Crime rate falls 12.9 percent in Iowa in 1982
Iowa DPS statistics show total crimes dropped by 12.9 percent in 1982, about 15 000 fewer offenses than 1981. Violent crimes fell by roughly 700 and property crimes by about 14 300, with arson down 35 percent from 1244 to 807.
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Gazette Easter
Iowa
Iowa Department of Public Safety
DPS
Kim Reagh
Research and Development Bureau
Department of Public
Shultz warns Nicaragua aims at all of Central America
Secretary of State George Shultz says Nicaragua seeks to subvert the region and could host Soviet missiles. He cites a rising anti democratic trend in El Salvador and warns vital US security interests are at stake in Central America. He notes Nicaragua as base and all of Central America as target with no evidence cited.
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Nicaragua
Central America
Shultz
Washington
George Shultz
Soviet Union
el Salvador
Chamber of Commerce
State Department
Congress
United States
Central American
U.S
Humberto Ortega
Ortega
State cites abuse at Linn County Care Facility
State Health Department officials reveal findings from a three day probe detailing physical and verbal mistreatment of residents at Linn County Care Facility. A write up with citations and fines is expected by late April, with supervision gaps and improper admissions cited as issues.
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Mary
Gazette
Norma Walker
Cedar Rapids
Walker
Wholesale price drop boosts economic optimism in March
Government data show wholesale prices fell 0.1 percent in March and 4.1 percent for the first quarter, led by a 34.4 percent annual rate plunge in energy costs. Gasoline and heating oil dropped sharply, while food prices rose 0.5 percent for the month but were offset by energy savings.
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Washington
Labor Department
White House
Martin Feldstein
Reagan
Tion
Democrats eye lottery or income surtax to curb fund losses
Iowa House Democrats seek a solution to the unemployment benefits trust fund shortfall by considering a state lottery or an income tax surcharge after abandoning a 0.5 percent wage tax. Speaker Avenson says a lottery could raise about 45 million annually, easing demand for employer tax hikes.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines
House
Donald Avenson
D-Oelwein
Iowa
Power mower without blades offered for neighbor borrowing
A power mower without blades is available for neighbors to borrow, offering a practical, blade-free option for lawn care. The notice notes the mower can be shared within the community, encouraging reciprocal help among residents.
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