Rumsfeld urges resolve against terrorism abroad
Former defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld warns that withdrawing from world affairs would aid terrorists. In Des Moines he cites Iran and Syria as major threats, with Libya lower priority, and notes possible 1988 presidential bid while recounting his career from House member to defense chief.
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Illinois
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Five indicted over Missouri nuclear silos protest
A federal grand jury charged five protesters, including Darla J. Bradley, 22, with conspiracy and destruction of government property after demonstrations at nuclear missile silos in western Missouri. Each faces up to five years and 250000 dollars fine for conspiracy and up to ten years and 250000 dollars for property destruction.
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Big motors on Macbride Senate weighs lifting boat limit
Lawmakers debated removing the 10 horsepower cap on motors at Big Creek Lake and Lake Macbride. The House approved lifting restrictions on all but the two state lakes while proposing a no wake rule. The Senate delayed the bill to consider applying the same limits to the two lakes. Senator Art Small noted locals favor smaller craft at Lake Macbride. Debate is to resume next week.
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Iowa House backs paid holidays for King and Veterans Day
The Iowa House approved a bill to make Martin Luther King Jr birthday and Veterans Day paid state worker holidays. The 82 to 4 vote sends the measure to the Senate with two floater holidays to be designated by the Executive Council, while other holidays remain in law.
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Iowa
Martin Luther King
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Washington
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Cedar Rapids
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