Reagan holds line on budget while signaling no troop plans for El Salvador
President Reagan reaffirmed optimism that conditions will improve but warned against relying on a quick turnaround. He left defense and tax cuts non negotiable, while voicing openness to budget compromises with Congress. He praised Fed anti inflation policy and pledged to cut deficits as deficits shrink, though cautioned that difficult days lie ahead before a recovery begins.
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Today's Chuckle: Mother Rabbit Silences Prying Cubs
A lighthearted joke about a mother rabbit scolding her offspring after a magician pulls them from a hat. The pun hints at surprise and playful family dynamics within a whimsical scene.
No quick easy Salvador solution says general
General Wallace Nutting head of the Southern Command in Panama says there are no quick easy cheap solutions to the El Salvador war. He notes roots are social economic and political with external support for discontent and that most people are neutral. He cites no plans for U S combat troops or trainers and expects no field advisers at this time.
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Ray exit triggers GOP flood of lieutenant governor contenders
Gov. Robert Ray’s decision not to seek re election unleashes a rush of Republican candidates for higher office. Lt. Gov. Terry Branstad is seen as the frontrunner for governor unless Ray changes plans, while several lawmakers including Arthur Neu and others weigh bids for lieutenant governor as the party braces for a new primary battle.
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Legislative plans in doubt as Ray enters lame duck year
Gov. Robert Ray stated he will not seek re election raising questions among Senate and House leaders about advancing his legislative proposals. Senate leaders warn of weakened influence while Lt. Gov. Branstad and House leaders pledge to push the tax package though some programs may falter.
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Retired Floridians hit the boards in Atlantic City gamble
Seven Florida retirees convicted of penny poker in Largo arrive at Bally's Park Place for a celebratory casino weekend. Bally's offers three free days plus shows dinners and $75 in quarters. One of eight did not travel. The group was fined $75 each and placed on 30 days probation after a Largo court conviction for gambling.
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Husband charged with murders of seven at farmhouse
The estranged husband of one of seven people killed at the Post family farmhouse was arrested in Jasper Michigan and charged with seven counts of murder. Robert Lee Haggart a 31 year old cattle auctioneer from Rosebush was taken into custody with a 1980 Buick linked to the family. A Clare County prosecutor issued the seven murder warrants. The killings occurred Tuesday night at the Post home near Farwell Michigan.
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