Senate keeps funding for big energy and defense projects
The Nation reports that two major programs the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and the Clinch River breeder reactor narrowly avoided cuts in the Senate on Wednesday. A defense spokesman said Sweden tested a new anti-submarine system as a Soviet spy sub ran aground last week, prompting speculation by Swedish outlets. House Calls production has halted due to a salary dispute between Wayne Rogers and Universal Television.
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U S and Chile drift toward closer ties amid human rights doubts
Opinion notes Washington lifted a ban on experts after Chile refused extradition of three agents in a Washington murder. Senate approved ending a military aid ban if the president reports progress in human rights, though meaning remains unclear.
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Cedar Rapids Business Updates and Budget News
Balko's Furniture wins license to hold a going out of business sale after initial rejection and threats of action. DSS offices plan fallback in Cedar Rapids building. Grant Wood Area Education Agency schedules a 1982-83 budget hearing at 15.5 million dollars, up 1.2 percent due to fewer grants. Billy Martin earns a major baseball honor. Ken Griffey to New York for spring. Reagan signals possible veto of four-year farm bill if costs stay high.
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Odor-rule tweak eyed for Iowa Beef hog plant plan
Iowa environmental chief signals a variance to cut the odor rule from 3,750 to about 1,875 feet for Iowa Beef Processors hog plant sites near Stanwood and Low Moor. If approved, the firm could proceed, though residents oppose and a decision is due within days.
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Presley doctor cleared in drug overprescribing trial
A Criminal Court jury in Memphis acquitted Dr. George Nichopoulos of criminally over prescribing multiple drugs to Elvis Presley and other patients. Prosecutors said Presley received thousands of doses. the defense called Nichopoulos a good Samaritan and said he did his best with a difficult patient.
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Iowa utility ads under review may overburden customers
Iowa Commerce Commission launches an inquiry into utility advertising to see if customers bear too much of the costs. Chairman Andrew Varley says some safety messages may cross into promotional territory and could be charged to ratepayers, with potential limits considered.
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Barbs on aging and bootleg booze found in jest
The fragment suggests humor about aging being overcome by bootleg liquor and a zookeeper's hyena watching and laughing, though specific events or people are not stated.
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