Reagan brushes off Soviet criticism on talks with Gromyko
President Reagan rejected Soviet objections to his offer for better U S Soviet relations and said he consulted with former President Nixon ahead of Friday’s meeting with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko. Chernenko warned that the United States shows no desire for normal ties, while Tass dismissed Reagan’s UN speech as electioneering.
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House approves broad anti crime package amid spending bill
Washington report details the House vote on a large anti crime package tied to a stopgap spending bill and a looming veto threat from the White House. Senate action also widens Medicaid abortion uses as Congress rushes toward adjournment while defense and fiscal measures advance.
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Cedar Rapids track faces questions from state panel
Cedar Rapids backers of a Five Seasons Racetrack defend a $22 million, one mile thoroughbred facility on city land north of the municipal airport. The Iowa Racing Commission hears concerns from Dubuque and Waterloo dog tracks about competition. Commissioner Scalise and others seek data on impact and coexistence.
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Kennedy High School gym bias claim filed with ICRC
Cedar Rapids woman Rita Huber filed a complaint with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission accusing Kennedy High School gym class instructor David Etienne Sr. of sex discrimination in team selection. She alleges four male captains were chosen first, then boys and girls separated with girls assigned by the teacher.
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Linen salesmen keep towels in the race
Page 3A column notes the crowded field as competition grows and pricing pressure rises. The quip compares industry players to linen sellers, suggesting only those with margin leverage can concede. Copyright remains with the source publication.
Beiruts embassy bombing could have been prevented says Smith
Rep. Neal Smith chairing the House Appropriations subcommittee argues the East Beirut U S Embassy blast last week was preventable. A 14th Lebanese death from injuries is reported as the bomb’s TNT equivalent exceeds 3,000 pounds, surpassing the 1983 embassy blast.
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