Reagan weighs larger force in Lebanon conflict
President Reagan told Lebanese President Amin Gemayel he would give serious consideration to expanding the size and role of the multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon. A senior official said no US Marines were discussed for expansion, though Lebanon might accept more if Washington offered. The aim is to aid withdrawal and supervision of foreign troops.
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U.N
Tylenol Case Casts Pull Over Trick or Treat
Cedar Rapids Assistant Police Chief James Barnes urges extra caution for Halloween after Tylenol taint scares. He advises inspections of treats, parental supervision, early trick or treating, and staying on porches. He notes few past incidents but warns of copycat risks.
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Barnes
Massachusetts
Chicago
DeLorean Arrest Ties Cocaine Deal to Salvage Plan
Auto executive John DeLorean, a former GM VP, was arrested in Los Angeles on charges he tried to finance a $24 million cocaine deal to rescue his Northern Ireland auto plant. Also jailed were William Morgan Hetrick and Stephen Lee Arrington. Arrington was found with 60 pounds of cocaine near Van Nuys Airport.
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Mojave
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San Diego
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Chuckle About Middle Age Pain and Resilience
Witty reflection notes middle age as a time when one would try anything to feel better except stop pursuing what causes pain. A humorous copyright line closes the quip.
Snow Hits Northwest Iowa With Up To Five Inches
Snow swept through northwest Iowa Tuesday pushing temperatures down by as much as 20 degrees. Sioux City reported 3 to 5 inches with Lyon County claiming 6 to 8 inches in spots. Travel advisories and reports of fender benders and abandoned vehicles followed as icy roads loomed ahead.
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Iowa Jobless Rate Rises to 8.3 Percent in August
The U S Bureau of Labor Statistics places Iowa at 31st among states with 8.3 percent unemployment in August, up from 6.6 percent a year earlier. High layoffs hit Dubuque at 14.7 percent, Waterloo 11.1 percent, and Cedar Rapids 10.9 percent, while Sioux City and Des Moines sit at 8.7 and 8.5 percent.
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White House Picnic Highlights Mrs Reagan and Sinatra
First lady Nancy Reagan and entertainer Frank Sinatra perform To Love a Child at a White House South Lawn picnic honoring Foster Grandparents. Reagan authored a book of the same title about the organization and Sinatra has cut the song for sale by the charity.
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