Government to rewrite housing component of CPI in 1983
The Labor Department plans to replace the housing portion of the CPI to reduce housing distortions from mortgage rates. The change, announced by Janet Norwood, could lower cost of living adjustments for Social Security, pensions, and wage-linked benefits, with full effect anticipated in 1983 after Bureau of Labor Statistics notice.
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Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Janet Norwood
33 Haitian refugees drown off Hillsboro Beach
The Coast Guard said a 25 foot leaky sailboat carrying 67 people broke up in rough surf less than a half mile from shore. Thirty three Haitians died and 34 survived as authorities search for crew.
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Hillsboro Beach
Fla
U.S. Coast Guard
Dan Hynes
Joe Dente
Broward County Morgue
Daryl Gale
Charles Joseph
Leonard Rowland
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Rowland
Miami Herald
Robert Jones
Senators to Seek Tax Increases to Cut Deficits
Senate Republicans plan to push tax hikes totaling 50 to 70 billion dollars as part of a strategy to reduce budget deficits by 115 billion over the next three years. Leaders Baker and Michel have discussed the plan with President Reagan, with a memo outlining options and no firm commitment.
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Washington
Senate
Congressional
Howard Baker
Reagan
White House
Baker
Congress
House
Bob Michel
Illinois
Senate Budget Committee
Treasury
Tall man emerges from sports car like sunflower
An image description notes an exceptionally tall man attempting to exit a sportscar, likening the scene to a sunflower awkwardly extending from a cracked vase. The vivid metaphor emphasizes scale and awkward pose in a brief visual snapshot.
Ray seeks review of athletic donation seat policy
Iowa Governor Robert Ray said he would ask for a review of university policies requiring large donations to secure season tickets at Iowa and Iowa State. Athletic fundraiser Bud Callahan notes that cash contributions influence seating priority, with about 700 fans moved to end zone seats at Kinnick Stadium over five years for not meeting a $100 annual minimum.
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DES Moines
Robert Ray
Iowa
Ray
University of Iowa
Iowa State University
Bud Callahan
Kinnick Stadium
ISU
Polish troops deploy as Poland faces wave of strikes
Thousands of soldiers patrol Poland to supervise winter preparations and maintain order amid mounting protests that affect two thirds of provinces. The government parties warn of counteraction against Solidarity as martial law threats circulate and warnings rise.
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Warsaw
Poland
Zycie Warszawy
Independent Labor Federation
Solidarity
Shelter mix up sends wrong dog to death
A Cedar Rapids shelter mix up caused Leah and Mervin Schade's black Labrador Midnight to be sent to the University of Iowa for medical research. An error in pen labeling led to the dog being transferred while the collie mix remained. Midnight died after surgery, with officials promising review and new procedures.
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Shelter
Cedar Rapids
Don Canney
Sarah Dravis
Dravis
Chris Heath
Animal Shelter
University of Iowa
Schade
Iowa City
Paul Cooper
Leah Schade
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