Star Wars could cost up to one trillion dollars
A congressional study estimates launching space based anti-missile defenses under the Strategic Defense Initiative could reach 1 trillion dollars depending on Soviet actions. It notes costs could be reduced with advances in tech and cheaper launch systems, but warns a lack of cooperation could drive costs higher.
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Soviet Union
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories
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United States
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Robert L. Civiak
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
J. Bennett Johnston
Louisiana
Dale Bumpers
Arkansas
Edwina Palmer
Strategic Defense Initiative Organization
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Science Board
SDI
Robert Jastrow
Jastrow
Reagan
Senate
House
Tornado devastates Edmonton killing at least 25
Rescuers sweep shattered homes and industrial sites after Canada s deadliest tornado in 75 years. 25 confirmed dead, about 200 injured as crews use dogs and search for survivors amid collapsed houses, a devastated Evergreen trailer park, and widespread fires from gas mains. Looting reported. emergency declared. weather warned of storms with limited notice.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Cer
Bruce Wilson
Joy-Lynn Dorash
Evergreen Trailer Park
Wilson
Strathcona County
Leroy Chabley
Donald Getty
Reagan targets Democratic welfare reform in radio address
President Reagan criticized Democratic welfare reform proposals on his weekly radio address. He argued they impose sham work requirements and would make staying on welfare more attractive while promoting state sponsored demonstration projects to test reforms. He noted mothers with young children and cited Democratic House and Senate bills as lacking real authority for demonstrations.
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Reagan
Bethesda Naval Hospital
White House
State of the Union
Congress
Senate
Moynihan
Contras fail in quest for major military victory
The Contra insurgency falters in taking key northern strongholds Quilali San Jose de Cusmapa and San Jose de Bocay as widespread discontent grows over cutbacks and shortages. Peasants loyal to land reforms defend their holdings while rebels shift to larger operations signaling a third phase of fighting. A Western analyst notes continued rebel setbacks but warns of intensified operations.
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Managua
Quilali
San Jose de Cusmapa
San Jose de Bocay
la Sirena
San Pedro del Notre
Lorain County Chronicle-Telegram masthead and pricing note
The Lorain County Printing & Publishing Co publishes daily Elyria Lorain Chronicle Telegram with staff roles and address. Home delivery options and rates are listed for daily and Sunday, with information on mailing and post office details for Elyria Ohio.
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Lorain County Printing & Publishing Co
East Ave
P.O
Elyria
Ohio
Otto B. Schoepfle
Arthur D. Hudnte
Chronicle-Telegram
East Avenue
Enyria
Lorain
Cleveland
Eptatios
Lorain County Printing & Publishing
East Avennue
Eyria
Daly
Hyearien Danly & Sanday
United States Daily & Somday
Johnson Control plant meeting shapes near term fate
Tanner said if no contract is reached in two weeks workers may vote on the Johnson Control proposal by August 16. He warned the plant is likely to be shut or phased out regardless, as GM aims to get rid of the facility. Lack of publicity may hurt turnout for today’s closed meeting.
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Johnson Controls
Tanner
Moynihan Pushes Family Security Act for Welfare Reform
Senate welfare expert Daniel Moynihan has proposed the Family Security Act with broad support from fellow lawmakers and five GOP allies. It would require states to pay benefits to two parent unemployed households, a point Reagan opposes, preferring demonstrations and a broader reform package. The NGA backs a rival plan demanding work requirements for recipients with children three years and older.
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Daniel Moynihan
D-N.y
Senate
Moynihan
National Governor's Association
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