Theatre groups eye empty library in bid for new venue
The CRCT board reaffirms interest in leasing the library ahead of a January 27 bond referendum that failed. Community Theatre may consider the Iowa Theatre or library space as future homes, with a meeting Monday between CRCT Building Committee and Theatre officials to discuss options. Mayor Canney says the present library could become a fine arts center or community theater, and notes it would be 18 months to two years before vacating if the new library is built.
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Iowa Theatre
Don Canney
Canney
Budget row with Reagan on Social Security reform
In discussing the Social Security system, the official welcomed Reagan's new flexibility and planned to work with him on long term solutions. He would consult fellow Democrats before backing the president's proposal and warned against a commission biased toward budget balancing at any cost. Treasury Secretary Regan Stockman and Weidenbaum said further cuts to Medicaid Medicare and federal retirement would be needed to balance the budget by 1984.
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O’neill
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Donald T. Regan
Stockman
Murray Weidenbaum
President's Council of Economic Advisers
New Lunch Rules Propose Less Food With Substitutes
The plan would cut minimum portions of meat vegetables bread and milk in school meals and allow substitutes like tofu and ketchup to meet vegetable needs. It follows congressionally approved cuts in federal lunch subsidies that lifted prices to 40 cents for many students and 75 cents for others. The changes would start mid November as officials say districts could save up to 10 cents per meal to offset subsidies loss.
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Reagan Says AWACS Sale Debate Undermines Peace Efforts
President Reagan warned that blocking the sale of AWACS planes harms chances to stabilize the Middle East. He noted the U S would review a 1985 delivery and might shift full control to Saudi Arabia while adding advanced gear not in NATO planes. He spoke at Camp David before a weekend trip, stating the planes would not be delivered for 40 years.
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Shamir Sees Gaps With Arabs Yet Seeks Peace Talks
Shamir noted a gap between Israel and Arab views but valued hearing their positions and explaining Israel’s peace process prospects. He said the UN meeting presents an opportunity to meet a Soviet minister and discuss persistent issues.
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Shamir
United Nations
Soviet Union
Enrollment limits raise questions at University of Iowa
Bezanson cites space and staffing constraints as reason for controlled enrollment in business and engineering. He notes current state law prevents enrollment ceilings and calls for broad policy discussion on the university mission to serve Iowa with a national research education before any major step is taken.
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Colleges of Business and Engineering
Bezanson
Raquel Welch Sues National Enquirer for 42 Million
Actress Raquel Welch files a Los Angeles suit against Generoso Pope Ian Calder and writers over four 1980 81 Enquirer stories. She and husband claim shame mortification hurt feelings after reports of industry shunning a firing and marital altercations. Enquirer vows vigorous defense.
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Raquel Welch
National Enquirer
Miss Welch
Los Angeles Superior Court
Generoso Pope
Ian Calder
David Wright
R. Court Hay
Court scene over Brooke Shields nude childhood photos
In New York the mother of teen actress Brooke Shields seeks to suppress nude photos taken when she was 10. A photographer defends publication saying Shields consented via releases, while a judge imposes a temporary restraining order on sale and seeks explanation from Teri Shields about signups.
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NEW York
Brooke Shields
Teri Shields
Nathaniel Holman
Gary Gross
Miss Shields
Pat Benatar Collapses on Stage in Lakeland
Pat Benatar collapsed during a Lakeland Florida concert with about 10 000 in attendance. She was hospitalized and diagnosed with gastroenteritis. A spokesman said she would follow a liquid diet and hoped to perform Friday night. She collapsed about 20 minutes into the show and attempted to continue ten minutes later before stopping again.
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Lakeland
Fla
Pat Benatar
Beth Landman
Rising Star Enterprises
Ms. Benatar
Lakeland Civic Center
Delaney Seeks Cedar Rapids Parks Commissioner Post
Elmer Delaney, 62, longtime Cedar Rapids parks official and former director, runs for parks commissioner. He cites 35 years shaping the system now 65 parks strong with a 1.2 million dollar annual budget and plans to expand Bever Park, Indian Creek Nature Center, and other facilities while emphasizing free public use and staff quality.
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Cedar Rapids Park System
Cedar Rapids
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Nature Center Board
Penningroth
Bever Park
Don Gardner
Cedar Lake Park
Dubuque
Green Bay
Midwest
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Noelridge
Jones, Noelridge
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Squaw Creek Park
Prairie Creek
Cedar River
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Iowa Park and Recreation Commission
Mid-Continent Park and Recreation
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