India’s bandit queen Phoolan Devi jailed for three years
Police in New Delhi said Phoolan Devi 27 longtime outlaw hid in central and northern India for two years evading capture. She surrendered with 23 bandits at a February ceremony and was jailed in Gwalior after pleading guilty to charges including wearing police uniform and armed robbery.
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University tales and lunch improv at Senate meeting
Glenda Neufeld kept low wage workers laughing during lunch with tales of embarrassing events from a day of many slips. Bill Russell warned senators he would be impeached if lunch was not provided after the Senate meeting. Stan Heller introduced a film on the hockey program but forgot to turn on the TV.
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Bank Will Loan If We Own Car Company or Country
A speaker asserts a conditional loan condition referencing ownership of a car company or a country as prerequisites. The remark highlights perceived leverage in financing and ownership politics, suggesting a strategic stance on asset control to obtain funding.
Supreme Court allows states to ban new nuclear plants
The Supreme Court ruled 9 to 0 that states may halt new nuclear plants until the federal government establishes a safe radioactive waste disposal method. The ruling upholds California's 1976 moratorium, rejecting Reagan administration arguments and noting Congress allows states to slow or stop nuclear development for economic reasons.
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Oil for wheels of industry Lalonde deeper into hock
Finance Minister Marc Lalonde unveils a four year 4.8 billion recovery plan to spur private sector growth and job creation. The budget forecasts a 12.6 percent unemployment this year, easing to 11.4 percent next year, with tax hikes on alcohol tobacco and many consumer items to fund capital projects.
Budget pleases business in Lalonde budget row
Ottawa sources report opposition MPs condemning The Save Lalonde Fund as last minute moves to shield the minister. Labor leader Dennis McDermott blasts the plan as timid, ultra conservative while Desperate Canadians are asked to bleed more. The budget raises Labour concerns and divides parties over long term strategy.
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Budget highlights Ottawa budget contains tax hikes and growth programs
Highlights of the federal budget show a new $4.1 billion four year program to stimulate capital projects and job creation, financed by raising the sales tax to 10 percent at the manufacturing level plus a one point rise on tobacco alcohol and construction materials. An additional $710 million over two years funds direct job creation, with $280 million for youth. Deficit rises to $31.3 billion in 1983-84. Tax measures include a 6 percent sales tax on cable and hotel pay TV fees, energy taxes extended, doubled child care tax credit, and extended home renovation grants up to $3,000. Casual and other exemptions adjusted. Aiming at growth, inflation expected to ease to 5 percent in 1984.
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OTTAWA
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Marc Lalonde
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