Reagan Wins Saudi AWACS Vote Boosts Mideast Credibility
Reagan’s narrow Senate victory on the AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia strengthens his leverage with moderate Arab states and Europe while widening rifts with Israel. Iowa’s Jepsen and Grassley backed the administration as Western ambassadors noted Europe’s cautious optimism and Begin pressed for arms for Israel.
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Deficit for 1981 Exceeds Forecast By 2.3 Billion
The federal deficit for fiscal 1981 reached 57.9 billion, topping forecasts by 2.3 billion. Treasury and OMB cited shortfalls in corporation and excise taxes and higher interest costs as key factors raising the shortfall above the earlier estimate.
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Millions Strike in Poland Demonstration by Solidarity Union
Millions of Polish workers joined a one hour nationwide strike called by Solidarity to protest economic policy and alleged harassment of activists. Officials claim up to full participation while Communist leaders dispute the figures.
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FBI and Secret Service join food stamp fraud crackdown
The FBI and Secret Service will aid the fight against food stamp abuse, adding nationwide presence to bolster Agriculture Department and Postal Service probes. Officials say fraud may total about a billion dollars and focus will target several major metropolitan areas with high suspected fraud.
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New Always Do A Little More Each Day Than Expected
A brief inspirational note urging daily extra effort to build momentum. It emphasizes consistent small improvements leading to rising expectations and personal growth.
Spencer man files $5 million suit over arrest
Kevin Donald Stangeland sues Buchanan County, the Sheriff’s Department and Judge L John Degran in district court claiming rights violations during his September arrest at his Spencer home. He seeks $5 million in actual and punitive damages for alleged incidents surrounding the arrest on a warrant issued January 13 for delinquent child support.
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Stones Sellout Driven Ticket Offer Rejected by Center
Mike Gebauer, Five Seasons Center manager, confirmed rejecting promoter Jim Fox's offer to sell about 3000 tickets for the Rolling Stones concert November 20 at the UNI-Dome Cedar Falls. Center officials said no expenses would be covered, and the Five Seasons Commission declined to participate.
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