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Vol. 94, No. 135*(USPS 650-640)
Thursday morning, April 12, 1984
Auto plant welcomes Reagan
By LORI DODGE Staff Reporter
CLAYCOMO, Mo. — Autoworker Leroy Gray was just eating another lunch yesterday in the plant's cafeteria when President Obama asked him and started talking about "regular stuff."
Gray spends his weekdays driving a fork lift at the Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant. He and hundreds of other plant employees work on large projects after lunch to catch a glimpse of the president.
Although many of the union employees sported Mondale hats, the atmosphere around the plant was filled with excitement over Reagan's visit there.
MEMBERS OF THE United Auto Workers union, which has cast its support for Democratic presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale, distributed Monday hats and buttons earlier that morning. But many Chayco workers workers, their forces for the Democrats, they were thrilled about the opportunity to see and possibly speak shake hands with the president.
"Everybody's really more excited," said Gary Dunegan, a production worker. "Hell, when's the last time you got to see the president?
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"I'm not saying who I'd vote for; I'm just excited to see him," he said.
The United Auto Workers Local 249, which represents the plant's 4,500 workers, has criticized Reagan's visit as part of a political campaign. And the UAW has pointed to next year's reorganizations to discusses as Reagan's real reason for visiting the plant, which is north of Kansas City, Mo.
BUT THE WHITE HOUSE labeled Reagan's visit non political. That means that the trip's costs were not paid for by Reagan's re-election campaign but by taxpayers.
Jack Critchfield, an assembly line worker,
said that Reagan probably would pull in
more votes from the plant's workers than
most people would think.
"he's got a way about him," Critchfield said. "He's got a way of talking without hurt."
Charles Hazlett, who works installing springs on trucks, said he thought some of the workers had been rude by wearing Mondale hats.
"I think it's just neat to get to see the
Quality is Job 1
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CLAYCOMO, Mo. — President Reagan receives applause from workers at the Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant. Missouri Gov. Christopher Bond, at right, and Ford chief Philip Caldwell, second from left, accompanied Reagan on his tour
yesterday. Caldwell is Ford's chairman of the board and chief executive officer. Below, Steve Hanson, a 12-year employee at the factory, awaits the president's arrival. Hanson said he supported Mondale.
Reagan lauds recovery
By LORI DODGE
Staff Reporter
CLAYCOMO, Mo. — President Reagan told Ford automakers yesterday that "the sun is shining" again on a strong economy and the U.S. automobile industry.
In his address to workers at the Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant north of Kansas City, Mo. Rea cited the auto industry's upswing as an indication of an improving economy and lauded his administration's economic program for guiding the recovery.
people," he told a group of workers squeezed between huge assembly lines.
Reagan pointed to increased factory orders, housing starts, and retail and auto spending.
"In this place, in one of our country's basic industries, we can see where America's headed and what lies in store for her great
"All of us, working together and ignoring the gloormiers and punits who said it couldn't be done, have hung tough. Today, as we see the auto industry and the economy humming with activity, aren't we glad we did?"
Bipartisan supporters say $49 billion plan is 'an ounce of faith'
House OKs deficit bill 318-97
The bill passed 318-97, with 223 Democrats and 99 Republicans voting yes, and 31 Democrats and 65 Republicans voting no.
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WASHINGTON — The House yesterday approved a $49 billion tax bill favored by Democrats, Republicans and the president, and supporters predicted that the deficit-cutting measure would give "an ounce of faith to a doubting nation."
Rep. Henson Moore, R-LA, said that he had been in Congress for 0 years, "this is the best in Congress."
Moore said that in the past he always "had found a way to vote against taxes." But he said, this vote for deficit-reduction is "a time for statesmen, not politicians."
THERE WAS MINOR DISSENT on a provision in the bill that puts a cap on the number of tax-exempt industrial development bonds that can be issued by states. Those bonds finance such governmental projects as low-income housing, stadiums, airports, and industrial parks. The cap is equal to the population of the state multiplied by $150.
Opening House debate on the bill, Ways and Means Committee chairman Dian Restenkowski said revenue that would be raised by the three-year bill was modest compared with the highly spiraling deficit, expected to rise by about $700 billion over the same period. But, he said, it shows that "Congress is prepared to move against the deficit."
Both Democrats and Republicanists spoke in support of the bill, which also has the backing of President Reagan. The bill is an essential part of the Democrats' deficit-cutting plan.
