Global gun laws vary amid Reagan assassination debate
An Associated Press survey shows no clear link between firearm restrictions and political killings across five continents. European nations with no recent leader attacks largely enforce strict gun control, while others differ. Notable examples include Britain, Japan, Kenya, South Africa, China, and India, with varied approaches to licensing, registration, and penalties.
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Text Of Hinckley's Letter To Actress Revealed
Washington AP piece reproduces the unmailed 3 30 81 letter found in John Hinckley Jr's hotel room to actress Jodie Foster. The note expresses love, obsession, and a plan to shoot President Reagan, dated 12 45 p.m. and mentions Hilton Hotel. It outlines his jealousy, desire for respect, and willingness to risk freedom for her. Hinckley signs the message and calls for Foster to consider him.
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Mutual Funds Regulation Dropped In Kansas House Action
A conference committee removed a Senate bill amendment that would have brought money market mutual funds under state regulation. The plan would have studied the issue in an interim panel, with officials noting the matter needs federal handling and more study than the term allows. Rep. Andre defended the amendment as addressing safety and reserve rules for funds that offer checking accounts.
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Senate Stays with Reagan budget promises in bid to cut
The Senate presses ahead with Reagan’s multibillion dollar budget cut package, blocking Democratic amendments to restore social program funding. Senate leaders Baker and Domenici push to pass the president’s plan, with final action anticipated after midnight and debate over defense spending and multi year tax cuts ahead. The chamber rejected a bid to curb future Social Security increases 86 to 12.
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Farmland Prices Slow, Then Rise Forecast for 1980s
The Agriculture Department reports farmland prices rose 9.3 percent in the year to Feb 1 1980, down from prior double digit gains, with the real estate market expected to pick up in 1981 as rates decline and farm income rebounds. The national average price now about 790 per acre, four times 1970 levels, with large regional gains in Mississippi 27 percent and California 22 percent.
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ABC Sacrifice Makes Good Show
ABC News dominated Monday coverage of the Reagan assassination attempt, with fast, thorough reporting that boosted the network's image. While advertising losses were reported, anchors Frank Reynolds and Ted Koppel helped calm viewers as CBS and NBC faced delays and stiff competition.
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