Agencies push plan for half‑million secure telephones
The National Security Agency urges production of up to 500000 secure phones for government and industry to deter eavesdropping by the Soviet Union and others. The proposal cites high costs, a potential private sector role, and production to begin in two years amid secrecy.
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League debates panel for presidential debate in Washington
In Washington Reagan and Mondale prepared for the evening TV showdown watched by about 75 million. The League of Women Voters faced a row as rival camps vetoed most suggested journalists leaving only a handful to ask questions. A fourth journalist was added then declined to serve. Reagan held a Camp David briefing while Mondale promoted drug-fighting plans in quieter public hours.
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Debaters Fail To Agree On Journalists’ Questions In Louisville
In Louisville, Dorothy Ridings announces that rival campaign officials could agree on only three journalist questioners after a news conference. The report notes a mile walk with family and dogs along a Washington canal and cites Gerald Boyd as a reference before directing readers to turn to 15A for the debate coverage.
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Off-Duty Cedar Rapids Officer Killed In Crash
Off duty Cedar Rapids police officer Michael Allen 26 from Winthrop died at St. Luke's after a one car crash. Driver, fellow officer Craig Uridis 35, suffered minor injuries and is charged with drunk driving after losing control on a curve near Orran Drive and 30th Street Drive SE outside Marion.
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Life changing heart surgery at age 41
Editor Ken Starck recalls joining a cholesterol study at the Lipid Research Clinic of the University of Iowa that led to a triple bypass eight years later. He describes being a dropout in medical research, his ongoing survival, and how the experience reshaped his life and career.
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Three South African dissidents seized after leaving consulate
Three anti apartheid activists who had sought refuge in the British consulate were seized by police as they left the Durban building to challenge the government. The group includes George Senpersadh Mewa Ramgobin and Monty Naidoo. Police detained all three.
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The Best Years of a Man's Life Quote
A humorous reflection on aging and parenting notes the ideal phase when children can help shovel the driveway but cannot yet drive. The line attributes witty wisdom about family life and moderation in expectations.
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