Reagan draws line in budget clash with Congress
President Reagan vowed to veto any tax raising bill as Congress negotiates a 1984 budget aimed at cutting deficits below his $189 billion target. He challenged Republicans and Democrats over spending, questioned tax repeal talks, and urged restraint to avoid rekindling inflation and high interest rates. He defended federal duty to protect rights and noted concerns over Soviet missile testing and Syria Lebanon issues.
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Incredible blizzard hammers Colorado and Wyoming
An intense May blizzard slammed Colorado and Wyoming with winds over 85 mph and knee deep snow drifting across interstates. Power outages affected Denver and Cheyenne, hundreds of homes went dark, and several towns faced blackout risks while the storm spawned severe weather including a tornado near Burlington. Service crews worked to restore electricity as thousands faced travel disruptions and a slowed mayoral turnout.
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Weather boosts ticks and mosquitoes this spring
The Gazette reports that warm, wet spring conditions are fueling higher mosquito and wood tick populations. State entomologist Dr Wayne Rowley notes surface moisture favors breeding and warns populations could rise if temperatures return to normal, urging strong insect repellent.
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Reagan presses MX missile amid war scenario talk
President Reagan urged the MX missile as a nuclear option during a White House briefing, sparking a House Appropriations vote 30 to 26 to fund development and testing. Rep. Tom Tauke said the discussion covered retaliatory choices after a Soviet first strike, with Senate support possible this week.
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Branstad Signs Utility Rate Reform Bill
Gov. Terry Branstad signed a law granting utility customers more voice in rate cases. A consumer advocate panel will represent the public before the Iowa Commerce Commission with power to appeal decisions, and penalties up to $1000 daily can be imposed for law violations. The measure restricts profits on unneeded capacity and disallows unapproved advertising costs from being billed to customers.
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My husband forgets where to find clean shirts says housewife
A housewife laments her husband’s persistent inability to locate his clean shirts triggering humor about daily chores. The brief quote captures domestic life and household organization challenges.
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