Iowa House OKs parimutuel betting on horse and dog racing
The Iowa House approved a parimutuel betting bill 53 to 44 after hours of debate, with a strict anti drugging ban and a rejection of banning dog racing. Supporters say jobs tourism and revenue will rise while opponents warn of scandals and social harm. The measure now heads to the Senate and then Gov Branstad for final action.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Sureau
I Iowa House
Jack Woods
D-Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
Aready
House
Terry Branstad
Lowell Jenkins
D-Montrose
Woods
Minnette Doderer
Diowa City
Senate Defeats Reagan Budget Proposals in 1984 Vote Fallout
The Republican Senate rejected a 1984 budget plan with a $190 billion deficit and nominal tax rises 52 to 48, then shot down a rival plan for higher taxes in a 53 to 46 vote. The chamber sent the issue to Budget Committee for a three day rewrite as leaders sought a compromise with the White House.
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Washington
Senate
Reagan
Howard Baker
R-Tenn
White House
James Baker
House
Thomas O'Neill
O'Neill
Baker
Appeals court voids Alabama school prayer laws
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling and voided two Alabama laws allowing classroom prayer or silent meditation in public schools. The ruling directs injunctions prohibiting these practices, and Mobile County officials plan to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Atlanta
Alabama
11Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S
W. Brevard Hand
Mobile County
Ishmael Jaffree
Jaffree
Supreme Court
Lewis Powell
11Th Circuit
Dan Alexander
Mobile County School Board
U.S. Supreme Court
Index Politician: A Punchy Take on Campaign Etiquette
A satirical critique notes how some politicians greet voters with ceremonial handshakes before elections yet erode trust afterward. The quip highlights the discrepancy between public gestures and private confidence, underscoring cynicism in political discourse.
Woman hijacks Capitol Air jet to Cuba with 248 aboard
A woman armed with a flare pistol hijacked Capitol Air Flight 236 from San Juan to Chicago with a stop in Miami. The DC-8 landed in Havana where passengers and crew were removed. All aboard remained unharmed and the hijacker departed Cuba. FBI and FAA officials planned interviews to identify her.
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Miami
Capitol Air
Havana
Courtney Knox
Smyrna, Tenn
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Chicago
Federal Aviation Administration
Jack Barker
Atlanta
Jose Marti International
FBI
Knox
Briscuso
Musical greeting cards bring song to sentiment
Kansas City's Hallmark and American Greetings unveil high tech cards with built in speakers and chips. Each card plays a tune when opened and costs 4 50 to 7. Hallmark plans six cards at 7 apiece and holiday sets later. American Greetings will launch Melody Maker with 12 cards at 4 50 featuring three songs.
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Kansas City, Mo
Hallmark Cards Inc
Kansas City
American Greetings Corp
Cleveland
Hallmark
Fred Bokun
Hallmark Card
American Greetings
Ann Bradford
Miss Bradford
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