Haig warns cutting aid would be fatal to El Salvador
Secretary of State Alexander Haig told Congress that halting military aid would be a fatal blow to the El Salvador government in its fight against leftist guerrillas amid mounting Central America policy controversy. Also, bipartisan moves push for a nuclear freeze and reductions. comedian Richard Pryor's fourth wife Jennifer Pryor files for divorce citing irreconcilable differences.
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Phantom foul dispute sparks heated talk in Iowa hoop scene
The row over a controversial call in a Purdue at Iowa game drew sharp reactions from coach Lute Olson and fans. Replays suggest a bad referee decision, fueling debate as Iowa’s Hawks focus on upcoming games.
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NCAA mat tourney opens with Ames hosting 52nd championships
The 52nd NCAA wrestling championships start in Ames with early action centering on two former Cedar Rapids Prairie stars amid controversy. The event marks the return of a major national college wrestling showdown to the Iowa venue.
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Market shifts hint at food stocks leading rebound
Energy and high tech shares may fade as the market turns up. Food stocks like Quaker Oats and General Mills could take the lead. Rich Byrum of Waterloo resigns as secretary manager of the National Cattle Congress effective April 2. Farm, page 90.
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IE workers push to keep 13.5 percent discount plan
Iowa Electric employees flood state offices with mail after the Iowa Commerce Commission ordered the end of a 60 year old 13.5 percent wage discount. Lawmakers split over changing the law while IE argues the cut is costly to replace. Petitions circulate as officials weigh potential court action.
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Reagan aide warns major cuts shrink student aid
Federal aid to college students would be slashed nearly in half by 1984 under cutbacks already enacted or sought by President Reagan. Alice Rivlin, director of the Congressional Budget Office, said loan cuts were drastic and could make it hard for graduates to borrow. Education Secretary Bell defended the budget as austere amid a lean federal deficit.
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Bell employees still get price break
Northwestern Bell officials confirm no tracking of employee discounts for 7000 Iowa workers, despite a state law restricting cross utility discounts. The Iowa Commerce Commission said discounts totaling about 119000 dollars yearly must end, with law citing only telephone staff may receive reduced rates for personal use.
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Danish King Frederick IX Birthday Born in 1899
The record notes the birth of King Frederik IX of Denmark on this date in 1899. It marks the origin of a royal line that would influence Danish monarchy in the 20th century.
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