Laos Asked U S to Pay Prisoners Costs in Detention
United States officials disclosed a confidential cable about Laos seeking payment for James Copp and Donna Long expenses after their Oct 3 arrest while distributing a reward notice for POWs. Washington rejected paying but considered private reimbursements. Laos tied release to congressional action on the reward.
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UPI
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Laos
United States
U.S
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Donna Long
Southeast Asia
Congress
Vientiane
United Press International
Steven May
House
May
Jacksonville
N.C
Daily News
Donald Stader
Department
Stader
Copp
Long
Charles Redman
Redman
American Defense Institute
Hampstead
Mekong River
George Shultz
Soubanh Srithirath
Soubanh
Submarine Smuggling Vessel Emerges Off Boca Raton
A 21-foot unmanned submarine was found off Boca Raton as authorities investigate possible use in drug smuggling. Coast Guard officials and experts describe a capsule designed to hide contraband behind another vessel and submerged by remote control if approached.
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Fla
UPI
Coast Guard
Kevin Peterson
H.A. Perry Foundation Inc
Riveria Beach
Elecree
Alan Dares
David Kellerman
Boca Raton Beach
Jimmy Hoffa
Kellerman
Ivan
James Carr
Reagan OKs 4.1 Billion Tax Bill And Acre Addition
President Reagan signed a 4.1 billion three year tax bill that trims taxes for farmers investors in low income housing and mutual funds and freelance writers. The measure adds 600 acres to Manassas Battlefield Park to block a mall and ends a stalemate in the 100th Congress. It speeds corporate tax payments expands some taxes and tightens a defense accounting scheme while granting education related savings bond tax relief and a new taxpayer bill of rights. Farmers win diesel tax exemption with refunds upon application.
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UPI
Reagan
Manassas Battlefield Park
Virginia
Senate
House
Alaska Native Claims Commission
Treasury Department
U.S
Internal Revenue Service
Dixon township opposes MediGen plant in Lee County
S Dixon Township Board votes 6 to 0 with one abstention against locating the MediGen infectious waste incinerator in Lee County. A letter to the Dixon City Council urges votes by the council, County Board, and Planning Commission to oppose the plant citing potential harm to future growth and risk versus short-term gain.
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South Dixon Township
Lee County
Dixon City
Tom Foster
Dixon
County Board
Planning/Zoning Commission
United Way in Dixon tops goal with 221000 plus
Dixon United Way completed its final luncheon with a total surpassing the 210000 goal. Chairman Ralph Vandaveer called the response fantastic as contributions exceeded 221000 with further increases expected. Gascoigne announced next year’s drive with Tom Wadsworth as co chair and praised Kreider Services workers. Linda Brantley’s video presentation also drew praise for highlighting needs.
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United Way
Tom Gascoigne
Ralph Vandaveer
Dixon
Raynor
Commonwealth Edison
Vandaveer
Gascoigne
Linda Brantley
Nation remembers veterans with services and parades
Americans remembered wars and celebrated peace with Veterans Day observances across the nation. Veterans recalled losses while presidents and volunteers honored service, including Reagan at Arlington and diverse local commemorations in Allegan and Blairsville.
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Bill Sterling
Sterling
Baton Rouge
Reagan
Arlington National Cemetery
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Allegan
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Savannah
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