Train collision causes 100 foot flames near Washington
Two Milwaukee Road trains collided northeast of Washington Iowa triggering a fuel oil fire that delayed firefighters for hours. Two railroad workers escaped from a derailed engine with minor injuries. The crash damaged 12 cars three engines and nine freight cars with an estimated 2 million dollars in damage.
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New factor seen in talks over Falklands crisis
Argentina and Britain continued diplomacy on a third day as Alexander Haig pressed negotiations to avert war. Senate leader Baker spoke of a new dimension while Argentine ministers warned progress was slow and diplomacy remained the only option. Haig kept in close touch with President Reagan.
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Unknown assailant rate holds steady in 1970s crime data
The Justice Department reported from 1973 to 1979 just under three of five violent crimes were committed by strangers. Robbery led with 76 percent, rape 65 percent, aggravated assault 56 percent, and simple assault 53 percent. Strangers accounted for 59 percent of all violent crimes.
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What happens to Linn drunk drivers
In Linn County last year most pleaded guilty to drunk driving yet avoided jail time or fines. About 57 percent of first offense guilty pleas received deferred sentences, often with probation and a drunk driver course. successful completion erases the OMVAS conviction.
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Straight A student’s C spurs legal challenge in Florida
Miami lawyer Gerald Tobin defends his daughter Stacey’s straight A record after a conduct C. Tobin seeks a court interpretation of Florida law granting students the right to challenge records, arguing the law does not require hearings for every grade. The school board disputes the breadth of the interpretation.
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Blessed are the mapmakers. They Draw Nations Together
Brief quotation notes mapmakers as the only people who can bring nations close together. Copyright statement implied.
Shape Up Now program to start in The Gazette
SUN readers can join a 12 week Shape Up Now program developed by The Gazette with Mercy and St Luke Hospitals. It will feature daily diet menus exercise plans fitness tips meal cost analyses and diet fitness articles. The program is not a substitute for medical advice and readers apply suggestions at their own risk.
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Protesting Sinai withdrawal in Yamit
In Yamit about a dozen Jewish extremists sealed in a bomb shelter threaten death by own action if troops remove them The group linked to Kahane demands to stay as Israel prepares to hand Yamit to Egypt under Camp David terms Rabbis called such acts against Jewish law Maj Gen Erez warned of peaceful evacuation and security steps continue at the town
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