Rioting inmates set fires in largest walled prison
About 800 inmates rioted for 11 hours at Southern Michigan Prison Jackson Michigan taking over two cell blocks looting and setting fires in the world’s largest walled prison. The riot ended as unarmed staff persuaded inmates to return to cells and yard inmates relented later.
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Riot at Michigan Reformatory prompts planned offensive
A Friday night riot at Michigan Reformatory in Jonia involved 500 inmates. Warden Dale Foltz said 100 officers would move to restore order, with guards and troopers needed and three fires burning. Inmates armed with sticks and possibly knives, fights occurred during a yard exercise.
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Computer crisis at Social Security due to obsolete equipment
Washington AP report says the Social Security Administration runs on aging computers and uses brute force to process 140 billion dollars in benefits annually. Commissioner Svahn urges a complete redesign costing about 500 million dollars, while moving from a firetrap building to a new site near Baltimore.
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White House hints at payroll tax option for Social Security
Meese declined to rule out a payroll tax hike to fund Social Security. He cited three core principles: protect trust funds, avoid tax increases, and curb abuse in benefits. He said keeping payroll taxes down is not fixed and a current plan may prompt refinancing discussions in Congress.
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Public optimism steady in 1982 poll results
The poll shows 36 percent expect economy to improve and 38 percent foresee no change over the next 12 months, with 3 percent unsure from 1,599 adults surveyed by telephone. Looking two years ahead to 1983, 56 percent expect better conditions, 17 percent worse, 20 percent no change, and 7 percent unsure.
Reagan Tax Cuts Backed Amid Polls And Divisions
The AP NBC poll shows 58 percent support for Reagan’s three year tax cut plan in mid April with 16 percent opposed and 14 percent unsure. A one year cut earns 49 percent support vs 42 percent for the three year plan. Public buys or doubts about Reagan’s economic proposals influence votes in 1982 elections.
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Financial experts dissect prime rate impact on loans
Browning and Stewart discuss how higher prime rates affect car and housing loans. UT Permian Basin economist Nini calls rates relative and says banks may pass costs to consumers. Reagan policies may lower rates later, with prime predicted near 15 percent. Banks tied to New York trends and overseas loans shape local pricing.
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Weather outlook with mild Texas temperatures and scattered storms
The National Weather Service reports mild conditions across Texas with south to southwest winds 10 to 25 mph. Highs mostly in the 70s, some areas hint at 80s, with a Memorial Day weekend turning cooler Sunday night and possible thunder showers in the northeast and east.
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