Congress settles on 1980 budget with defense rise
House and Senate budget conferees reach a compromise for fiscal 1980 totaling 547.6 billion dollars in spending and a 29.8 billion dollar deficit. Defense is set at 129.9 billion, a real increase of about 24 percent, with social programs also adjusted. The plan awaits final votes with reconciliation still in dispute.
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Washington
House
Senate
Carter
NATO
Congress
Conference Committee
Plane crash in Mexico City blames runway error
The Western Airlines DC 10 crashed at Mexico City Airport killing 74 with 71 of 88 aboard and three on the ground. Fog and a closed repairs runway led to an incorrect landing. the plane struck a truck, slid to a parallel open runway, and hit a building.
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Mexico City
Western Airlines
FAA
Dennis Feldman
Washington
Los Angeles
Charles Gilbert
Rolling Hills
Calif
Eastern Airlines
Pandora Drickerson Scott
Chico
Ken Laycoff
ABC
el Salvador
Rafael Martinez
Rocio
Ernesto Legoretta
U.S
Chicago
O’hare
American Airlines
McDonnell Douglas
Bank president held hostage. robber flees with over 200000
In Arlington Texas a gunman held Danny Smith bank president his wife and two children hostage at their home overnight. Smith and Poynter were forced to drive to the bank vault where more than 200000 was taken. Hostages released unharmed. police pursued but the sum exact remains under 250000. The report notes a Truman assassination attempt date in 1950.
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Arlington, Texas
Richard Poynter
Danny Smith
Danny
Poynter
Smith
Arlington Bank of Commerce
Marion Rettig
Linda
Mike Johnston
Fort Worth
FBI
David Rariety
Harry Truman
White House
Fall Fair at Lindale Mall Highlights Energy Saving Ideas
Iowa State University Extension hosts a weekend Fall Fair at Lindale Mall with displays on woodburning stoves solar energy and energy labeling regulations. Visitors can join food quiz computer analysis of housing costs and an energy audit and ask Extension staff questions.
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Iowa
Iowa State University Extension
Lindale Mall
Time is for sale at Tables N Things
Advertises 20 percent off all wooden clocks with savings up to 20 dollars. Offers Cyrus, walnut, oak, cherry, elm, redwood and cottonwood styles in unique shapes. Located on Lindale Lane.
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Lindale Lane
Winter Outerwear Sale at The Bottom Half
Stop at THE BOTTOM HALF for jackets coats and vests in corduroy suede and wool. Uncut corduroy and genuine suede options with hoods or collars priced from 34.99 to 59.99. Wool and leather coats and sheepskin with sherling fur collar 109.99. Don’t wait. Take advantage now.
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Ken Luycoff
Pearle Vision Center
AO Soft
American Optical
Searle Company
Cedar Rapids
Westdale Mall
Edgewood Rd
Lindale Plaza
Searle Optical Inc
Dallas
Texas
USA
Chelly
Stym
Pigure Salon
Center Pt. Rd
Norfolk Island
Pepe
Percor
Enowth
Hae
Garden Center
Iowa City Rd
Lower Muscatine Rd
Sun
Jody Martin
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