29 Indictments Sought Against Toxic Dumpers
The Justice Department filed criminal charges across 25 grand juries in 14 states targeting illegal disposal of hazardous wastes for profit. Cases include two men in Houston accused of dumping PCB barrels in Mexico and soon to be tried, and a Concord NH case where four A C Lawrence Leather executives were convicted for storing and disposing of carcinogenic solvents under a pollution study grant.
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Washington
Justice Department
Congress
Department
New Jersey
New Mexico
Houston
Clarence W. Nugent
Ivan Matula
Mexico
Concord
N.H
Massachusetts
A.C. Lawrence Leather Co
Camden
N.J
Johnson & Towers Co
Riverfest Faces Painted for Children’s Center Fundraiser
Cory Runyan of Cedar Rapids had a clown face painted by Sue Dunkelberg of Brookland Woods Child Care Center Iowa City during Riverfest activities. The Saturday event raised money for the children’s center with more photos on page 24A.
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Cory Runyan
Cedar Rapids
Sue Dunkelberg
Brookland Woods
Iowa City
Time zones collide in Union City Ohio with clocks
In Union City Ohio the clock change creates two official time zones and several informal ones affecting about one third on daylight time and two thirds on standard time. Local habits blur lines as businesses and residents mix time practices across borders and shifts.
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Union City
Ohio
Bill McGlothlin
Reagan pays tribute to 16 killed in Beirut
President Reagan receives the 16 American flag-draped coffins at Andrews Air Force Base in a somber ceremony. He vows the attackers will not prevail, honoring the Beirut embassy victims with quotes from the Sermon on the Mount as families grieve.
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Reagan
Beirut
Hangar No. 3
Air Force Base
Washington
Nancy
George Shultz
Helena
Shultz sees openness in Arab states on peace plan
Secretary of State George Shultz said Arab leaders may be reconsidering Reagan's Middle East peace initiative after King Hussein of Jordan indicated reluctance to join talks. He noted a possible shift as cables from Arab capitals suggest doubt about passing up the chance. Shultz planned to travel to Cairo to press for removal of foreign troops from Lebanon as a first step.
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Washington
George Shultz
Reagan
Middle East
Jordan
Hussein
United States
Israel
Shultz
Cairo
Lebanon
Branstad Reaches 100 Days as Iowa Governor
Governor Terry Branstad marks his 100th day in office amid broad approval from citizens while legislators and party leaders say the honeymoon era is waning. The 36 year old Lake Mills Republican describes the session as predictable with few major surprises and notes progress on his recommendations. Senate leaders praise his firmness yet collaboration in pushing programs.
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EL Moines
Terry Branstad
Iowa
Branstad
Lake Mills
Charm of Charleston Tourists Discovering Best Kept Secret
A feature on Charleston's appeal as a hidden gem for visitors and locals alike. It highlights cultural spots, historic charm, and the city’s ongoing lure as an undiscovered destination for travelers.
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Charleston
America
Are all those people going to get haircuts
A church scene unfolds with a boy watching the choir enter in white surplices. He whispers in wonder whether all the worshippers will get haircuts, capturing a gentle, humorous moment.
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Ken Sullivan
70Th General Assembly
Red Oak
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Akron
Lillian Eige
Henry Kissinger
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