Reagan closes and reopens government in budget clash
President Reagan ordered a shutdown of non essential federal offices after vetoing the spending bill. Congress approved a short term funding extension until December 15 allowing federal workers to return. The showdown highlighted partisan fault lines as leaders accused each other of stalling the budget.
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Federal agencies report mixed effects from budget stalemate in Cedar Rapids
A late Monday briefing shows most federal offices in Cedar Rapids operating as usual after a short term funding bill extended funding through December 15. Some agencies indicate potential or actual cuts, notably CETA IRS and two Labor Department units, while others report no changes or continued essential operations.
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Tom Tauke
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Judith Whetstine
Terry Fairchild
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Poll finds Americans oppose new nuclear power plants
The AP-NBC poll of 1,602 adults shows 56 percent oppose building more nuclear plants while 32 percent support. A majority also worry about living within 10 miles of a plant and favor energy conservation over expansion of nuclear power.
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United States
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Travel chaos as HAwk fans chase Rose Bowl tickets
Iowa football fans flood travel agencies and ticket offices in a rush to secure Rose Bowl travel. Thousands face busy phone lines, sold out charters, and scarce air seats as scalpers push high prices. About 30 000 to 21 000 tickets will be distributed via faculty staff students and other season ticket holders.
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Madloms Charged in Oklahoma Drowning Death Case
Greig Madlom and Scott Madlom, inmates of Linn County Jail, face second degree murder charges in the Cedar Rapids woman Theresa M. Kelly 19 who was found dead in October near Altus Oklahoma. They plan to waive extradition with Colorado forgery impersonation and fraud counts also listed.
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Linn County
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Theresa M. Kelly
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Scott Madlem
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Fragile Note on a Post Package
A fragment of a post package note warns Fragile and unreadable as hand error is noted. The copyright line appears at the end, indicating ownership or protection.
Woman stabbed on busy Chicago exit ramp by freeway slasher
Mary Beth Hannigan a 33 year old Loyola law student was stabbed repeatedly during a Saturday morning attack on the Kennedy Expressway exit ramp. Motoring by motorists passed without stopping as she pleaded for help and a plastic surgeon spent six hours and over 100 stitches repairing wounds to her face neck hand and leg. Police expressed bafflement at the lack of witnesses and urged anyone with information to come forward.
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