Simon Puts Tax Hike as Last Resort in 1980s Deficit Fight
Illinois Senator Paul Simon, a Democratic presidential candidate, told about 180 voters at Mount Mercy College that tax increases would be a last resort to reduce the federal deficit. He advocated trimming deficit spending, boosting savings, and altering the 1985 farm program through temporary production cuts and stronger conservation while expanding Food for Peace.
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Gephardt proposes economic NATO to curb world debt
Des Moines speech outlines an economic NATO among the United States Japan Canada and Europe to prevent global panic. Gephardt argues the Oct 19 stock market crash shows the need for structured cooperation to boost growth, rewrite trade rules, and address debt in developing nations.
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Dukakis Campaign Rolls Out Two TV Ads in Iowa
Des Moines AP Arges says Massachusetts Gov Michael Dukakis unveiled two television advertisements as part of an $85,000 drive aimed at boosting voter interest. The spots, launching today in Iowa, focus on economic issues and opposition to aiding the Nicaraguan Contra rebels and will carry toll free numbers for donors.
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Northwestern College splits over Bush honorary degree
In Orange City AP report Northwestern College plans to award Vice President George Bush an honorary degree at a Nov 19 convocation. Some faculty and students view it as partisan endorsement, while President Jim Bultman said the event was not meant to be political.
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