Leaves of Absence Debate on Job Protection in Des Moines
In Des Moines the Senate advanced a bill requiring employers to grant leaves of absence to publicly elected officials while limiting protection to part time office holders. Senator Minnette Doderer sponsored a measure excluding county auditors and the governor, a provision passing 30 to 20. In the House helmet legislation stalled as riders protested, arguing it curbs free choice. The House also delayed actions on bicycle safety rules and a school aid plan estimating 10.7 percent growth, with broader budget implications. Tenants may recover three months rent for unlawful eviction under a proposed uniform landlord tenant act restricting deposits and mandating repairs and notice.
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Des Moines
Senate
Minnette Doderer
Iown City
Doderer
Robert Ray
Iowa State Education Assn
Walter Gavin
Iowa
Town House
Iowa sees March unemployment likely lower than Feb
Des Moines Iowa employment officials led by Abe Clayman of the Iowa Employment Security Commission predict March unemployment will drop from February’s 5.9 percent. They cite fewer unemployment insurance claims, rising construction activity and an improving economic outlook after President Ford's tax cut bill. Official figures follow later this week.
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Des Moines
UPI
Abe Clayman
Iowa
Employment Security Commission
Commission
Clayman
Ford
Decorah picks Worrell as new Peoples district manager
Chuck Worrell of Sioux City has been named district manager of Peoples Natural Gas Co in Decorah and will start April 1. The 33 year old comes from West Union where he has been district manager since 1971, succeeding Linford Smith who moves to Monticello.
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Decorah
Chuck Worrell
Sioux City
Peoples Natural Gas Co
Worrell
West Union
Linford Smith
Peoples
Smith
Monticello
Northern Natural Gas
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Iowa Slated To Get U S Manpower Funds
The U S Labor Department plans at least 58 153 144 in four state Mid-America for Title I manpower programs for fiscal 1976. Iowa receives 12 481 222 and funds go to regional and local sponsors for training jobs counseling placement work experience and youth programs led by state and local offices.
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Kansas City
U.S. Labor Department
Mid-America
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Richard G. Miskimins
Manpower Administration
Central Iowa
Governor’s Office
Kansas City Consortium
Topeka
Johnson County Consortium
Wichita City
17.8 Percent Rise In Des Moines Crime
Des Moines crime rose 17.8 percent in 1974 over 1973 per FBI figures, slightly above the national 17 percent rise. Des Moines recorded 13,609 total crimes in 1974 from 11,556 in 1973, with murders at 13 both years and increases across rape robbery aggravated assault burglary larceny and motor vehicle theft. Cedar Rapids 1974 figures shown. national rise the largest in 14 years.
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Washington
UPI
Iowa
FBI
Bureau
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
VA loans offered to Iowa students under GI bill
VA officials announced that Iowa students using the GI bill who face financial need can qualify for education loans up to 600 dollars per academic year. Loans require demonstrated need after cost of attendance and resources, and eligibility hinges on at least half-time enrollment and pursuit of VA education assistance. Repayment is deferred while enrolled half-time with no interest until repayment starts.
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Des Moines
UPI
Veterans Administration
Lowa
Robert L. Winters
Winters
Court Upholds Million Award For Gas Explosion Negligence
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a $1.05 million judgment to Lynnette Koptinger after a 1970 Evansdale gas explosion that killed her husband Richard and injured her, finding evidence the defendants hastily backfilled the trench and did not check for leaks. Koptinger previously received $990,000 corporate and $60,000 exemplary damages.
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ST. Louis
8Th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Iowa
Lynnette Koptinger
Iowa Public Service
Goerdt Construction Co
Cullen-Schlitz and Associates
Richard
Evansdale
Koptinger
Lobbyists Caught in House Senate Reporting Vise
Des Moines report notes lobbyists face a dilemma as Senate rules require disclosure of spending on both senators and house members while House rules deny sharing house expenditures with the Senate, urging lobbyists to rely on rotunda reports. This clash leaves lobbyists unsure where to report.
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Des Moines
Senate
House
The
Senator Hill Probes Senate Pulse on Pari Mutuel Bill
Sen Eugene Hill of Newton says he is taking the senate pulse on the pari mutuel betting bill with Sen Cliff Burroughs listening. Hill notes polls among senators, Burroughs asks if the measure is normal or racing, Hill replies it is racing.
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Eugene Hill
D-Newton
Senate
Cliff Burroughs
R-Greene
Burroughs
Hill
State approves trooper use of citizen band radios
The state department of public safety authorized troopers to buy CB radios for patrol cars at their own expense to hear motorists’ broadcasts. Officials say the radios help counter truckers and drivers evading speed limits, though troopers cannot transmit. Estimated 100 to 300 troopers will equip cars.
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Des Moines
UPI
State Department of Public Safety
Public Safety Department
Public Safety
Robert Holetz
Holetz
Man Held After Slaying Wife in Monona County
A 24 year old Onawa man Douglas Polly is jailed in the Monona county public safety center awaiting psychiatric treatment at Oakdale. He faces an open murder charge for the Friday slaying of his wife Susan 18. Polly waived a preliminary hearing Monday and was bound over to Monona county district court.
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Onawa
UPS
Monona County
Iowa Security Medical Facility
Oakdale
Douglas Polly
Susan
Maquoketa Valley Carnival Date Set
Delhi reports the Maquoketa Valley high school hosts its annual carnival on April 5 with a queen selection, an 8 p.m. auditorium variety show, games, and a 5 p.m. cafeteria dinner. Sponsored by the Maquoketa Valley boosters.
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Delhi
Maquoketa Valley High School
Maquoketa Valley Boosters
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