Carter Budget Aims At Small Deficit By R. Gregory Nokes
President Carter sent Congress an 1981 budget of 616 billion dollars with increased military spending and modest domestic outlays. The plan projects a 16 billion dollar deficit, the smallest in seven years, and notes possible recession and unemployment at current levels.
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R. Gregory Nokes
Associated Press
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Carter
Congress
America
Charles L. Schultze
Carter budget prioritizes defense amid inflation pressures
President Carter's 1981 budget outlines $2,775 per American in spending, up $235 from 1980. Defense outlays rise by $15.3 billion to $142.7 billion, with a Rapid Deployment Force and NATO funding. The plan boosts energy programs and education jobs, but runs a $16 billion deficit as 1980 revenue falls short.
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Ottawa Board of Education Eyes Budget Cuts toBoost Teacher Salaries
Ottawa Board of Education plans a 7 percent state aid increase and possible $30,000 to $50,000 in budget cuts to the general fund as it reviews the nearly $3.5 million budget in a public study session. The meeting at 7 pm at 420 S. Main will explore cuts to travel utilities and food service while salary talks hinge on state aid and future negotiations in March.
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Jay Bemis
Ottawa Board of Education
S. Main
Board of Education
Jack Patty
Patty
Kansas
Kansas State High School Activities Association
Moslem world urges united response to Afghan invasion
Pakistan President Zia ul Haq opens a three day Islamic conference urging collective action against the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan. Ministers from Gambia Malaysia and Morocco condemn the move while Afghanistan vows to ignore the conference decisions and Kabul seeks new talks with Moslem guerrillas.
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Pakistan
Afghanistan
Russia
Moscow
Soviet Union
Mohammed Zia ul-Haq
Zia
Gambia
Malaysia
Morocco
Babrak Karmal
Iran election winner hints at hostages solution and Soviet threat
Abolhassan Bani Sadr, touted as Iran's president, says the hostage crisis could be resolved if the United States admits its crimes and Iran’s revolution needs space. He warns Soviet troops in Afghanistan are at Iran’s doors and promises aid to Afghan rebels while opposing U.S. aid to Pakistan. Khomeini’s condition improves as talks with leaders await.
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Associated Press
Abolhassan Bani Sadr
Iran
Tehran
Afghanistan
Bani Sadr
le Monde
U.S
Pakistan
Washington
Bani Saadi
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
Khomeini
America
U.S.A
Embargo Relief Funds in Carter Budget for Agriculture
President Carter's 1981 Agriculture Department budget requests 2.8 billion dollars over two years to offset losses from the grain embargo on the Soviet Union. The plan covers 17 million metric tons of grain, price support boosts, and disaster measures while noting shifts in cash flow and continued food assistance programs totaling about 14.3 billion.
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Washington
Carter
Agriculture Department
Soviet Union
Afghanistan
Stephen B. Dewhurst
Department
Farmers Home Administration
Dewhurst
Kennedy Urges Wage Freeze and Gas Rationing Plan
Senator Edward M Kennedy forges ahead in his White House bid with a six month wage and price freeze followed by mandatory controls, a gasoline rationing program to curb oil imports by 24 percent, a UN inquiry into Iran's grievances against the shah, and stronger naval and air forces for the Persian Gulf amid critique of Carter's Cuba stance and draft proposals. He spoke at Georgetown University regarding foreign and domestic policy.
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Edward M. Kennedy
White House
United Nations Commission
Iran
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Kennedy
Cuba
Afghanistan
Persian Gulf
Georgetown University
Cloudy and cold county forecast with light snow
A county forecast warns of cloudy skies and cold conditions with light snow through Tuesday. Expect highs Tuesday in the mid to upper teens, tonight's lows around 5 to 10 above, and northeasterly winds 10 to 16 mph. Snow chances are about 80 percent tonight and Tuesday.
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