Slaying spurs death penalty debate in Iowa
Des Moines reports that murders in Iowa have nearly doubled since 1965 when the death penalty was repealed. Rep. Don Spencer proposes a bill for the electric chair for murder plus rape of the same victim, prompting a House Judiciary public hearing with about 25 registrants divided on the issue.
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UPI
Iowa
Rep
Don Spencer
D-Ruthven
Spencer
Norman Jesse
D-Des Moines
House Judiciary Committee
Death penalty gain support after Rowe murder case
Iowa lawmaker Spencer pushes for death penalty reinstate citing rising statewide murder totals from 36 in 1965 to 69 in 1976 and noting the Virginia Rowe case on her Sioux Rapids farm as pivotal. Wayne Rowe backs the measure, seeking public hearing and debate despite slim chances and co sponsors.
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Virginia Rowe
Sioux Rapids
Robert E. Williams
Lincoln
Neb
Rowe
Nebraska
Wayne Rowe
Spencer Daily Reporter
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Baker joins Democrats in bid for U.S. Senate in Iowa
In Des Moines on March 30 Gerald Baker of Cedar Falls filed to run on the Democratic ticket for U.S. Senate. Reporters learned of Baker from friends as he declared his Jeffersonian democratic stance. The piece notes related candidacies in the Democratic field including Kay Chapman of Cedar Rapids challenging Rep. John Patchett and Marlene Cebuhar of Cedar Rapids running against Rep. Mike Oxley for state representative.
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Des Moines
Gerald Baker
Cedar Falls
U.S
Baker
Secretary of State
Melvin Synhorst
Kay Chapman
Cedar Rapids
Rep
John Patchett
D-North Liberty
Patchett
George Petrick
Mount Vernon
Marlene Cebuhar
Bob Rush
Mike Oxley
Marion
Iowans Fall Behind On 1978 Tax Returns And Errors
DES MOINES AP Iowans file 1978 state income tax returns later than last year and errors rise to about 14 percent. Revenue officials report 820000 of an expected 1250000 returns filed by week’s end with 33000 fewer returns than a year ago. Major mistakes involve standard deduction miscalculations and under/over computing taxes owed. Tax deadline extended to May due to April 30 Sunday.
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DES Moines
Bair
Iowa
Heart Week menus planned at Marion schools
Special menus mark School Lunch Heart Week statewide with Iowa Schools Food Service Association and Iowa Heart Association co-sponsoring. Marge Ferris notes reduced cooking fat and fat dripping techniques, promoting heart healthy foods and lunchroom nutrition education.
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Marion Independent
Iowa Schools Food Service Association
Iowa Heart Association
Marge Ferris
Day off for students and floating in service day set
Linn-Mar Junior High will have a Wednesday off for a floating in service day for faculty with observers visiting other district classes. Another floating in service day is planned for April 26 affecting Bowman Woods Elementary and Linn-Mar Senior High. students at those two schools will not have classes.
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Linn-Mar Junior High
Bowman Woods
Linn-Mar Senior High School
Iowa Guard appoints Lalley as inspector general
Iowa Adjutant General Junior Burkhead appoints Col. James E. Lalley Sioux City as inspector general for the 8000 member National Guard to act as an omudsman. The position is restructured to allow full attention and independent reporting to top state management. Lalley will investigate complaints, interview involved persons, and pursue appropriate action if warranted. Citizens as well as guardsmen may lodge concerns, with no conflict with FBI or GAO investigations.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Junior H. Burkhead
James E. Lalley
Sioux City
National Guard
Burkhead
Col
Lalley
Iowa National Guard
Guard
Infantry
Command General Staff
FBI
General Accounting Office
Marion YMCA Tuesday activity schedule overview
Marion YMCA lists a packed day with non aquatic preschool gymnastics program gym rental at 9 am. Men's fitness classes at noon and 6 15 pm. Adult open gym and preschool gymnastics at 1. Beginning ballet and gymnastics at 4. Tap dance at 4 45. Preschool dance at 5 30. Preschool gym at 6 15. Women's fitness at 7 15. Pool Linn Mar lessons at 9 am. Preschool lessons 9 45. Marion Independent lessons 10 30. Water babies and water exercise 11 15. Adult open swim at noon. Preschool lessons in the pm. Youth fun swim 3 pm. Swim and diving team 3 30. Youth lessons 4 15 and 7 15. Beginning diving swim team 5 45. Family at 8.
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Marion Ymca
Marion
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