Mondale Wins Iowa Democratic Straw Poll At Jefferson Jackson Dinner
Mondale led with 47 percent from about 4 100 votes while Cranston had 37 percent among Iowa Democrats at the Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner founded by the state party. Glenn trailed with 5.9 percent as Hart reached 3.5 percent and McGovern 1.8 percent in the turnout.
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Reagan questions Syria motive amid missile shipment
President Reagan cited the transfer of SS-21 missiles from the Soviet Union to Syria as evidence of Soviet influence and Syria's regional troublemaking. He noted the 75 mile range and potential nuclear capability but said the White House expects conventional warheads. He questioned Syria’s peaceful intentions after initial withdrawal pledges and pointed to 5,000 Soviet advisers and new equipment in Syria.
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Iraq vows to use jets against Iran in escalation
Iraq has informed the United States it will deploy new French warplanes to escalate the war against Iran. U S officials warn the move threatens Persian Gulf oil flows and raises risks to American interests. Iran threatens to retaliate by closing the gulf to shipping amid the heightened tension.
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Phillies claim No crown from Dodgers in World Series
Special report by David Halberstam notes the Phillies denial of a World Series title as the Dodgers prepare for Game One with Boddicker starting. The piece appears in Parade pages 1B and 7B.
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Prosperity buys needless goods to impress others
A sharp quip notes that today’s prosperity drives people to purchase items they do not need, using money they lack to impress people they dislike. The line mocks consumer excess and social pressure in modern culture.
South Dakota’s strategy to lure industry praised by Iowa
A Gazette report explores South Dakota’s aggressive push to attract business under Gov. Bill Janklow. Personal involvement by Janklow and high quality of life, schools, and low taxes are highlighted as the core advantages. Branstad aims to imitate the approach as economic development becomes central to his agenda.
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Jim Soyer
Plano paradise masks teen death toll and rising despair
In Plano Texas a booming suburb with new homes and a strong school system records six teen suicides by own action from February to August and 15 suicide attempts among youths. Parents organize stress classes and a 24 hour crisis line opens December 1 as residents seek answers in their prosperous community.
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