Today’s Chuckle Moves End of the Rainbow to Desert
The column humorously shifts the familiar rainbow ending to a desert setting. The gag centers on classic punchlines about treasure, maps, and unlikely disguises. Readers are treated to a light, playful note in a vintage newspaper tone.
Teenager Accused in Fatal Glendive Home Invasion
A 16-year-old boy stormed a neighbor's house in Glendive Montana early Friday, shooting three people to death and injuring two children. Doug Turner was in custody after a detention hearing. The victims include Jim Brooks, his wife Sharon, and Mrs James Brooks Sr. The Brookses' son Sean, 9, survived, and a 7-year-old visiting child was treated. A December 1 hearing will decide if Turner is charged as an adult.
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Deficit-cutting accord reached
White House and Congress reach a $30 billion deficit reduction plan after four weeks of talks. President Reagan signs the accord and activates $23 billion in automatic Gramm Rudman spending cuts. Plan outlines $9.6 billion in one time savings and fees, with tax increases and Pentagon cuts debated in Congress.
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Economists call plan gimmicky and underwhelming
Washington report says economists view the proposed deficit plan as gimmicky and insufficient, warning that even a tougher compromise may fail to meet Gramm Rudman targets. They contend savings estimates are wildly exaggerated and the program relies on blue smoke and political theatrics.
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Carlucci named defense chief amid Pentagon reshuffle
Senate approves Carlucci for defense secretary as Frank Gaffney is ousted over arms control policy. Ronald Lehman named top negotiator for Geneva talks. Dan Howard to replace Hoffman as Pentagon spokesman as Carlucci returns from the White House NSC role.
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Special class on Japanese culture at Madison Ma
A Friday event at Madison featured a unique Japanese culture class and an art display by a local student. Organizers described the session as a special learning opportunity, inviting community members to view the artwork and participate in cultural activities.
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