Lottery scandal linked to fertilizer deals shocks officials
A local inquiry reveals alleged manipulation of lottery results tied to fertilizer supplier deals. Officials, including the mayor and city treasurer, vow swift action as investigators trace irregular payments and questioned vendors. No arrests announced yet.
What This Country Needs Is Another Grenada
Mike Royko argues that a quick, decisive war in the Persian Gulf would satisfy Reagan's macho image. He questions the rationale for protecting Kuwait's oil, notes Iran and Iraq's oil links, and warns of dangerous miscalculations. Royko satirically suggests mocking war footage to placate the president and ends by noting his column’s publication cadence.
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Reagan jokes about travel limits amid Venice tour
In Venice Nancy Reagan joked that her husband the president fears competition and might not let her travel alone yet she said he remains number one in her life. She called her Sweden visit a learning experience while detailing plans for a drug treatment program for addicted pregnant women and new mothers in the United States. The visit highlighted AIDS-drug link concerns and she noted a Gallup poll naming her the woman American men would most like to spend an evening with.
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