Conviction reinstated in MacDonald murder case
The Supreme Court reinstated Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald's 1970 murder conviction in a 12 year legal odyssey involving his wife and two daughters. Brezhnev health reports circulated without confirmation from the Foreign Ministry. Donahue negotiations with NBC end as his Today interview airs May 7.
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Jeffrey MacDonald
Supreme Court
Green Beret Nation
Phil Donahue
NBC
CBS News
ABC News
Iowa reaches for space glory with UI plasma team win
Iowa celebrates the Columbia shuttle run with a flawless University of Iowa plasma package despite camera, tape, and radio glitches and crew stomach issues. The state takes pride in the Hawkeyes contribution amid technical hitches.
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University of Iowa
State of Iowa
Oliver Traded North To Expos By Rangers
The Texas Rangers ship Al Oliver to the Montreal Expos in a major league deal while coverage notes page references for sports. A federal probe of axles in GM mid sized cars over three model years affects up to 5.3 million vehicles. Iowa Beef seeks tougher odor standards for a Stanwood hog plant as a House panel sides with the Senate bill.
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Texas Rangers
al Oliver
Montreal Expos
Iowa
Stanwood
Senate
House
Resignation Tied to Drunken Scene and Prison Guard Discharge
Harpers Ferry supervisor Jerry Deitrich resigns amid reports of a drunken scene at a supper club and political pressure following the firing of guard Kelly Frankfurt at Luster Heights Prison Camp. County officials say the incidents prompted internal probes and hearings. Frankfurt appeals his discharge. Deitrich cites personal reasons.
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Jerry Deitrich
Luster Heights
Deitrich
Roger Halvorson
Rmonona
Calvin Auger
Iowa Men’s Reformatory
Anamosa
Joseph Valley
Frankfurt
Harper's Valley
Mayor Valley
Halvorson
Deitric
Judge orders teen held at juvenile center amid escape case
A 15-year-old who escaped Linn Juvenile Detention Center last Friday will remain in custody there while awaiting further proceedings. Judge Brent Harstad rejected moving the youth to Johnson County Jail, citing safety and suitability concerns in Linn County facilities. The youth faces two counts of assault and a charge of escape, with a parole revocation hearing set for April 8 in Linn County Juvenile Court.
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Vanessa Shelton
Gazette
Linn
Brent Harstad
Johnson County
Harstad
Linn County
County Youth Facilities Department
Bill McCarty
McCarty
Tion
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Bill Sackett
Eldora
Hardin County
Sackett
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details and Rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates list carrier 1.65 per week and mail options with 7 issues weekly 8.054 weeks 85.80 52 weeks. Additional notes include area restrictions and AP republication rights.
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The
Gazette Company
Third Ave
Iowa
U.S. Territories
Associated Press
Public urged action on alcohol ads and warnings
Public interest groups urged the alcohol industry to curb sex and youth themes in advertising and to place warnings on beer wine and liquor. Steve Brobeck of the Consumer Federation of America said the industry earns billions and spends a billion a year to persuade drinking. He called for cooperation to prevent drinking problems.
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Washington
UPI
Steve Brobeck
Consumer Federation of America
Iowa House committee passes land use bill despite flaws
The Iowa House Agriculture Committee approved a Senate-passed land use bill 13 to 10, making minor changes. It would create a state council to guide county plans while allowing counties to opt out, and let farmers form agricultural districts to shield prime farmland from development. Critics called it a shell. supporters said it is as tough as the Senate will accept.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazette Des Moine
Des Moines
House
Senate
House Agriculture Committee
Iowa
Wayne Bennett
Realva
Phil Davitt
D-St. Charles
Dale Cochran
Eagle Grove
Judge Higginbotham warns Iowa audience on immorality of budget policy
Federal appeals judge A Leon Higginbotham Jr painting current budget plans as potentially immoral toward the poor and disadvantaged. Speaking at the University of Iowa during the John F Murray lectures he noted past slaveholder era immorality and urged vigilance in American policy.
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University of Iowa
A. Leon Higginbotham Jr
Philadelphia
John F. Murray
Colleges of Law and Business Administration
School of Journalism
Higginbotham
3Rd Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals
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