Reagan outlines four step plan for arms reduction
President Reagan proposed a four step approach to sheathing nuclear weapons and pulling back European troops. He urged Soviet agreement to dismantle missiles while calling for cuts in conventional forces and stronger guarantees against accidental nuclear war. Tass dismissed the offer as a backdoor effort to tilt forces in the West's favor.
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Housing hits new low as spending dips in October
The Commerce Department reports October housing starts at a near record low and a 6.9 percent drop in total spending. Single-family starts fell to the lowest since 1959 while the overall spending decline signals the looming holiday retail chill. Savings rose to 6.5 percent as Americans cut spending 0.2 percent, delaying housing investment.
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National Association of Home Builders
Cedar Rapids sees 11 building permits in October
Cedar Rapids building department issued 11 permits in October, down from 19 a year earlier. Jim Buresh of the Cedar Rapids-Marion Home Builders Association notes the industry remains in a down mood and expects improvements only if interest rates fall sharply. Some builders have closed shop while others wait for better conditions.
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Cedar Rapids
Flu shots linked to dangerous drug reactions study
Researchers at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center warn the influenza vaccine may alter metabolism and slow liver drug clearance, extending medicines in the body. The finding, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, urges careful monitoring of patients, especially elderly or ill those on prescription meds, after vaccination.
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Lightbulb changer wins 5 million lottery prize
Brooklyn maintenance man Lou Eisenberg who earns 225 weekly won the 5 million Lotto jackpot by selecting numbers 3 14 22 24 25 29 on Friday the 13th. He plans to retire with his wife and fund his ill wife's medical care after a two payment plus twenty annual payments total.
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They Now Have One Computer That Feels Human Touch
A reference notes a single computer capable of near human interaction and an anticipation for Friday. It suggests advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning with a focus on user experience and timing. The text emphasizes the computer's human like behavior and expected payoff by week end.
Wyoming firm seeks Missouri River water for coal slurry pipeline
Energy Transportation Systems plans to divert 16.3 billion gallons of Missouri River water annually for a coal slurry line from Wyoming to power plants in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. South Dakota supports the plan, while Iowa Nebraska and Missouri warn of legal action and broader ecological impact. Governors and officials say the move sets a contentious precedent with lawsuits possible.
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Energy Transportation Systems, Inc
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Bill Janklow
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