Optimism grows about Reaganomics
New York reports a modest rise in optimism about the economy in an AP NBC poll. Of 1,597 adults, 46 percent say Reagan does a good or excellent job, down from 48 percent in December. Only 35 percent approve of his handling of the economy, while 34 percent expect better economic conditions in the coming year. One in four save more money, unemployment concerns rise, and 46 percent cite high unemployment as the top economic issue for the next three years.
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Winter storm and snow sweep across several states
A broad storm system brings snow and freezing rain to Nebraska West Virginia warns of flash floods Kentucky issues flood watch while cold air plummets temperatures New York City and Oklahoma endure severe conditions with airports affected Utah Utah mountains see heavy snowfall and record totals across cities and states. several traffic accidents linked to weather and travel disruptions reported across the region
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Channel 9 sale history and ownership changes
A $14 million bid for Channel 9 coincided with the construction permit award while five bidders dropped out. The Outlet Co. of Providence first sold the station, then Acquisition Corp. bought it in 1977 for $11 million. Israel held 34 percent of Acquisition stock, Coca Cola Bottling 31 percent, call letters changed to WIXT, Coca Cola divested to Israel and other owners in 1980, operations remained steady, transfer to Ackerly pending FCC approval, Channel 9 has long been an ABC affiliate.
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Heat disrupted as gas line ruptures in Westfield
A Tennessee Gas Co. pipeline ruptured early today cutting heat and hot water for residents and forcing school closures in Westfield. The leak was found at 4:45 am, repaired by 8:30 am, with no injuries reported. Police closed a street near the rupture but reopened it by 7:30 am as crews restored service to 6,000 customers.
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Winter storm watch with mixed precipitation expected
A winter storm watch is in effect tonight and tomorrow with easterly winds 15 to 30 mph. Temperatures rise from 20 tonight to 30 to 35 tomorrow as snow changes to rain or freezing rain. Precipitation chances are 80 percent tonight and 100 percent tomorrow with cold, scattered flurries Sunday and Monday and a chance of snow Tuesday.
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Inmate Rights Suit Over Framingham Raid Actions
Eight female inmates at Framingham State Prison including Susan Saxe filed in U S District Court alleging stip searching and abuse during a January raid aimed at a drug and gambling ring using the prison computer. The complaint names prison officials state police and the Middlesex County district attorney as defendants.
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Reagan weighing excise tax boosts amid GOP, business opposition
President Reagan reconsiders higher excise taxes after opposition from the Chamber of Commerce and some Republicans. Officials say he may seek some increases in 1983 budget, with potential boosts on cigarettes liquor wine and certain luxuries, while beer taxes face resistance and gasoline impacts remain undecided.
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White House says it seeks accuracy in Reagan statements
White House communications director David Gergen says a research group verifies information before Reagan uses it in speeches or news conferences. He noted corrections after misstatements on a Tucson elderly feeding program, Pope John Paul II’s stance on U S actions, employment figures, defense spending, and a steel industry expansion claim. The president stood by the letter from the pope regarding sanctions in Poland, and acknowledged verification of a Tucson figure before a New York speech.
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IRA members face immigration violations in Boston case
Four men linked to the IRA faced unspecified charges beyond immigration violations. Their detention status was not disclosed as they prepared to appear before a federal magistrate. Bomb threats targeted seven Howard Johnson restaurants, with three evacuated. no bombs found. Galvin pledged bail and legal fees for Carron and Morrison, who cited support for Irish freedom. Paisley was in Canada during the same period.
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