Donovan Won’t Resign Says He Remains Asset to Reagan
Labor Secretary Raymond Donovan asserts he will not quit amid renewed probes into alleged mob connections, insisting his value to the Reagan administration endures. The report also notes Haig’s return to United Technologies as part time consultant and chairman of an international advisory panel.
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Two paycheck couples gain tax break under 1981 act
An investment official notes the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 creates a tax shelter for double breadwinners amid incomes up to 50 percent higher than single-income couples. The piece highlights new incentives and advises couples to use the break.
Iowa City Council to Review Draft Zoning Ordinance
The City Council will meet at 7 tonight in a special informal session to discuss a draft zoning ordinance. The measure aims to update the 1978 land use plan and establish enforcement for its core goals.
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Ottumwa church hosts rally for Saudis amid local bigotry concerns
A Catholic church in Ottumwa sponsored a rally to apologize to Saudi students driven out by harassment. Officials said most Saudis left the city after a sniper attack and threats, with SAUDIA planning to relocate students as the $2 million program is dismantled.
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Saudia
Northrop Corp
Penniston
Saudi Petrochemical Co
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George Dersheimer
Saudi Petrochemical
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Dersheimer
Ralph Morgan
Watt considered resigning twice under pressure
Interior Secretary James Watt said he contemplated resigning twice due to pressure from environmentalists and the news media during his Alaska visit. He claimed he avoided quitting to prevent criticizing the president and noted the media manipulation he felt after a breakfast with environmental groups.
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Katmas National Park, Alaska
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Reagan
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West Des Moines search for missing paperboy continues
More than 1,000 volunteers helped West Des Moines police look for 12 year old John Gosch who disappeared before delivering papers. Investigators warned against assuming kidnapping but found no sign of force. A 15 year old provided a suspect description as detectives review two cars seen nearby.
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China Communist Party adopts new constitution limits one man rule
Peking AP In a congress of 1600 delegates the Chinese Communist Party approved a new constitution that bans arbitrary individual rule and life long tenure. It also creates a Central Advisory Commission and Central Discipline Inspection Commission while planning to elect Hu Yaobang as general secretary.
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