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Reagan raps House budget amid tax cut push
President Reagan attacked House Democrats over what he called unconscionable budget cuts aimed at weakening his austerity program. He urged swift action on both a spending bill and a tax bill, warning of a substitute budget if Congress does not act before the August recess.
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Fall from 19-story New York building claimed by police efforts
Walter Foster aged 20 fell from a 19 story New York apartment house Monday as officers sought to talk him from self harm. He landed on a police air bag but died later at a hospital.
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U S eases China arms sale rules during Haig visit
Secretary of State Haig says Washington will lift munitions list restrictions on arms sales to China. An official of China's army will visit U S in August to explore purchases. Deng Xiaoping and Zhao Ziyang met Haig and invited Reagan to China as both sides seek a united front against Soviet expansion.
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TV blamed for disappearance of childhood says NYU educator
Dr. Neil Postman told a Kirkwood Community College audience that television, aided by other forces, is eroding the traditional childhood. He argued media reduce cognitive effort and blur lines between adults and children, contrasting with the printing press's rise that helped define childhood.
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Grant Wood AEA avoids staff cuts after funding boost
Dwight Bode reports that smaller than expected federal cuts will save jobs at Grant Wood Area Education Agency. The agency's special education budget will drop about 555000, but overall funding rises to about 1157000, enabling recall of terminated workers.
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