Reagan Panel Seeks Fixes for Hunger in Nation
President Reagan said the Task Force on Food Assistance presents a challenge to address hunger across the country. Commission chair J. Clayborn La Force Jr. noted the lack of precise hunger measurements while urging action. The panel suggested possible increases to food stamp benefits of about 500 million dollars annually.
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Washington
Reagan
Administration
Commission
J. Clayborn la Force Jr
la Force
Branstad proposes new budget measures and fuel tax hike
Gov. Branstad outlines a package to balance the Iowa budget that includes an 11-cent-per-gallon motor fuel tax increase raising about 15.1 million annually and a driver’s license fee doubling to 20 dollars. He calls the plan bold yet cautious while urging a broader political debate.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Midwest
Illinois
Branstad push on drunk driving faces constitutional questions
Gov. Terry Branstad proposes tougher penalties for drunk driving and new provisional driving licenses for ages 16 to 21. The plan includes license revocation for youths with any alcohol in their system, higher beer and liquor taxes, and stricter sales rules. Some legislators question constitutionality, noting penalties could apply even when drinking occurred at home with parents.
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Ralph Rosenberg
D-Ames
Rosenberg
Story County
Minnette Doderer
Iowa City
Wally Horn
Cedar Rapids
Charlton Heston Delivers Greetings From USS Fort Snelling
Audrey Twachtmann recalls Charlton Heston calling her home with holiday greetings for Steven Twachtmann and the crew of the USS Fort Snelling, who were offshore near Lebanon. Heston promised to call every parent and keep in touch through their ship visit and a birthday call from Haifa.
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Marion
Audrey Twachtmann
Charlton Heston
Red Sea
Heston
Twachtmann
Audrey
Ken
Steven
Middle East
Fort Snelling
Lebanon
Navy
Haifa
Israel
Mr. Twachtmann
Chuckle Clothes and Suits Help Lawyers Succeed
A light note suggests attire may influence perception, noting that a sharp suit has aided many lawyers in their careers. The piece wryly contrasts appearance with true skill while tipping a smile at professional image.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
South Dakota
Gasohol
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
By Judy Daubenmier
Milwaukee
Mr. Zhao
Zhao Ziyang
White House
Zhao
U.S
Burt Reynolds
Gregory Peck
Dinah Shore
Son
Nancy Stevens
Abby
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