Reagan cuts labeled as war on children by defense fund
The Children’s Defense Fund accuses President Reagan of an $8 billion 1983 cut plan that would harm children while White House allowances rise. Marian Wright Edelman, president of the foundation, says Reagan asked more sacrifices from children than any other group. The Nation.
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Barbara Mandrell rules out weekly TV show next year
Barbara Mandrell states there will be no Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters or any weekly program next year after finishing NBC taping. She says she is not going to do a weekly show next year. The note hints at network budget debates in People.
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People
Weatherization program halted after staff layoffs in HACAP area
Funding loss ends home weatherproofing for most low income residents in HACAP service area as DOE funds run out. Eleven of fourteen weatherization crew workers across six counties were laid off January 22, leaving many households without services.
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Department of Energy
Iowa News
Iran clerical leadership council forms amid Khomeini health doubt
Iranian exile sources report a leadership council to succeed Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini as speculation grows about his health. The move follows an announcement that Khomeini canceled engagements for the next 20 days, with details emerging Monday.
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Rules for metal sales to protect grandma’s silver
State senator Arthur Bud Kudart of Cedar Rapids urges licensing for metal buyers and mandatory transaction records to curb theft of heirloom silverware. He says burglars exploit easy fencing and dealers may melt items or resell them, leaving Grandma’s forks gone.
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Bud” Kudart
Rcedar Rapids
Iowa News
Olson Keeps Boyle in Starting lineup despite slump
Lute Olson will keep Kevin Boyle in the Iowa starting five despite a scoring drought. The coach noted Boyle's broader value beyond points as several strong local boys basketball teams prepare for key Week battles in the Metro area.
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Iowa
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Boyle
Help for buying used cars
Rod Birmingham of the arson fraud unit at Aetna Life & Casualty advises asking simple questions before buying a used car. The note appears in Money Box on page 5C.
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Aetna Life & Casualty Co
Money Box
Ex-NATO general warns of Soviet salami-slicing tactics
Retired Major General Reginald J G Weeks, former NATO intelligence chief, warns the West must spot salami slicing by the Soviets earlier and build countermeasures. He outlines differences between NATO and the Warsaw Pact, notes Aeroflot activity as a telltale sign, and recalls past East Bloc suppression of reform.
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Nancy Reagan launches Florida anti drug tour
First Lady Nancy Reagan travels to St Petersburg for a two day anti drug abuse campaign urging stricter penalties for pushers and active parental involvement. She cites growth in parental groups from 1000 to 3000 and visits Alpha Program sessions aiding troubled children.
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Grassley unveils bill to freeze budget and taxes
U S Senator Charles Grassley announces a plan to freeze the federal budget and hold taxes at 1982 levels for two years. The measure aims for a balanced budget by late 1984 or early 1985 and seeks to curb growing deficits while preserving defense spending. Film director John Schlesinger is 56.
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