Gun control gains in House vote on Volkmer bill
The House adopted the Volkmer bill limiting interstate handgun sales and banning future possession or transfer of machine guns. The vote split along party lines with 128 Democrats and 158 Republicans for, 118 Democrats and 18 Republicans against. Supporters hailed a major step for gun control advocates while opponents argued the bill needed amendments.
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Ional
Polce
Iowa
Jim Leach
Tom Tauke
Bedell
William Hughes
D-N.j
Hubert Williams
Police Foundation
Tauke
Citizens Committee For the Right
America
Michael Beard
National Coalition To
U.S. Congress
Hughes
NRA
Volkmer
Spain recalls envoy over Libya threats and attacks
Libya threatens Western targets including the 6th Fleet while Spain recalls its ambassador for consultations after Khadafy warnings. A bomb damages an Air France office in Lisbon and a Berlin attack prompts US alerts and alleged Libya-linked communications.
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Libya
U.S
United States
Italy
West Germany
Reagan
Spain
Khadafy
Foreign Ministry
Inocencio Arias
Francisco Fernandez Ordonez
Ricardo Peidro Conde
Madrid
Air France
Lisbon
Portugal
Dublin Kidnapping Report Details Garda Police Action
Irish police report a kidnapping at the Guinness home in Howth a Dublin suburb. Gunmen masked and armed entered mid afternoon, tied the family with neckties, escaped with money after pistol whipping John Guinness who later freed himself. No contact has been made by abductors despite police efforts.
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Hamlon
Guinness
Dublin
Howth
Jennifer Guin
Ness
Gillian
John Guinness
Jennifer Guinness
Bank closure shocks western Dubuque county town
Dyersville National Bank failed amid rumors and a substantial loan portfolio deterioration. Officials noted deposits around 38 million dollars with 96 thousand tied to the local school system. Regulators cited insurmountable losses and depleted capital, closing the bank at 3 p.m. under OCC oversight as other Iowa banks fail nationwide.
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Dubuque County
Leland Nebel
Dyersville
Drexler
Robert Funke
FDIC
Huston
Dean S. Marriott
U.S
Comptroller of the Currency
Dyersville National
Marriott
Brass Ensemble Delivers Versatile Classic Brass Performance
Iowa City review notes Philip Jones Brass Ensemble delivering a 10 member, all male show of music across four centuries. Bach's Suite for Brass and Previn's Triolet for Brass showcase ornate technique and contemporary style with rich acoustics in Hancher Auditorium. The group, famed for 40 recordings and global tours, drew a warm audience response despite balcony seats remaining unused.
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Lisa Norton
Iowa City
Philip Jones
Hancher Auditorium
Andre Previn
Jones
Hancher
Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
Europe
North America
Japan
Australia
Britain
Westminster Cathedral
Canterbury
Dubuque Priest Killed in Highway 61 Crash
Monsignor William Anthony Roach 65 of St. Joseph's Prairie Church rural Dubuque died when his car rear ended a semi on Highway 61 four miles south of Dubuque. The crash injured Roach and left the semi damaged while the truck carrying John Deere equipment sustained minor damage. Police continue investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.
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Dubuque
Highway 61
William Anthony Roach
St. Joseph’s Prairie Church
Lemuel Harold Devoe
Salisbury
N.C
Dubuque County
Roach
Key West
Mercy Hospital
Devoe
John Deere
Iowa State Patrol
Iowa
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