American director Dawid Jacobsen kidnapped in Beirut
In west Beirut gunmen abduct American Dawid Jacobsen 54 director of a university unit as he walked from the American University of Beirut campus to the hospital. An eyewitness said six kidnapers pulled him into a blue van while a public safety officer fired a shot at Jacobsen’s feet. The university and U.S. authorities seek his immediate release amid ongoing clashes and regional tension.
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Bangladesh Cyclone Devastation Strikes Unirehar Island
Devastation from the cyclone hits coastal Bangladesh with thousands dead and 25 million affected. Officials warn death toll may rise above 1,300 while evacuations continue on Unirehar and Sandwit islands. The Red Cross funds aid efforts as health officials begin vaccinations and clean water programs amid mass graves and widespread homelessness.
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Reagan to unveil tax plan on television and radio
President Reagan plans a televised and radio address from Disney World during a Florida stop to outline a long awaited tax overhaul. He tells a teen-filled audience the plan aims to launch a new American revolution and grant youths a nation of greater freedom and strength. Details are sketchy but leaks in The Washington Post outline the core points, including a proposed 52 percent reduction in federal taxes for individuals.
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Reagan tax reform proposal would cut rates for many
The Post reports a plan shifting tax burdens toward businesses, with individuals earning over 200000 a year getting a 10.7 percent cut while those under 10000 face 8.9 percent tax, and middle earners see smaller relief. The plan would compress 11 brackets into 15 25 and 35 percent, with corporate rates peaking at 33 percent. The White House has not released full details ahead of tonight's national address.
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Cool Sunny Periods Wednesday With Mild Temperatures
A brief weather note for Wednesday predicts sunny spells with a low around 45 to 50 and a high near 70. The page also lists sections including Business Classifieds Comics Editorals and Lifestyle features by Foou Ganley and Joe. Local chuckle and lifestyle notes round out the brief item.
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Grandfather Lews Ellis joins police academy class
Lews Ellis, 53, graduates from the Police Academy in Los Angeles as the oldest recruit. A former supervisor with the Southern California Rapid Transit District, he undertook six months of physical tests and weapons training, earning respect from younger classmates and instructors alike.
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