Israel pushes into Lebanon amid intense clashes and cease-fire talks
Israeli forces drive toward Beirut amid fierce fighting with Syrian troops near the Bekaa Valley. Damascus rejects a cease-fire while Israel reports downing 25 Syrian MiGs and three helicopters. U.S. Haig cites limited Israeli flexibility as regional tensions rise.
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U.S
Lebanon
PLO
Beirut
Syria
Damascus
Bekaa
Beirut-Damascus
Palestine Liberation Organization
Bekaa Valley
Average man now lives 32 years longer than in 1800
The passage notes a rise in life expectancy since 1800 and ties the longer lifespan to meeting rising expenses. It frames longevity as a factor in managing bills and finances in modern times.
House Backs Reagan Budget in 219 206 Victory
The House approved a $765.2 billion fiscal 1983 spending blueprint 219 to 206, rejecting the Democratic plan. GOP leaders trimmed Medicare, Medicaid and welfare to keep the deficit under $100 billion, while adding funds for urban programs. The Iowa delegation split along party lines on the votes.
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House
Reagan
GOP
James Leach
Davenport
Leach
Tom Tauke
Dubuque
Cooper Evans
Grundy Center
Tom Harkin
Ames
Neal Smith
Altoona
Berkley Bedell
Spirit Lake
Bedell
Tauke
Evans
Harkin
Smith
Robert Davis
Michigan
Congress
Bob Michel
Bonn
West Germany
Michel
Britain vows to retake Stanley as Falklands war rages
Britain says talks are unthinkable after Argentine air attacks devastate Falklands forces. Buenos Aires celebrates Day of National Sovereignty while Ottawa reports fog lifting delaying final assault. Prime Ministerial statements insist 9000 British troops will press on to recapture Stanley despite losses.
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Britain
Falkland Islands
Buenos Aires
Falklands
U.S. Weather Service
London
John Nott
Nott
House of Commons
Amtrak Route Through Cedar Rapids Considered
The Chicago and North Western Transportation Co ends long opposition and ponders rerouting Amtrak through central Iowa including Cedar Rapids. Amtrak currently uses Burlington Northern’s southern Iowa line with route evaluation ongoing and an inspection train recently run.
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Amtrak
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Burlington Northern
North Western
C&nw
Omaha
Neb
Chicago
Chambers of Commerce
Zephyr
Denver
Union
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