Shultz Signals Possible Force in Nicaragua Crisis
Secretary Shultz warned a voluntary shift by Managua is unlikely and that the United States may pursue change through peaceful diplomacy or through contras arms. He stressed Sandinistas will not alter goals without strong incentives, noting past aid cuts and renewed congressional votes. He stressed multilateral paths and possible unilateral action.
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Weather outlook shows rain possible early week
Extended forecast indicates rain chances Monday or Tuesday with partly cloudy conditions on Wednesday. Temperatures will reach the 30s to 40s during the day and fall to the 20s to 30s at night, with colder teens Tuesday.
National Temperature Extremes Reported Friday
Low Friday reached 2 degrees at Craig Colorado. High Friday hit 87 degrees in both Laredo and McAllen Texas.
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Weather disruptions and flood watches across the Midwest and plains
Rain and fog cripple Chicago air traffic with FAA restricting O Hare and Midway flights. Flood watches and warnings blanket Texas to Ohio, with 1 to 2 inches of rain common in many areas and up to 8 inches possible in Colorado mountains. Temperatures rise nationwide including 73 in Richmond and 80 in San Francisco.
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Senate Farm Debate Turns Acrimonious Over Acreage Cuts
The Senate debate on farm policy grows tense as the administration pushes a long term plan to 2000 with market oriented price supports and phased-out direct payments. Democrats seek to attach debt relief and advance CCC loans to help drought and debt affected farmers. Republicans clash over funding and targeting.
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Iowa debt plan faces mixed reactions amid farm credit crisis
Iowans react to Block's revised debt restructuring plan for farmers with mixed views. Branstad calls the change workable while Blanshaw Avenson and others criticize it as insufficient. Lawmakers consider state sales tax hikes to fund a $65 million interest subsidy. farmers urge federal aid and clearer action now.
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Appeal filed in DHS case for state funded surgery
A diabetes patient appeals a DHS decision in Marengo to obtain state paid surgery. A hearing officer will rule within a month on medical necessity while the patient’s weight and health factors are scrutinized. The case notes unstable diabetes and high insulin needs despite efforts to lose weight.
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