House OKs gas tax still faces Senate filibuster fight
The House passed a 9 cent a gallon gasoline tax increase to fund roads and transit, 180 to 87, then adjourned for the year as the Senate, led by Howard Baker, faced a stubborn filibuster from Jesse Helms. The lame duck session aimed to finish government funding and other bills, despite Christmas timing and ongoing talks with a conference committee.
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Economy shows renewed decline as inflation cools
The U.S. economy is receding after a brief summer uptick with inflation subsiding. Officials note a weak recovery path, a likely 2.2 percent annual drop in late 1982 GNP, and a 0.1 percent November price rise implying the smallest full year inflation in a decade.
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Andropov Offers Limited Soviet Missile Cuts in Europe
Soviet leader Yuri Andropov proposed trimming medium range missiles to French and British levels, signaling a move to block NATO Pershing 2 and cruise missiles in Europe. The United States rejected, citing 260 Soviet missiles and mobile launchers as a deterrent risk, while Andropov pressed long range cuts and a no first use pledge if NATO matches.
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Tate 4 As you travel down life’s highway tolls rise
A reflective column comparing moral and practical costs on life’s journey. The author uses travel imagery to discuss choices, paths, and consequences as one moves forward. Copyright notice appears at the end.
Santa Claus Returns to Tabitha After Cat Rescued
Three year old Tabitha Miller of Marion smiles through tears when her kitten Smokee, treated with flea dip by mistake, survives. The 8 month old cat, thought dead, is found alive at Edgewood Animal Hospital and brought home after doctors call.
Kitten Saved After Illness Sudden Rescue by Vets
A three year old Marion girl Tabitha Miller reclaims a kitten thought to be dead after Edgewood Animal Hospital veterinarians Tom Hauk and John Goedeken treat it for flea illness. Despite the Millers initial wish to euthanize, doctors saved the cat.
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City Worker Electrocuted After Contact At Plant
Erwin Tschopp, a Cedar Rapids city employee, died after reaching or falling into a high voltage circuit at the Water Pollution Control Plant. City safety director Lora Summerwill and public improvements commissioner Wayne Murdock released a terse statement after city and OSHA investigations.
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