Opinion: Reagan budget cuts may harm public libraries
The editorial argues cutting aid to libraries risks harming public access and services, warning the cost may be higher than savings. It questions the administration's economizing and notes potential long term damage to information and education resources.
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Farm show skills shine at West Texas and Wisconsin fairs
All-Iowa Fair roots echo as two former All-Iowa managers run West Texas Fair Abilene and Wisconsin State Fair West Allis. They are the last two of seven former All-Iowa managers still active in the fair business today. Touring Canada may soon use sled dog tours with Eskimo dogs, after government funding saved the remaining dogs from extinction. planning is underway.
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Binge purge syndrome rises among young Americans
The report notes bulimia affects mainly women facing death divorce or job stress. Massachusetts General Hospital runs an eating disorders clinic with weekly group counseling and nutritionist visits. Some patients also suffer anorexia nervosa and laxative overuse, and dentists may help with tooth decay from purging.
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AWACS package faces first congressional tests
The Saudi AWACS sale, part of an $8.5 billion package, faces key votes in the House Foreign Affairs and Senate Foreign Relations committees this week with likely disapproval. Most committee members oppose the sale, and a veto seems probable, though full chambers may still consider it.
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Congress rates Reagan highly in nationwide poll
UPI Washington Congress receives high marks for Reagan after eight months in office in a U.S. News & World Report survey. Of 228 lawmakers who responded 86 percent called him strong, 51 percent cited his ability to marshal support, and 93 percent said he is very effective with Congress. Domestic action rated 95 to 5 in favor of effectiveness.
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Britain weighs major concessions to IRA prisoners
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