Leading Indicators rise 0.7 percent in February
The Commerce Department reports the Index of Leading Indicators gained 0.7 percent in February after a 1.5 percent January rise, reversing declines since last June and signaling renewed optimism for a near term economic rebound. Larry Speakes at the White House called the index's move a sign of renewed optimism for growth.
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Washington
Reagan
Commerce Department
Dential
Larry Speakes
State index rises slightly in February
Iowa's leading economic indicators edged up six tenths of 1 percent in February, after a 2.4 percent jump in January, marking gains in three of the past five months. The Iowa Gross State Product fell 2.7 percent in Q4 1984 to $14.87 billion after inflation adjustment, the fifth quarterly decline in a row.
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Judy Daubenmie
Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa
Office For Planning and Programming
South Africa tightens crackdown on dissident groups
The South African government banned meetings of the United Democratic Front and 28 allied groups for three months in eastern Cape and parts of Johannesburg, arresting over 20 activists. Police detained many UDF organizers as President Botha ordered steps to restore order amid escalating unrest.
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Los Angeles Times
Johannesburg
South Africa
United Democratic Front
Louis le Grange
Law and Order
Cape
le Grange
Ciskei
Pieter Botha
Honduras Supreme Court clash sparks arrests and coup claim
Police seized five newly sworn judges amid a feud with President Suazo Cordova who called Congress action a virtual coup. The army commander indicated willingness to act, while one judge fled his office and another was taken by police. Congress recessed after a lengthy session and no interference occurred at the ceremony.
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Suzan Cordova
Congress
Efrain Bu Giron
Honduras
Fire at Aurora Supply raises toxic waste fears
A 2:30 a.m. blaze at Aurora Supply Inc. destroyed a 100 by 300 foot facility storing 42 tons of Lorsban 156 and other farm chemicals. Residents, 240 people, evacuated to relatives or Lamont Church as acrid fumes spread over the town. Cause of the fire unavailable. cleanup and health risks prompted authorities to warn residents.
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Deb Wiley
Iowa
Aurora
Aurora Supply Inc
Lamont Methodist Church
Iowa House keeps most adoption records closed
The Iowa House voted to keep most adoption records closed to protect privacy, rejecting measures to open post July 1 21 year old access and pre April 26 1945 records while agreeing to a new voluntary reunion registry. Lawmakers argued privacy outweighs curiosity despite calls for more humane access.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines
Bureau
Iowa House
Tom Jochum
D.dubuque
Carl
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