Reagan veto triggers shutdown over 4 percent budget cut
Budgetclaimed says $4 billion saved by cutting 2 percent from a continuing resolution, but the administration insists only about $2 billion. Reagan vetoes, triggering a one day government shutdown until funding resumes to Dec. 15. GOP leaders expect quick approval of a new resolution before the Dec. 15 deadline. The plan imposes a 4 percent cut on domestic spending excluding entitlements and several programs.
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U N leaders weigh split term or consensus on secretary general
Otunnu says a split term between Waldheim and Salim is unlikely but possible as a last resort. Consensus could avoid balloting, with options including extending Waldheim’s term or selecting a candidate without formal vote. Vetoes by US and China keep the process stalled since Nov. 17.
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Jewelry theft case leads to arrests in Iowa and Tama counties
Four Tama County deputies with Rex Cook Bruce Bolin Jack Prouty and Tom Jones coordinated with Iowa County Sheriff Jim Slockett after a Minnesota message about a possible jewelry theft in Traer. A buy of stolen jewelry for 1050 dollars at a motel led to arrests of Briggs and Howard with charges including third degree theft possession of a controlled substance. The Ewings identified the jewels.
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Subtle Childlike Heroism Moves Audience in Film
The narrative follows Bill who blends adult subtlety with childlike innocence as he impacts hundreds in attendance. Key moments include 24 hours waiting at University Hospital for a preschool friend’s illness, a bedside plea to God with parts of the Lord’s Prayer and Rock of Ages, and a cheering moment when he discovers where to exit a city bus. Afterward the real Bill hosts friends at his coffee shop, asking if the film made them happy.
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Aging conference ends amid protests over committee plans
Richard Schweiker denied claims of manipulated committees at the conference. Jack Ossofsky urged an investigation into packing of committees amid disruption by hundreds of delegates. After three hours of readings the 2,300 attendees approved nearly all recommendations, with unified emphasis on protecting Social Security benefits and future levels.
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Iowans Peach a Coaching Note on Aged Conference
The White House Conference on Aging closed with 3000 delegates returning to Iowa and 49 states. Iowa delegates praised the work of their committees and planned a reunion to discuss the report and feed comments to the Washington office. Bowles, leader of the Iowa delegation, noted the large conference limited debate and said the event gave insights into public sentiment on Social Security and other issues. Bowles will report to Gov. Robert Ray on the conference observations.
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Health likely to overtake breast cancer as leading women’s death cause
A study notes health trends with smoking at its lowest since WWII and infant mortality dropping to 13.8 per 1000 in 1979. It cites delays in first childbirth, slight birth rate rebound in 1979, and Pill usage at 34.5 percent in 1976, with sterilization and other methods following.
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