Matchmaker Could Help Iowa Harvest Manufacturing Buying Power
A Davenport Gazette survey shows Iowa manufacturers buy 80 percent of supplies from out of state totaling about 1.35 billion dollars yearly. Consultant Gail Garfield Schwartz says redirecting 10 percent to Iowa vendors could create 8,000 jobs and urges internal growth. The study, paid by 145 thousand dollars, will inform a legislative report next year.
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Statewide computer bank eyed to match Iowa buyers and sellers
The idea, supported by Ron Wood of Cherry-Burrell and Drake University expert Robert Kemp, would create a statewide data bank listing products used and made by Iowa firms. It aims to connect Iowa purchasers with local suppliers, keep business in state, and could be funded by subscription.
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Small Business Administration
Department of Commerce
Bank of Information
Today's Chuckle about old time bloodletting irony
A light humor item notes doctors used to bleed people for minor ailments and jokes that they still do. The brief humor reflects on medical practices with a wry twist.
Reagan lands tax plan and accuses Democrats of sowing division
In Miami on the eve of unveiling a major tax overhaul, President Reagan denounced congressional Democrats for undermining security and driving America toward factional strife. He urged Republicans to retain Senate control, arguing Democratic opposition would weaken the nation. Democrats then held the House.
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Reagan Announces Tax Overhaul Aims For Simpler Fairer Code
President Reagan previews a tax reform plan in Lake Buena Vista and vows a national speech tonight to outline a measure he calls a new American revolution. He says the plan would simplify the code and place more resources with families and citizens. ABC and NBC plan live coverage of his address at 7 p.m. CDT with a Democratic response to follow.
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Typhoon Devastates Coast of Bangladesh
A massive Bay of Bengal typhoon roared ashore sweeping away coastal villages and islands in Bangladesh. Officials report thousands dead and tens of thousands missing, with Red Cross confirming severe devastation and widespread destruction across the delta nation.
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