Budget Talks Teeter as Defense Hike Seeks Compromise
As budget negotiations open, defense spending faces difficulty despite a 2.3 percent hike and a proposed 5 percent increase sought by Democrats and Republicans. GOP lawmakers doubt passage, while a failure could worsen deficits and imperil the economic recovery. House and Senate leaders warn of chaos without agreement, and a tax rise is likely in any compromise.
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Wilson Foods contract talks move toward negotiation
Anderson said no real negotiations until today and that Wilson has cooperated in sharing financial data as required by law. The union seeks details on losses in futures, costs, and competitive position to strengthen bargaining. In Oklahoma City a hearing on Wilson Foods’ bid to bar NLRB action is planned, with a trial date set in Linn District Court for the union’s repudiation suit. Permanent injunctions remain in place barring interference with plant traffic and endangering picketers.
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Police reduce Cedar Rapids plant security as strike tensions ease
Police outside Wilson Foods in Cedar Rapids were cut from about 50 to 25 officers as the situation remained calm. Earlier, more than 50 officers plus Linn County deputies and Marion police were called to quell violence during a strike over a 40 percent pay cut after the plant filed for bankruptcy.
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TV Vision magazine spotlights sports and film
TV Vision magazine highlights sports coverage and cinema features. It spotlights upcoming games and movie reviews, naming athletes and studios.
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Reagan outlines flexible ceilings in arms talks efforts
A senior official said US negotiators will flexibly approach a 5000 warhead ceiling with a potential 1100 to 1200 range speculated for parity. Reagan emphasized alternative measures based on throw weight and noted three rounds of talks with limited progress due to Soviet stance. Rep. Dicks welcomed stability but requests classified briefing on Rowny’s instructions.
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Weather Outlook With Warm Weekend and Notable Extremes
An extended forecast shows a chance of showers Saturday and Monday with partly cloudy Sunday. Highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. Wednesday temperatures range from a low near 28 at Sault Ste. Marie to a high near 107 at Gila Bend.
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