Roller Coaster Interest Rates Savings Bond Change Explained
President Reagan announced flexible rates for series EE bonds replacing fixed 9 percent with a floor of 7.5 percent and a market linked calculation every six months. New bonds issued now will be tied to Treasury rates, with a sliding scale if cashed before five years, while old bonds retain partial guarantees and variable yields.
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Reagan
Congress
U.S. Treasury
Steve Meyerhardt
Treasury Department
Meyerhardt
Bishops Reject Nuclear War Policy in New Pastoral Draft
A U S Roman Catholic bishops panel released a 105 page draft opposing nuclear war even as it questions limits on deterrence. The document rejects first use and calls for disarmament steps, while noting U S NATO policy hinges on a credible continuum of response.
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George W. Cornell
U.S
Roman Catholic Bishops Panel
Bishops
Washington
USS
Defense
Europe
Caspar Weinberger
NATO
Halloween Night: Fewer Trick-Or-Treaters With More Adult Escorts
Across Kansas fewer children went door to door on Halloween while many were accompanied by adults. Officials cited Tylenol poisoning fears and tampering reports as reasons. A tack found in gum in Topeka prompted caution, but most kids still collected candy without incident. Wichita reported an excellent night with no tampering. Salina saw about half to two thirds fewer costumed youths, all with adults. No tainted treats were found in Garden City or Kansas City.
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Associated Press
Kansas
Chicago
Topeka
Brett Cloutier
Wichita
Robert Circle
Circle
Salina
Tom Payne
Payne
Garden City
Kansas City
World's Fair Closes In Knoxville With Financial Praise
Knoxville wraps up the 1982 World's Fair after six months drawing 11.13 million admissions from 22 nations and visitors. Officials say the $115 million exposition will leave the city richer and with lasting legacies including hotels and an interstate highway project while 6,750 workers lose paychecks.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Knoxville
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