Iowa News Roundup Reflects Tensions In Sports And Politics
Skaters in Cedar Rapids face renewed scrutiny as politics spill into sports. The Hawkeyes prep for a revenge bid at Illinois after defeating a weakened Wildcats. Hayden Fry praises a $510000 football facility aimed at boosting competition with top programs. Journal notes on local education funding cuts, public notices, and broader civic issues.
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Hawkeyes
Illinois
Hayden Fry
Iowa
Washington
The collector of Internal Revenue never stays lost
A wry note about the tax man appears in this periodical aside, joking that someone always guides the collector of Internal Revenue. The line implies ongoing oversight and navigation for tax officials.
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Internal Revenue
Reagan calls for drastic economy cure to Congress
President Reagan urged immediate approval of a broad anti-government plan to slash spending taxes and regulation. Republicans and Democrats pledged to study changes as Congress weighs budget cuts and tax proposals despite concerns over deficits and timing.
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Washington
Reagan
Congress
Oval Office
Alan Cranston
California
Senate
Jake Gann
John Lieberling
Ohio
James Jones
D-Okla
House Budget Committee
Bob Dole
R-Kan
Senate Finance Committee
Jobless rate steadies at 7.4 percent in January
The Labor Department reports the January jobless rate at 7.4 percent, unchanged from December. About 7.8 million Americans were unemployed while 97.7 million were employed, with gains led by women entering the workforce and industry adding nearly 400,000 jobs in January.
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Washington
Labor Department
Sar Levitan
Murray Weidenbaum
Reagan
Council of Economic Advisers
Weidenbaum
White House
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Janet Norwood
Congressional Joint Economic Committee
Tehran clashes erupt as leftists battle Muslim fundamentalists
In Tehran up to 10,000 leftists clashed with Islamic fundamentalists leaving 30 to 40 injured. Police reported many casualties while reports on fatalities varied as security troops separated Fedayeen Khalq and Hezbollahi factions near Freedom Square and Tehran University amid protests over Iran US talks and unemployment concerns.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Iran
Tehran
Ayatollah Ruhollah
Freedom Square
Herky the Macaw Kidnapped from Hawkeye Seed Co
Nancy Stevens reports Herky a 25 year old scarlet macaw valued at 7 pounds and 30 inches long was stolen when thieves shattered a 4 by 5 foot window at Hawkeye Seed Co. They took Herky and a parrot cage. Store owner Tom Machen seeks a ransom.
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Herky
Birdnappers
Hawkeye Seed Co
Tom Machen
Machen
Scarlet Red
Weak steel found in Highway 18 bridge shocks Wisconsin
Metallurgists report steel in portions of the Prairie du Chien to McGregor bridge was the weakest seen, threatening collapse since opening six years ago. Wisconsin seeks $6 million in emergency federal funds to restore the structure barricaded January 16 after a 4 inch crack. Repairs could take a year and potential legal action against builders or suppliers is anticipated.
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Madison
Wis
UPI
U.S. Highway 18
Prairie du Chien
McGregor
Marquette
Iowa
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Transportation
Lowell Jackson
Lee Dreyfus
U.S. Steel
Charles Pestotnik
Walter Scott
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