Money available but harder to get
Iowa bankers say ample farm loan funds exist but access is tighter due to higher debt scrutiny. Some farmers report easier access elsewhere, while asset values fall. Nationally, over 1.4 billion in Farmers Home Administration funds back loans. Reagan adds 950 million for the program.
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Iowa
Iowa State University
Iowa Bankers Association
Leroy Bistricky
Frances Buresh
Ely
Baresh
Wayne Newton
Luzerne
Cedar County
Farmers Home Administration
Reagan
Reagan to oppose dictatorships on left and right in new policy
Reagan outlines a policy to Congress opposing dictatorships of the left and right. The message stresses human rights and regional security, aims to boost aid to anti Soviet rebels, and signals tougher Moscow reassessment amid global democratic currents.
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New York Times
Washington
Reagan
Congress
Jeane Kirkpatrick
U.S
United Nations
Philippines
Haiti
Tion
Moscow
Angola
Afghanistan
Cambodia
Ethiopia
Nicaragua
Mos
GOP Urges Spend Iowa Plan Money On Education
Iowa Senate Republicans press to divert remaining Lottery profits from the Iowa Plan to classroom funding. They seek up to 19 million of last fall's 28.5 million shortfall and possible next year's 762 million school aid, forming a committee to reform the aid formula while opposing an income tax surcharge.
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Iowa
Acette
Des Moines
Iowa Senate
Senate
Cal Hultman
R-Red Oak
Terry Branstad
Hultman
Today's Chuckle on Government Courage and Debt
A humorous quip contrasts government boldness with debt, noting officials continue spending despite red ink. The line satirically applauds public sector audacity while hinting at fiscal strain.
Giotto Probes Halley Dust Storm Causes Signal Loss
European spacecraft Giotto encountered a dense dust wall near Halley's comet, blacking out for 25 minutes. It then resumed data transmission but only with no new pictures, while monitors logged 120 hits per second and a speed of 155000 mph 415 miles from the nucleus.
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Darmstadt
West Germany
Giotto
Outer Space
Earth
Halley
Peter Wenzel
European Space Agency
Solar and Atmospheric Division
Wenzel
Reagan Budget Faces House Rejection and Senate Cutback
The House rejected Reagan's 1987 budget 312 to 12 as Democrats accused Democrats of flimflam. Senate Budget Chairman Pete Domenici proposed a defense plan with no growth beyond inflation, about 1 percent increases over two years, challenging the administration's military buildup.
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Washington Post
Washington
Senate Budget Committee
Reagan
House
Pete Domenici
R. N.M
Domenici
Senate
GOP
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