Ambition to be No 1 and other notes on today’s pages
Contents scan across pages with topics from politics to sports and culture. Highlights include Terry Branstad’s bid for top role, Lute Olson NCAA talk, Washington district clash with Marion, and Iowa swimmers’ Big Ten hopes as well as human interest items on a toddler recovery and a dramatic film set rescue.
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Terry Branstad
Lute Olson
Cherokee French
Washington
Marion
Iowa
Indiana
Plan to merge state and county DSS offices gains conditional approval
A plan to consolidate the state and county Department of Social Services offices in a single building received conditional approval. The decision, noted on Page 4A, outlines potential benefits and remaining requirements before final authorization.
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DSS
Patience in Traffic Quips Replace Rush Hour Frustration
A witty observation contrasts two drivers on the road, praising patience in the rear driver while noting it cannot be extended to the front driver. The brief caption hints at courtesy and timing in everyday navigation.
Senate panel backs proposal to scrap milk price increase
The Senate Agriculture Committee voted 14 to 2 to approve Reagan administration plans to block an April 1 rise in milk price supports to 13.68 per 100 pounds. If approved, consumer milk and dairy prices would rise, while dairy farmers gain income from an Oct. 1 increase.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee Today
Reagan
Congress
Agriculture Committee
Roger Jepsen
A-Iowa
John Melcher
D-Mont
Patrick Leahy
Mark Andrews
R-N.d
White House
Larry Speakes
Speakes
Agriculture Department
Defense budget surge sought for Navy and bombers
Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger urged a $32.6 billion increase in the Pentagon budget, arguing the United States must halt the shift in military advantage to the Soviet Union. He said the rise is essential and long term, with $178 billion requested for fiscal 1981 and $222.2 billion for fiscal 1982, most of which would be spent in future years on ships aircraft and other defense programs.
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Washington
Caspar Weinberger
Pentagon
United States
Russia
Weinberger
Senate Armed Services Committee
U.S
Defense
Snyder
Scientists unveil how caffeine keeps you alert
Johns Hopkins researchers led by Dr. Solomon Snyder show caffeine blocks a natural slowdown mechanism, explaining its stimulant effects. The team notes potential for improved drugs like a safer theophylline. findings will appear in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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New York
Solomon Snyder
Society For Neuroscience
Snyder
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Jefferson Katims
Robert Bruns
Zoltan Annan
John Daly
National Academy of Sciences
U S Embassy Hit by Gunfire in San Salvador Attack
Leftist guerrillas fired on the U S Embassy in San Salvador with submachine guns as two vehicles rolled by. No injuries reported though windows and walls were struck. Marines set rooftop lookouts with sandbags. Reinforcements and earlier raids noted amid ongoing civil conflict and agrarian reform clashes.
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U.S
San Salvador
el Salvador
UPI
Reagan
Junta
Two Children Die At Mardi Gras In New Orleans
Police say two children died during Mardi Gras as crowds packed the streets. An 8-year-old fell from a ladder toppled by the crowd and a 24-year-old girl was run over by a float while reaching for an item. Police will recommend lower float sides for safety next year.
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New Orleans
Wayne Tamborella
New Orleans Charity Hospital
Sue Ellen Lewis
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State News
Mommie Dearest
Frank Sinatra
Chrysler
Iacocca
Bob Greene
Paul Harvey
Black
David Broder
Mary
Robert Wagman
Clayton County
Linn County
Abby
Marion Bridge
Leo Foels
Postville
Elkader
Defense Secretary
Supreme Court
Enrique Campos
Roberto D’aubuisson
D’aubuisson
National Guard
Mardi Gras
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