Iowa Parimutuel Betting Debate Sparks Jobs and Revenue Claims
Des Moines report outlines arguments for and against legalizing parimutuel betting in Iowa. Backers led by Gov Branstad and Rep Woods say it could spawn a new industry, create 200 to 600 jobs at tracks, boost hotels and restaurants, and fund state programs. Opponents warn of social costs. Proposals include a racing commission and varying tax rates from 4 to 6 percent, with possible single track at the state fairgrounds.
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Judy Daubenmiergazette
Des Moines
Bureau
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Illinois
Terry Branstad
Jack Woods
D-Des Moines
Branstad
Woods
Cedar Rapids
National Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Council Bluffs
Photographer Lee Accused in Cyanide Death Probe
South Korean police say amateur photographer Lee Tong-shik, famed for awards, lured his lover Kim Kyong-hae to a mountainside near Seoul on December 14 for a photo session. He allegedly supplied cyanide capsules that caused her chills and died. Lee denies knowledge of any poisoning.
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Lee Tong-shik
Lee
Kim Kyong-hae
Seoul
Pentagon presses new MX missile funding push
The Pentagon seeks a $1.3 billion fiscal 1983 supplement to finance MX deployment on schedule and reduce deficit impact by cutting other programs. Reagan and Weinberger back a basing review and plan to press Congress after March 1 for funds to produce and deploy the MX and Pershing II.
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George C. Wilson
Washington Post Service
Washington
Pentagon
Congress
Defense Department
Office of Management and Budget
Reagan
Defense
Caspar W. Weinberger
Lobbyists prepare for clash over Social Security reform
Washington debate centers on a $168 billion bipartisan plan to fund Social Security through the 1980s. The package would raise taxes for 115 million workers and employers, delay cost of living increases for current beneficiaries, tax half of benefits, and extend coverage to new groups including federal workers and certain nonprofits.
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Los Angeles Times Service
Washington
Congress
Rise Up O Men of God Hymn Sheltered by Note
A church program lists the hymn Rise Up, O Men of God with the instruction The congregation will remain seated in parentheses beneath the title. Copyright text follows.
Sunday Spotlight The penalty of surviving
Flight attendant Lannie Chevalier survived two helicopter crashes that killed others. She endured nightmares, flashbacks, and guilt, with lingering trauma from both crashes and ongoing psychological scars. The speaker describes persistent sleep problems and emotional distress after her survivals.
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Joan Sweeney
Los Angeles Times
Lannie Chevalier
New York City
Chevalier
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