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The bill is the "pay" part of the House-approved "pay-as-you-go" budget that includes a $150 billion deficit-reduction plan. It would be funded by tax cuts and some military and some social spending called for in
Chernenko gains last o
By United Press International
Chernenko
Chenneko said in his acceptance speech that Soviet foreign policy demanded "constant activity, firmness, consistency in the search for secrets, and deeds," according to the official news agency, Tass.
MOSCOW — The Soviet Parliament elected Konstantin Chernenko to the presidency yesterday, giving him the top three posts in the government. He alsoSpeed at a time of growing superpower rivalry.
"It is directed at overcoming international tension, ensuring security, our state interests in the world arena and upholding peace throughout the world." he said.
Cherenko, 72, now holds the three titles held by his late predecessors, Yuri Andropov and Leonid Brezhnyi — President General Secretary of the State Council, the Defense Council, which controls the military.
Cherenko's election comes at a time of mounting East-West tension over such issues as Soviet charges of harassment of its Olympic athletes and the suspension of nuclear arms talks.
GLSOK did not expect buc
By MARY SEXTON
Staff Reporter
Gay and Lesbian Services of Kansas expected the Student Senate Finance Committee to substantially reduce its budget request, the group's expected to be cut off completely.
Lichtward said that GLSOK had not yet decided how to respond to the committee's proposal.
"We expected to be cut back down to 'token funding,'" said Ruh Lai-Gok phone. "said Ruh Lai-Gok phone."
"We're going to wait to see what the Senate does." she said.
Jon Gilchrist, Finance Committee chairman, said that the committee denied money to GLSOK because the group was able to generate its own funds.
Carla Vogel, student body president, said that the recommendation by the committee would have to be approved by the Senate, which would not look at appropriations bills until next week.
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But Vogel said that she would veto an appropriations bill that did not contain funds for GLOSK.
"If I felt the need to veto it, I would." she said.
"have faith that the Senate will do what's right."
The committee denied funds to GLSOK after reviewing the group's current budget, Glichrist said, which showed that it would carry money over into the fiscal year 1985.
The committee voted 8-3 to deny funds to the organization. Gilchrist explained the committee's denial by saying that GLSOK could support with the revenue it generated from its dances.
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GOSH'K initial request for $2,689.73 was cut to
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Cape Canalerva You can empathize with the Rare Staff by seeing an actual bladed knife. This year with up to 10 people in the area, you can serve a space shuttle lift-off.
Night in Old Savannah, mid-April
Rowdy, traucous times celebrating the
way the city used to be
Dogwood Festival. *Pudachu*, mid-April
features a littered tree walk
Derry Festival 6 Race: Louisville first week of May balloons and steam boats culminating with the run of the world famous Kentucky Derby.
Spring Fiesta *New Orleans*, mid-April
beauty pageant, parade, general whoo
pee.
Contrabband Days  Lake Charles  late April through early May. Cajun music fills the air, also parades and boat races.
Attsplosion — The Raleigh Atts Fair
Raleigh .amAnd
Spoketto . 48. Charleson. May 25-31
It. As the brochure says, the world's
capital is the city of Rio de Janeiro,
city that is an art form itself. Lots
call. Music (Bull 1) 222-724 for more in
Carolina  Steeplechase  Races Springdale Race Course. Camden, early April
Here's one to restructure your travel plans around. Hole Hole Swamp Festival in lamentown.
Festival of Roses Orangeburg, late April or early May, cance race and air show
Pink County Kamp Ramp Tn, Naviille,
mid April. bluegrass music mountain
meals and a beauty content celebrate =
the combination of two vegetables?
Dowdock Arts Festival *Knoxville*, April 13-29
Blooming Places sports parades and - no support - a flower display (8:15-8:46). If you need to know more
World's largest Fish Fry, Patls, last week of April, a parade, rodeo, and thousands of pounds of fresh river cat fish
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Garden State two most famous light-
ship beaches, Long Beach and
State Park *Long Beach Island* and
the Alicone Lightship on the
Alicone Beach.
Pacific Avenue, across the on-board Bay and around the corner from Community Center. Bargain! Barnegie (nb) 609) 494-2016.
Abbreviate: BP 345/6328.
Ballooning is burgeoning all over the country (right), but white-water kayaking (below) is only for the strong of heart (and body).
Action Park Vernon. More than just an entertainment park, there is the Avalanche Speedway and a speed boatable a Whitewater Ride Rickey the Tidal Wave Pool with man-made ocean waves and something called the Tidal Waves Park. This place is chaotic (2011 A72-2000).
