IMF imposes tougher loan caps after IMF meeting
Washington reports a compromise on IMF lending ceilings 102 percent for most nations and 125 percent for exceptional cases. The United States led the push to curb loan growth while China India Algeria and Zimbabwe opposed the plan. Regan framed the move as protecting IMF stability and U.S. financial interests amid Congress debates.
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India
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Zimbabwe
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Watt gets breather as senate delays debate
The Watt controversy pauses as the Senate delays a vote on a resolution demanding his resignation. Interior officials say Watt will weather the storm amid ongoing in-house discussions. The two day hearing opens with support from Linowes while Gordon criticizes the secretary’s remarks. The delay lessens the chance of GOP defections threatening Watt.
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D-W Va
Evangelist Ruth Stapleton dies at 54 in North Carolina
Ruth Carter Stapleton sister of former President Carter died at home in Fayetteville North Carolina from pancreatic cancer after a five month self treatment effort. She was 54. Her husband Dr Robert Stapleton confirmed the time of death around 11 30 am. The Rev Billy Graham praised her devoted faith and service to the Lord.
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Billy Graham
Montreal
Lord Jesus Christ
World 2 inmates recaptured in Belfast escape chase
Police reported recapturing two more IRA guerrillas who fled Belfast's Maze prison after a deadly gunfight. The government said catching the remaining 21 fugitives will be difficult as supporters celebrated the jailbreak that freed 38 convicts in Britain’s largest ever escape. Police have now recaptured 17 of the gunmen.
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Maze
Irish Republican Army
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Cheaters as workers rewards and risks urged
Cambridge sociologist Gerald Mars argues in Cheats at Work that cheating boosts effort and job satisfaction, calling fiddles a real part of Britain’s hidden economy. He says managers can reward or discipline through tolerating or exploiting small crimes like pen thefts or pay for a mistress’s apartment.
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Cambridge University
Gerald Mars
Middlesex Polytechnic
Center For
Mars
Britain
China to get U.S. high tech amid thaw in ties
Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger told China’s Zhang Aiping that Beijing can obtain much of the technology it seeks from the United States and urged revived military-to-military talks after a three hour meeting. Zhang said China approves increased U S defense spending to counter the Soviet threat as relations improve despite U S Taiwan policy strains and tech purchase limits.
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Caspar Weinberger
China
United
Zhang Aiping
U.S
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Reagan
Taiwan
Reagan findsWhite House life stirs him but Camp David helps
President Reagan describes the White House as a wonderful but confining home and says Camp David in Maryland offers an escape valve with normal life. He mentions horseback riding and walks as ways to cope during the week and notes occasional trips to the California ranch as sheer heaven.
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Griffin interview in White House stirs hopes for Reagan return
Merv Griffin pressed for a White House interview to probe a Reagan run. Mrs. Reagan shot back with a terse line, saying they would call if interested. The exchange occurred during a People magazine feature in the White House quarters, with the program to air on 125 TV stations.
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Reagan
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Einstein prize to Cardinal Bernardin in Washington ceremony
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin of Chicago will receive the Albert Einstein international peace prize worth 50 000 dollars in a Washington ceremony on November 8. Norman Cousins heads the selection board and Bernardin will donate the prize to the National Conference of Bishops to aid the pastoral letter urging immediate bilateral verifiable arms control. In Italy Bernardin said the honor is for the bishops as a whole. Batman Batmobile sells for 77000 dollars at a celebrity car auction in Universal City California as Adam West watches.
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Chicago
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National Conference of Bishops
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Liberace
Adam West
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N.J
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Students rally against Marcos and voodoo day proposed
About 600 students on the University of the East campus and hundreds at National University demonstrat ed against President Ferdinand Marcos. Aquino ally Laban proposed a national congress of anti Marcos groups and a nationwide voodoo day to pin effigies of Marcos.
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Philippines
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Jaime Sin
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Laban
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Deficit Widens as August Gap Pushes 1983 Shortfall Near Projected
The U S government spent 17.5 billion more than it took in last month, leaving 1983 fiscal year shortfalls at 1973 billion for 11 months. The Treasury noted the shortfall edges toward the projected record deficit for the year as spending outpaced income.
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Treasury Department
Peres Shamir Explore Unity as Differences Surface
Prime Minister designate Yitzhak Shamir and Labor leader Shimon Peres met to explore a national unity government. Israel Television quoted Peres saying deep differences of opinion were expressed, while Peres cautioned on serious gaps ahead in an interview prior to the session.
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Israel
Yitzhak Shamir
Labor Party
Shimon Peres
Israel Television
Peres
Israel Radio
Likud
State Dept Approves N-Plant Service Deal with South Africa
The State Department authorized seven U.S. firms to provide about 50 million dollars in technical and maintenance services for a South African nuclear facility near Cape Town. About 30 Congress members opposed, citing pending legislation to ban all nuclear cooperation with South Africa. Officials note services are available from other suppliers and involve no transfer of sensitive information.
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U.S
Cape Town
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South Africa
The Gazette Details Publication and Rates
The Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at Cedar Rapids Iowa. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail including regional and long distance options. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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Gazette
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Lowe
Iowa
U.S
Associated Press
AP News
Parole Ordered for The Onion Field Killer Powell
A Solano County judge ordered Gregory Powell to be released in 10 days after ruling the state parole board erred in canceling his parole. Powell, 49, is serving a life sentence for the 1963 abduction and murder of Los Angeles officer Ian Campbell in Bakersfield, a case that inspired The Onion Field and a subsequent film.
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Calif
Joseph Wambaugh
Gregory Powell
Vacaville
Los Angeles
Ian Campbell
Ellis Randall
Solano County
Campbell
Bakersfield
Wambaugh
Jackson granted leave from civil rights group in Chicago
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was granted a leave from his Chicago based civil rights organization. He said finances and a campaign organization must come together within weeks if he is to seek the presidency.
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PUSH
Chicago
Jesse Jackson
Burial Ordered for Girl Who Parents Prayed Over
In Woodbury New Jersey a judge approved a burial arrangement for Faith Anne Aliano, 10, who died July 2 from juvenile diabetes. Her parents Michael and Anne Marie Aliano had prayed for her resurrection for nearly two years and kept the body in a sealed room at their construction business. The burial is set for 3 p.m. today in Clarksboro after investigators uncovered the body this month following a tip.
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Woodbury
N.J
Faith Anne Aliano
Clarksboro
Michael
Anne Marie Aliano
Woman Arrested For Smoking On Fifth Avenue In 1904
A woman was arrested on Fifth Avenue in New York City on this date in 1904 for smoking a cigarette in public. The incident reflects early 20th century city enforcement of public conduct and moral standards.
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