Aging groups clash with administration over Social Security panel
Major aging groups say progress was made but conference committees show conflicts with the administrations stance on Social Security. A compromise resolution avoided outright future benefit cuts while debates on ERA ratification continued, drawing protests and calls for equality from Michigan delegate Freida Garret. Pepper dropped a speaking demand as protesters gathered outside.
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Jack Ossofsky
Social Security
United States
Michigan
Freida Garrecht
Pepper
Jacob Clayman
Reagan
Police assault clears Poland fire academy as union leaders detained
In Warsaw, riot police ousted students at the state fire academy to end a seven day strike. Seweryn jawski and 33 union activists were detained then released after hours. Troops formed a human chain, tear gas fired, no casualties reported and 300 cadets were evacuated to dormitories.
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Warsaw
Solidarity
Seweryn Jaworski
Fire Officers’ Academy
State Fire Academy
Communist Party
PAP
Day care abuse details emerge in Concord case
Investigators report that a San Francisco Bay area caregiver, Mrs. Nathan, abused multiple children at her day care home. Tales of punching, choking, locking in dark rooms led to hospitalizations for six youngsters and the March 18 death of 11 month old Matthew Cromwell. A Concord police officer’s son also suffered alleged injuries.
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Matthew Cromwell
Concord
Nathan
Campbell
Michael Gausman
Reagan Easing Pressure Warns of MiG Jets for Nicaragua
A U S official, requesting anonymity, warns Nicaragua may receive two dozen MiG jets next spring, likely from Cuba. The move would shift balance in Central America, negating Honduras air superiority and strengthening Nicaragua's military edge, signaling a tougher U.S. stance against the revolutionary government.
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Nicaragua
Cuba
Honduras
Central America
Iowa Christmas Tree Prices Hold Steady Across Farms and Stores
Farmers report stable prices this season with per foot costs ranging from 2.25 to 3.50. Vander Streek notes strong sales with most trees sold, while Earl May centers anticipate 33 000 to 35 000 trees. Some trees show green dye treatment to conserve moisture as Iowa growers warn buyers to keep trees moist.
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Vander Streek
Kenyon Hoffman
Hoffman Tree Farm
C Avenue NE
Bowman Woods
Green Branch Tree Ranch
42Nd Street
Seminole Valley Park
Mount Vernon
Earl May
Michigan
Paul Wray
Iowa State University
Wray
Extension Service
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National Council of Senior Citizens
Poland
San Francisco Bay City
Maynard
al Snell
Tion
Soviet Bloc
U.S. Government
Dixon’s
Freightland Furniture
16Th Ave. SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Freightland Furniture Story
Cedar Rapids
Tandy Leather
Dallas
First Avenue S.E
Leathercraft Workshop
Tandy
Brazil
16Th Avenue
S.W
1St Avenue S.E
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