Reagan Proclaims National Mobilization Against Drugs
President Reagan announces a global anti narcotics campaign aiming for drug free workplaces and schools. He calls for mandatory federal testing in sensitive jobs and urges private groups to pressure users to get clean while promising future details and increased law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reagan
America
White House
New York
House of Representatives
Thomas P. O’neill Jr
House
New deficit estimate could trigger automatic budget cuts
The Congressional Budget Office projects a 1987 deficit of 173 billion dollars, surpassing the 144 billion ceiling and enabling automatic cuts under Gramm-Rudman. If not overridden, Congress faces across the board reductions before the November elections, with Reagan to sign or veto. The 1986 deficit is seen at 224 billion, a new record, as leaders expect no action before recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congressional Budget Office
Congressional
Congress
Reagan
House
Senate
Administration
Office of Management and Budget
Lionish guard dog fools Chicago suburb police
A German shepherd guarding Wrecker Service in Auragan looked like a lion after a summer haircut. Three witnesses saw the animal Monday before police determined the masquerade and Henry the dog returned to duty by midmorning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auregan
Ill
Chicago
Henry
Hauk
Gardening Profession Keeps You Grounded
A lighthearted joke notes that a career in gardening may not bring wealth but offers steady roots and a down to earth vibe. The line plays on the pun about real riches versus cultivation skills.
Commonwealth leaders split over South Africa sanctions plan
London meeting of seven Commonwealth leaders ended in deadlock over a unified plan to pressure Pretoria to dismantle apartheid. Six premiers plus Kenneth Kaunda announced their own 11 sanctions including air links, agricultural imports, new bank loans, and consular withdrawals, while Margaret Thatcher offered three limited measures as a sign of disapproval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
Margaret Thatcher
Pretoria
India
Australia
Canada
Zimbabwe
Bahamas
Zambia
Kenneth Kaunda
Britain
Thatcher
Two Surrender in Iowa City Shooting Case
Two men surrendered to Council Bluffs police on Monday in the Iowa City shooting that left John Slager critically injured. Joseph DeSantiago III remains at large. Slager is 23 and hospitalized with a brain bullet injury. Ralph Peterson and Steven Brickley, both Council Bluffs residents, face charges or violations in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Mrkvicka
Johnson County
Iowa City
John Slager
Council Bluffs
Joseph DeSantiago III
Slager
University Hospital
Ralph Peterson
Steven Brickley
Peterson
Brickley
L. Vern Robinson
Steven S. Barnes
Craig Lids
Branstad Leads Iowa Trade Delegation to Tokyo
Governor Terry Branstad will head a trade mission to Tokyo September 24 to 27, with Cedar Rapids Iowa City and the University of Iowa co sponsoring. More than 20 people will join the trip as part of a push to boost Iowa exports and attract Japanese investments amid a falling dollar. The group will host a reception for Japanese business leaders and hold a seminar on investment opportunities in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Tokyo
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Japan
Pacific Rim
Branstad
Iowa
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.R
Boston
Metro-Iown
Landis
Gazette Wire Services
FBI
Carol Ann Washington
Detroit
Miami
New York Times
Ronald Haur
Henny
Mike Hussey
Wrecker Services
Abby
Omics Farm
Iowa Today
Money
People
Today
U S
Los Angeles Times
By Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!