongoing road funding debates.
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Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines
Burea
Iowa House
Iowa
Phil Davitt
D-St. Charles
Hugo Schnekloth
R-Eldridge
Ray Lageschulte
R-Waverly
Lageschulte
Senate
Senate Transportation Committee
Richard Drake
R-Muscatine
House
Care center wedding blooms with double ring vows
William Edward Pasler 79 and Bernice Iola Fuller 75 wed in a simple double ring ceremony at Beverly Manor Belle Plaine before more than 100 guests. The couple, nervous yet joyful, were the first to marry at the care center as Rev. Alvan Hearing officiated and a soloist sang You Light Up My Life. The event ended with a two tier cake as they shared a smile and held hands.
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Dave Rasdal
Iowa
Belle Plaine
Bill Pasler
William Edward Pasler
Bernice Iola Fuller
Beverly Manor
Bill
Bea
Alvan
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Iowa court reorganization bill falters in House panel
A House Appropriations Committee vote stalled a Senate-passed plan to reform Iowa courts. The six to not enough vote keeps the measure from floor debate, despite statements it is not yet dead. Supporters blame Democrats while officials vow to continue pressuring for passage.
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Judy Daubenmier
Vazette
Des Moines
Bureau
Iowa
House
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
Larry Pope
Supreme Court
Joe Thornton
Bridge Collapse Kills 12 in East Chicago Highway Span
A partially completed East Chicago bridge collapsed Thursday, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 20. The 450-foot steel and concrete span fell about 50 feet to the ground, authorities said.
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East Chicago Highway
Robert Gilbert
Gary
Chicago
Lake County
Albert Willardo
Debbie Huseman
A Little Girl Describes Nervousness In a Hurry Start
A young girl explains she feels in a hurry all over yet cannot begin. The quote captures the anxious hesitation that delays everyday tasks and resembles common nervousness seen in children.
Unfinished bridge collapse kills 12 workers in Indiana
An unfinished highway bridge collapsed during concrete work near the Inland Steel plant in East Chicago Indiana killing 12 workers and wounding at least 20. Authorities fear additional victims remain among the debris as search efforts resume.
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Gazette Wire Services
Chicago
Ind
John Kouris
Lake County
Kouris
Reagan aides declare recession now very steep and deep
Treasury Secretary Regan called the economy dead in the water as industrial output fell 0.3 percent in March, with home goods down 1.7 percent. He said recovery would be delayed until summer amid a broad, worsening downturn. New York executives projected a slow, weak rebound.
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Reagan
Treasury
Donald Regan
Regan
New York
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