Vicious pit bull from Cedar Rapids irks Wadena residents
In Wadena Iowa a six year old pit bull that recently arrived from Cedar RapidsBit the owner's two year old daughter prompting local residents to complain about the dog presence near homes with children and seniors across from the Wadena Christian Academy.
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Fayette County
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Wadena Christian Academy
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North Dakota Becomes Prairie Gambling Oasis
North Dakota adopts a broad gaming policy that channels a large share of gambling revenue to civic and fraternal groups and veterans organizations while Iowa lawmakers seek to legalize a related plan. Estimated annual wagering reaches 140 million dollars with nonresidents contributing a sizable portion. John Jacobson heads the state's gaming division.
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North Dakota
John Jacobson
North Dakota Gambling Oasis Fueled by Pull Tabs Says Official
Jacobson notes North Dakota has become a gambling hub since 1981 with pull tabs driving the market. He cites about 113 million in fiscal 1984 on $1 tickets offering up to 1000, while blackjack and other games account for smaller sums and pools, bingo, raffles, and punch boards fill the rest.
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Israelis End Sidon Pullout with Three-Phase Lebanon Exit
Israeli forces complete the first phase of withdrawal from Sidon by pulling down flags and encampments and moving 300 troops toward the Awali River. Lebanese army units enter Sidon as pro Israeli forces leave, with celebrations and mixed reactions among residents and leaders in Beirut praising the move as liberation.
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Reagan Draws Contras Parallel to American Revolution Heroes
President Reagan used his weekly radio address to urge Congress to authorize $14 million in covert aid to the Nicaraguan rebels known as the contras. He compared their fight to the American Revolution and urged public support while congressional leaders doubted approval.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
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