Reagan defends plane sanctions amid Soviet explanations
President Reagan rejected critics who say he has not been tough enough after the Soviet shot down of Korean Air Lines Flight 007. He argued vengeance is not the aim and urged multilateral action with 13 nations aboard to seek restitution.
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Reagan
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George Shultz
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Ariz
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New York
Nikolai V. Ogarkov
Kremlin
Nikolai Ogarkov
Wholesale prices rise at 4.7 percent rate
The Labor Department reports August wholesale prices up 0.4 percent at an annual rate of 4.7 percent, reversing a food price drop. Food costs rise 0.4 percent while other consumer goods gain 0.2 percent, with inflation viewed as modest for 1982.
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Los Angeles Times
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Labor Department
White House
Larry Speakes
David Ernst
Evans Econometrics
Bus Drivers Ahead of the Crowd Yet Behind in Woes
A witty remark notes bus drivers always seem ahead of the crowd and believe their problems are behind them, framing their job as one of constant movement and unseen burdens.
Block declares 21 Iowa counties drought disaster areas
U S Secretary of Agriculture John Block designates 21 drought stricken Iowa counties as disaster areas enabling eligible farmers to apply for FHA disaster loans at 8 percent. Critics say the aid is inadequate for farmers facing three consecutive poor years and call for broader relief measures. Governor Branstad’s aides say eight more counties may be added.
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Lowa
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Tom Harkin
Iowa
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Black
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Susan Neely
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Lucas Clarke
Union
Taylor
Ringgold
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Wayne Appanoose
Davis
van Buren and
Lee
Dick Ramsey
Farmers Home Administration
Piatt
FHA
Harkin
Iowa Farmers Union
Beirut turmoil escalates as Druse attack Marines and Christians
Druse gunners shell Beirut international airport area and overrun a Christian stronghold while Marine positions come under 12 81mm mortar fire. Washington calls an immediate cease fire as Reagan vows support. 4 Marines killed, 28 wounded since last month. British air support considered for Cyprus.
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State Department
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Harnischfeger to lay off 60 at Cedar Rapids plant
Harnischfeger Corp cuts 25 percent of salaried workers at the Cedar Rapids facility and shuts production for four weeks from Sept 19 to Oct 14. About 60 to 70 salaried employees face permanent layoffs with normal operations expected to resume Oct 17 if conditions improve. A skeleton crew will handle emergencies. service continues and sales efforts seek to rebuild orders.
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