Israeli raids widen as Habib urges restraint in Lebanon
Israeli forces pressed attacks across Lebanon and northern Israel with planes striking Beirut targets causing heavy casualties, while U S envoy Habib urged an end to the fighting. Begin defended the raids saying they protect civilians from rocket attacks. PLO leader Arafat condemned the operation as an American planned war of extermination.
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Minnesota public employees strike shuts state services
Hundreds of state workers walk off at 12 01 a m in Minnesota's largest public employee strike. The 18600 Council 6 members press wage demand as a mediation session fails to resume talks. Non nursing staff at nine state hospitals and two homes join, with the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley temporarily closed. Prison guards remain on duty due to binding arbitration.
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Permit Rules Shape Gun Purchases and Concealed Carry
Sheriff Sawyer reports that handgun purchase permits allow buying multiple handguns in a year, while concealed carry permits require a four hour safety course and shooting test. First six months of this year show more nonprofessionals granted concealed permits than prior six months, though total is down from 1980. Renewals dominate but stricter review is urged. economy may drive gun purchases.
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Sheriff's Department
Park board weighs keg deposits and new restrooms plan
Beerreason Hamilton urged a $50 damage deposit per keg if regulation passes, to deter litter and aid enforcement. A 3 p.m checkout for campers is proposed with flexible end times. Four new restrooms, two at Pinicon Ridge and two at Morgan Creek, cost about $5,000 each and will include running water.
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Conservation Board Administration
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Linn County
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IMF Warns On World Economy Versus Policymaker Optimism
The IMF report says positive factors exist but warns against complacency due to high interest rates and stagflation risks. It criticizes Reagan’s 1982 forecast, projects inflation around 10 percent this year and 8 percent next year, and notes unemployment near 8.25 percent. It highlights protectionism risks and heavy debt by developing countries while noting policy constraints from high rates and a strong dollar.
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Pinball dispute leads to assault at 7-Eleven
A 13-year-old Hiawatha youth was slapped and knocked down by a 17-year-old at the 7-Eleven on Center Point Road after refusing to quit his pinball game. The assailant fled with three other teens after the incident reported Saturday night.
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