Haig limping noted as Connally may wait in wings
Secretary of State Haig, described as limping badly after a White House dispute, avoids confirming resignation. A State Department source says Haig angers four top aides while former Texas Governor Connally may be ready to replace him. Congressional leaders comment on Haig's future as a presidential team fights continue.
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Reagan victory as dairy subsidy hike is cut
Congress passed a bill to eliminate the April 1 dairy subsidy increase, sending it to President Reagan for signature. The measure, estimated to save $147 million this year, passed the Senate by voice vote after House approval, removing symbolic riders and maintaining a broader push for federal spending cuts. Iowa lawmakers backed the move citing oversupply concerns, while critics warned farmers face ongoing hardship.
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Reagan seeks 30 percent tax cut veto against one year plan
President Reagan presses for a 30 percent income tax cut over three years and vows to veto a one year bill. Budget Director Stockman warned, while House Ways and Means chair Rostenkowski signaled the three year approach is mostly dead. Senate Democrats push amendments to restore funds including 295 million of 400 million for veterans programs as Republicans face stiff votes.
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Economic indicators dip for third straight month
The Commerce Department reports a 0.3 percent February drop in the Leading Indicators index, the third monthly decline. Six indicators fell, including hours worked, layoff rates, and stock prices, while four rose. The Coincident Indicators index also slipped 0.4 percent in February after January gains.
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Burnett Victory Evens the Score in Libel Suit
Los Angeles AP reports Carol Burnett won a 1.6 million dollar libel verdict against the National Enquirer after a 13 hour trial. Jury awarded 300000 in damages and 1.3 million in punitive damages. Burnett plans to donate the award. Enquirer plans post verdict motions and possible appeal.
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SAT policy allows test question copies for select dates
The College Entrance Examination Board will offer copies of SAT questions and answer sheets with correct answers starting next fall for 1.3 million test takers on five of 12 dates in the 1981-82 year. The move follows two incidents of multiple correct answers in math problems and costs extra.
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Armored Truck Robbery Stuns Montreal Police
In Montreal a lone bandit unlocked the armored truck and grabbed 2.4 million dollars in cash and securities after forcing a guard to flee. The thief fled, the truck found abandoned in an east Montreal alley an hour later with the bandit and loot missing.
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Cosby jokes Helen Reddy headlined at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Bill Cosby explains he wanted Helen Reddy to be the top act at Harrah's Club in Lake Tahoe as a precaution for a possible surge of Australian visitors to the hotel. The remark reflects his agenda of securing a strong opening for the show.
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Teen given three life terms in Miami riots killings
Samuel Lightsey Jr. 17 was sentenced to three consecutive life terms for the beating and stoning deaths of three white youths during May riots. Brothers Lawrence and Leonard Capers received 45 years each. The Dade County judge cited deterrence and maximum penalties under the law.
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