Van Nostrand decries energy crisis as he eyes Senate bid
Iowa Commerce Commission chair Maurice Van Nostrand warns of an energy crisis, blasts federal inaction, and cites high oil imports as a core issue. He announces a U.S. Senate run against Dick Clark and says energy will anchor his campaign. He criticizes Congress for not acting and urges public awareness.
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Maurice van Nostrand
Iowa Commerce Commission
van Nostrand
Kirkwood Community College
U.S. Senate
Dick Clark
Congress
Van Nostrand Urges Market Pricing For Energy Reform
The speaker argues to raise gas and oil prices to reflect true costs to spur development of alternative energy and reduce consumption. He claims government controls suppress profits, slowing progress, and warns against rationing or hurting living standards while advocating market-driven conservation. He cites past energy practices and household costs as comparisons.
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van Nostrand
Mickey Mouse
Waste fuel a central nuclear issue says NRC official
NRC Chicago public affairs officer Jan Strasma told attendees at Kirkwood Community College that siting a radioactive waste disposal facility likely won’t be decided before 1988. He linked waste reuse to political and safety concerns, noting Iowa is unlikely as a site and outlining NRC roles and proposed resident inspectors.
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Jan Strasma
NRC
Chicago
Energy Today
Kirkwood Community College
Department of Energy
Strasma
West
Iowa
Ford
Carter
Nuclear Club
Dale Sawyer
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Duane Arnold Energy Center
Palo
Linn County
Sawyer
Atomic Energy Commission
Duane Arnold Center
Ray highlights Cedar Rapids student house project
Governor Robert Ray lauded Cedar Rapids students building a complete house funded by the Cedar Rapids Board of Realtors and the Board of Education. He praised the initiative as stabilizing progress and noted proceeds fund college scholarships while showcasing real life skills. The event at the Private Property Week luncheon drew about 300 people.
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Iowa
Robert Ray
Cedar Rapids
Ray
Board of Realtors
University of Iowa
Rape claim from Lisbon girl dropped after investigation
A 16-year-old Lisbon girl confessed the rape report she filed with Linn County deputies on Friday was false. She said a man in his mid twenties attacked her while she walked home from the grocery store, but authorities say the claim was a hoax and she has withdrawn it.
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Lisbon
Linn County
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E Ave
Concord
Northbrook
Council Street
Twin Pines
Pinewood Drive
Bowman Woods
Surrey Drive
Kent Drive
Willowood
35Th Street
Marion
7Th Ave
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Pee
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Save Zagal
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BankAmericard
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