Kral and Hanson win Cedar Rapids school board seats
Dennis Kral and Norman Hanson are elected to the Cedar Rapids Community school board. In College Community, incumbents David Krob and James Bowersox and newcomer Sheryl Quillen win seats after late write ins fail. Tax levy passes in four districts and reapportionment is approved in College Community. turnout near 6,813 in Cedar Rapids. Hanson wins District 4 with 4,083 votes.
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Cedar Rapids Community School Board
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Sheryl Quillen
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Reagan expands Lebanon mission authorize naval air aid to Lebanese army
The Reagan administration told lawmakers Marines in Lebanon may call on offshore U S naval and air power to assist Western forces and the Lebanese army if positions are threatened. The move broadens the mission beyond self defense though no ground offensives are authorized.
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Reagan
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Senate approves Grassley Radio Marti compromise
The Senate passed a compromise bill allowing Voice of America to broadcast to Cuba instead of a separate Radio Marti service. Grassley and Zorinsky hailed the plan as protecting Midwestern stations from Cuban jamming while the White House criticized the decision. The House is expected to follow the Senate. Grassley called it a near victory and said the plan shields Midwest interests.
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Latin America
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Today's Chuckle: If you think swimming develops grace
A light quip notes that a duck walking can seem clumsy despite swimming prowess. The brief joke relies on a humorous contrast to spark a smile.
Armored car guard flees with seven million dollars in cash
Wells Fargo guard Victor M. Gerena pulled a gun on partner Timothy Girard and manager James McKeon at the West Hartford depot after unloading a truck. He bound them, injected them, and fled with at least 7 million dollars. FBI issued nationwide alert and warrants.
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New York City
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Gerena
Timothy Girard
James McKeon
McKeon
Francis Reynolds
Reynolds
Riverside bank heist ends with suspect fled to unknown
Authorities recount a robbery at 9 p.m. where two men were subdued with injections as they were tied up and later freed by themselves. One victim showed bruises while the hospital sought drug-test results and officials investigated possible drug effects.
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Girard
Hartford Hospital
McKeon
Reynolds
Gerena
FBI
Daniel Mahan
Mahan
House reverses Reagan backed cuts in welfare
The Democratic House voted 283 124 to restore funding ceilings for 10 major social welfare programs by 1.6 billion dollars next fiscal year. Gains top the education for the poor and handicapped, low income energy aid, and a federal feeding program.
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