Reagan Faces House Vote Over $14.2 Billion Veto Fight
President Reagan lacks enough votes as Congress returns Sept 8 to override his veto of a 14.2 billion supplemental appropriation. Also noted: Roger Moore predicts possible final James Bond film. A Georgia patient receives a lung transplant. a Manchester girl survives after lifesaving training. Kyle Sawyer ends Rent a Kid parking enforcement in Marion.
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Marion
Seventh Avenue
Kyle Sawyer
Marion Retail Bureau
Kyle
Kirkwood Community College
Stadler Wins World Series of Golf in Sudden Death
Craig Stadler shot a 5 under par 65 to tie Ray Floyd and won the $400,000 World Series of Golf with a 3-foot par putt on the fourth hole of sudden death.
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Craig Stadler
Ray Floyd
Inflation slows but retail sales and rates stay wary
Inflation has trended down from 12.4 percent in 1980 to 5.1 percent in early 1982 yet retail sales and interest rates have not moved as expected. The discrepancy raises questions about the correlation between falling inflation and consumer spending and borrowing costs.
Megown Named to Reagan Administration Grain Panel
Marion agricultural consultant John Megown named to an 18 member committee to advise on grain and feed export policy. He will advise U S Agriculture Secretary John Block and the Special Trade Representative.
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John Megown
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U.S. Agriculture
John Block
Murders Roil Lola as Bodies Mount in Fear
In Lola Kansas a string of slayings shocks residents after a 15 year old boy is found pistol whipped in the Neosho River. The following day two more bodies, a teen and an elderly woman, are found and a fourth teen is later discovered. Authorities report residents shelter behind locked doors and arm themselves as rumors spread.
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Neosho River
Nation
Prince Charles Says He Must Prove He Belongs
Prince Charles argues he must continually justify his existence due to lack of specific heir duties. He says he uses subtle international influence by setting a proper example and has worked hard to prove he can succeed despite inherited privileges.
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Prince Charles
9 Foot Boat Sets Atlantic Crossing Record
American yachtsman Bill Dunlop arrived in Falmouth after 78 days at sea in the 9 foot 1 inch Wind’s Will to claim the smallest boat east to west Atlantic crossing. He battled drenching seas and near capsizes before a Lizard Point rescue scare, finishing amid champagne and a shore-side celebration.
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England
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Maine
Tom McClean
Portland
British Isles
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McClean
Hugo Vihlen
April Fool
Casablanca
Morocco
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Quiet fight in Congress over Peace Academy plan
Congress and academia clash over a proposed federally funded Peace Academy. Supporters led by Rep. Dan Glickman push for a $66 million four-year program, while opponents led by Sen. Jeremiah Denton and Education Secretary Bell say existing institutions suffice. Universities George Mason and Gettysburg seek site status, with UNESCO-style hopes dashed by Administration opposition.
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Congress
Senate
Dan Glickman
D-Kan
House
Reagan
Mark O. Hatfield
R-Ore
Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee
Jeremiah Denton
R-Ala
Vietnam
Denton
Milton C. Mapes Jr
National Peace Academy
Man claims kidnapping deprogramming bid and unrevealed wife contact
William Eilers, 24, escaped a deprogramming convoy eight days ago and says he has not seen his wife Sandy since their Aug. 16 seizure in Minnesota. He denies being offered a visit to Iowa City and argues deprogramming is a money driven kidnapping.
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William Eilers
Iowa City
Eilers
Sandy
Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ
Winona
Minn
Disciples
Bob Steenlage
Galesville
College of St. Teresa
Kevin Crawley
Unbound Inc
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Wisconsin Issues Forum
Ronny Hess
Wisconsin
Minneapolis
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