Soviets warn as United States exceeds SALT II limits
The Kremlin through Tass says it will keep to SALT II limits but US moves to expand arms are a major mistake. Washington deployed a B-52 bomber with nuclear missiles and a missile sub was not retired, prompting accusation of provocation and breach of Iceland summit understandings.
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Concord Seeks Elf to Demonstrate Parking Meter
In Concord New Hampshire with Christmas near a citywide effort to promote a new downtown parking garage has failed to recruit an elf. Three parking enforcement officers refused the elf suit and other attempts flopped. The elf job pays 5.50 dollars an hour and a six foot tall candidate was deemed too large for the small suit.
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Lake Lake Michigan floods threaten Chicago lakefront buildings
Lake Michigan reaches record levels as sandbags line the North Side shore for the 13th straight day. Residents along a 22 block stretch brace for harsher winter storms, saying the lake tests their walls and lives. Association president Sheri Lulkin notes the shoreline's vanishing beaches worsen the risk amid ongoing high winds.
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Reagan Refuses to Dump Aides Amid Iran Contra Turmoil
President Reagan rebuffed GOP demands to replace Chief of Staff Donald T. Regan and CIA Director William Casey while investigators level fresh charges on diverting U S funds to aid the Contras. A federal panel weighed whether to appoint an independent counsel as the White House faced questions over preapproval of arms shipments to Iran. Speakes disputed claims that Reagan approved an Israeli arms transfer to Iran.
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Medicare proposal gains Kennedy support for catastrophic coverage
Senator Edward Kennedy backsHealth Secretary Bowen’s plan to shield 28 million Medicare recipients from catastrophic illness costs. The Bowen proposal would raise the monthly premium by 4.92 dollars to fund extended coverage while facing internal Reagan Administration scrutiny. Kennedy pledges to push Congress to approve the plan under Bowen’s leadership in the 100th Congress.
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County tax bills arrive late due to new computer system
Tax bills began arriving in mailboxes about seven weeks late after the county switched to a new computer. Taxpayers must pay by Jan 31. Discounts for early payment were eliminated as commissioners had already ended the 3, 2 and 1 percent breaks for October through December.
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