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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1981

Page

6

Medflies prompt large California quarantine in San Joaquin Valley

Officials quarantined more than 264 square miles after detecting at least 56 fruit flies threatening crops in the San Joaquin Valley. The area includes major tomato and fruit production with peach and apricot harvests ending. fumigation chambers failed inspections. some growers plan aerial spraying while Gov Brown rejects impeachment calls tied to the medfly issue.

Modesto Calif Richard Steffen Los Gatos San Joaquin Steffen California San Joaquin Valley San Mateo Santa Clara Alameda Santa Cruz Sacramento Valley Eugene Bays Edmund Brown Jr Brown

Exorcism by Retired Priest Alleges Ghost Haunting

In Bournemouth England a 95-year-old Church of England retiree conducted a ritual exorcism at a home where furniture and dishes allegedly moved on their own. Police witnessed eerie events and one dresser toppled, with occupants citing a chilling atmosphere and possible aftershock of a neighbor's suicide.

Bournemouth England Frederick C. Oliver Church of England Charles Catherine Burden Bradley Deborah Encyclopedia Britannica Oliver Joyce Burden

Deficit projections loom as 1984 targets slip

Administration officials say reaching the 1984 deficit target now requires spending cuts roughly twice those approved by Congress. Factors such as high interest rates and sluggish economy drive concern. Reagan notes deficits partly due to tax cuts and less-than-asked budget cuts. Meese and aides warn it is early to size the deficit, with CBO projecting 51 to 62 billion dollars for next year.

Congress Reagan Meese Stockman Congressional Budget Office

Lawmakers push back on nuclear policy draft

Udall and Bradford criticized the administration statement with two other Democrats, Edward Markey and Toby Moffett, saying it reads like a nuclear lobby wish list. Bradford challenged the claim that U S nuclear development is stalled while noting the large number of plants in operation.

Udall Bradford Edward J. Markey Massachusetts Toby Moffett Connecticut Markey America United States Free World

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