Reagan urges sweeping shift of welfare taxes to states
President Reagan asked Congress to move 47 billion dollars of welfare food stamps and related programs and their tax funding to state and local governments starting in October 1983 with completion in eight years. The plan would transfer excise tax receipts from gasoline tobacco alcohol and telephones and the windfall profits tax on oil to state financing while the federal government would assume Medicaid funding. Reagan acknowledged recession and said tax and budget cuts would continue despite hard times.
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Faulty wiring blamed in four Hershberger deaths
A Kalona fire blamed on faulty wiring in an upstairs hallway fixture killed four Hershberger children living with Firman and Sevilla. Juanita age 10 and twins Virgil Verton age 9 and Keith age 6 died from smoke inhalation. Darwin, a 3-year-old, survived. The house 3.4 miles north of Kalona on U.S. Highway 1 burned. parents escaped in night clothes into sub-zero weather.
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Iowa leaders mostly praise Reagan State of the Union
Iowa legislative leaders and Gov. Ray reacted cautiously to President Reagan’s State of the Union, praising parts but questioning the plan’s rollout and funding. Lt. Gov. Branstad hailed a bold program while critics urged clarity on revenue figures and welfare equity between states. Jenkins criticized the address as familiar.
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Republicans hail Reagan State of the Union as brave plan
Congressional Republicans praise Reagan's State of the Union as a brave statement guiding federal roles and a better future. Democrats, led by Byrd, express reservations about economy, while O'Neill says rapid action is unlikely and study will precede floor consideration. Jepsen and Smith provide mixed Iowa reactions as page 14A notes.
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Two More Feared Drowned After World DC-10 Crash
Boston officials report two more presumed dead from the World Airways DC-10 crash into Boston Harbor after it overran an icy runway. Walter Metcalf 70 and Leo Metcalf 40 of Dedham Mass were identified as missing. Airline and airport officials blamed passenger list issues and a computer error while 39 were treated for injuries and most released.
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Words failed us sign marks bookstore closure
A bookstore displays a stark out of business sign reading Words failed us signaling its closure. The window poster hints at inventory liquidation while staff prepare to wind down operations. Local readers note the shop’s long stood presence in the district.
Farm Progress Show Heads to Marion in 1983
The Farm Progress Show the world’s largest outdoor farm exhibition comes to Marion for a three day run September 27 to 29 1983. The event draws hundreds of thousands of farmers and features new equipment demonstrations and novelty acts while showcasing fall lines from manufacturers on a 1400 acre site near Marion.
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