Washington. D.C.
The Gross National Parade, late Aprilly. In a city of such pomp and questionable circumstance this raring canyon is the most hilarious breath of fresh air all year. Anyone can watch the parade, when in the punctured pearl, where all the spectators are just a bit out of step. You have seen it to (202) 66-1088.
Festival of American Fish Food, Nation-
ational Tour from June 29-24 and time
Bellamy Park in Chicago. Be celebrated at this outdoor food and drink with plenom of food and feed. Free too.
Maryland
Wild World 'Mitchellville'. Another wet
tsi-theft theme park with water rides
animals, shows and games (301) 259
1500 Over 300 acres to explore
New York
Washington Square Outdoor Art Show
Greenwich Village, June 2-1 and
9-10 Aside from the many traditional
and avant garden works displayed
there, there is also a great place to see and meet people Everyone comes out for it
Festival of St. Anthony Sullivan St.
Greencwich Village, June 17-23 You'll
get great homemade desserts and desserts
that will tempt you down in Little Italy.
The Kool Jazz festival kicks off in
city wide outdoor concert series in late
The Robot Exhibit, through May 25 American Craft Museum - New York City. Forget R2D2 — these are the real McCoy dates back decades
Fabulous Fifteen Fittes, May 27-29
Mount Hope Estate and Winey,
Cornwall. Drop your socks into the
pool or be there at 12:00 p.m.
(711) 666-7030.
Ratt Regatta Juanita River *Huntington*
April 28. Colorful whitewater competition
April (641) 634-3577
The annual Move Rattlesnake
Roundup will shake its tail the third weekend of June at the fire hall ground
you're on your own (217) 298-2172
Those of you who want to take time out from the Pursuitness groundhog festival this week, July 24-30 may want to check out the Lehman Tractor Pull. on the Horse Show Grounds in lehman Woodchuck Tractor Show (171) 288-6748. Tractor训
Road 2 River Retreat Race, May 13
Lexington. Not as famous as the New
York City 10 by bike 1 by running 1 by
sprinting and 2 downhill in a canoe
or boat.
Charlotteville 39th Annual Dugowfest Festival, April 12-15. Charlotteville. Attendance $10. Gamements amuse concerts on parade and Nets of food and drink. (804) 293-894
Festival on the River. May 26-27
Roanoke. Capture afts of war music, fireworks great food and the
taste of home. Explore up to one-half of homely home and
handsome kitchen and fittings.
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N O R T H E A S T
Area Jackson. April 7-8. Iterative winter camp, which runs a winter festival for more information, call the New Hampshire Office of Natural Resources.
Vermont
Annual Balloon Festival *Queenee*, late June that not funny toys you buy at a carnival and tie to your index finger are the states that hot air balloons that transport you across land at bounce parks or for more information *829* 255-7900.
the prize for New England's wittiest spring event goes to *Mount Snow* for the Annual Bait in Boat Race taken through this course. For this one, we and a skier skip through giant slalom to a taper with oats, skirt and a spoon of 100 word jargon. We finish the course. No word on whether grammar counts as much as speed for more information about this training Division at 802-628-3236
Massachusetts
reinforcement of the battle at Lexington.
This colorful event takes place April 14
and momentarily brings back
redemption. For more information
(b67) visit:
www.exercises.co.uk
feeting athletic? You could head for Boston on the third Monday in April. (You can wear a jacket, legs and lungs aren't quite up to the 26-mile course; a more sensible idea is to wear a dress.) You can take pictures. For more information call the Boston Athletic Association at 800-755-4917.
Connecticut
No need to go to the 1984 Olympic Summer Games to see first-rate roating On April 8 or April 15 the date has not yet been set. The Eastern Association of Women's Rowing Colleges will host its Championship Regatta the film on Maximilian in *Presson*. For more information call the firm at (203) 603-6863
Ordinarily you wouldn't expect a nice city like Bridgeport to honor PT. Bumn the hard-working city man who was born in Minneapolis and minute' but Bumn was a Connecticut native and a mayor of Bridgeport for many years, so the city has whipped up a big celebration running from the annual Bumn Festival at [203] 657-8495.
Maine
Third North Atlantic Festival of Storytelling. Rockport, late June. Some of the country's finest beds of the tall tale gather to celebrate their traditional craft, which is part theatre and part poetry or more information call (207) 236-9722.
Paul Resta
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