State fair plan calls for $15.5 million upgrade
State fair officials urge a $15.5 million redevelopment and parimutuel horse racing plan to save the fair. The master plan proposes half the funds for repairs and half for new facilities including exhibit space and a campground, with $7.1 million from the state general fund and $8.4 million from fair revenues.
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Iowa
Taylor
Fairground
Grand Avenue
University Avenue
State General Fund
California
Cedar Rapids
Edwin Bruere
Grand Ave. SE
Salt II Promises U S Strike Back and Verification
Des Moines reports describe Salt II as a middle‑of‑the‑road pact that guarantees the United States a verifiable strike back capability. Paul Warnke argues the treaty preserves U S nuclear superiority, monitors deployment via U S controlled systems, and avoids reliance on foreign installations. He presses for ratification as a cautious first step toward arms restraint amid mixed public opinion.
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Des Moines
U.S
Paul Warnke
Warnke
Iran
Arthur Davis
Roger Jepsen
Jepsen
Iowa
John Culver
Legislature clears 15th week inner city tax break bill
In Des Moines Gov. Ray priorities push a measure to offer two property tax deferment options for industrial and commercial property to spur inner city development. Residential relief possible for 10 percent value increases up to 20 000. The bill awaits Ray's signature as Senate and House align on education and public employee reforms.
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Des Moines
Robert Ray
Ray
Senate
Chamber
House
War no longer way to end fights says State Dept official
James Montgomery urged a new view of nuclear proliferation while contrasting war with a football blitz in Des Moines. Sherrod McCall outlined SALT II aims and described the Soviet public as apathetic yet durable, wary of change and driven by security needs.
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Des Moines
James Montgomery
Office of International Security
U.S. State Department
U.S
Montgomery
University of Iowa
Iowa
United States
Soviet Union
Sherrod McCall
State Department
Office of
McCall
China
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al Swegle
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Donley Model
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Kidney Foundation of Iowa
Peck
Amanas
Creamery Theatre
WMT FM
Stereo 96
Don Canney
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