Benefit cut survives in Senate
The Senate defeated Moynihan’s bid to strike a three year 40 billion Social Security cut from a Republican budget plan by 51 to 44, preserving the reduction as a budget assumption while a GOP substitute would allow action only to preserve solvency. The measure sparked debate over whether Congress will alter Social Security funding and when.
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What goes up must come down in orbit
A concise joke notes that things rise only to fall back, implying orbital motion. The line plays on physics of gravity and space. Copyright goodwill ends. no further context provided.
Ten Thousand Dollar Baby Contest Winner in Cedar Rapids
Erin Ann Evan-Schwartz, 12 weeks old, daughter of Alan and Chris Evan-Schwartz, won a $10,000 monthly prize from Maternity Gift Associates of Hilton Head. The prize is paid on her 18th birthday and funds may aid college costs. MGA donates $1,000 to St. Luke's obstetrical department for each winner.
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Britain claims channel in Falklands crisis
Britain asserts control of the channel between East and West Falkland, cutting the Argentine garrisons’ supply lifeline as warships seize the passage. An American TV reporter in Argentina was abducted and beaten, then released in a Buenos Aires suburb after questioning by police.
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Negotiations May Bring Guilty Pleas by Lewellyn
The Gazette reports Gary Lewellyn's attorneys and federal prosecutors may arrange pleas by next week on charges tied to an alleged stock manipulation scheme. Lewellyn surrendered in Cedar Rapids April 20 after disappearing March 31.
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Hultman Senate confirmed for U.S. Attorney post in Iowa
Evan Curly Hultman has been confirmed as U S Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa and may be sworn in today in Washington or Waterloo. Senator Grassley and Sen Jepsen clash over the oath location while Hultman reflects on a career with highs, lows, and little bitterness.
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