Senate calls for Lebanon pullout as U S Marines stay debated
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Charles Percy urged bringing home the Marines in Lebanon "as soon as possible" amid warnings from House Speaker O'Neill that Congress will move to shorten their stay unless diplomacy advances. Israeli warplanes bombed Palestinian guerrilla targets in the mountains above Beirut as the reaction page notes.
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Congress
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Texas
Reagan says Syria talks ripe after Goodman release
President Reagan thanked Syria for freeing Lt. Robert Goodman Jr. and said the moment is ripe to discuss all issues with Syria. He spoke by phone with Goodman and Rev. Jesse Jackson and praised Jackson's role while noting no diplomatic concessions were required.
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Hafez Assad
Syria
Robert Goodman Jr
United States
Goodman
Jesse Jackson
Damascus
White House
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Airport snow figures didn't measure up
Cedar Rapids face snow depth confusion after official FAA measurement showed 1 inch, later corrected to 2 inches. Local observers reported 4 to 5 inches, while airport staff noted runways were cleared of 3 inches more than the official tally, highlighting variability from drifting and location.
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Cedar Rapids
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Flight Service
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Perry Baker
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Des Moines
Iowa Public Television Funding Fight Sees Another Rejected Proposal
Des Moines The Friends of Iowa Public Television rejected a proposed contract and offered its own plan. The dispute centers on funding control and the creation of a trust fund with equal representation from both sides, delaying a long stalled renewal since November.
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Des Moines
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Max Miller
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Class Reunion Chuckle Hints at Old Friends’ Fading Spots
A witty column notes a class reunion where many attendees appear older and slower, with sharp humor about aging. The piece pokes fun at how memories contrast with present realities as longtime classmates reconnect.
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