Barbara Bush speech at Wellesley sparks student debate
Barbara Bush speaks at the Wellesley College commencement, triggering a petition by 150 seniors outraged that the First Lady is honored for her husband’s achievements. The column reflects on women's roles, individual merit, and the evolving choices for young graduates as they balance ambition with expected life roles. Ellen Goodman notes the cultural shift and the First Lady’s constrained yet expansive influence.
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Fumigator pleads guilty in Iowa manslaughter case
Davenport fumigator Stephen D. Plath pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of Village Inn assistant manager Terry Schneider, who died from methyl bromide poisoning after a restaurant fumigation on October 6, 1988. W.B. McCloud and Co. denied the charge and faces trial later in May.
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McCloud
Johnson County District Court
Witness testifies in Deases murder trial in Ames
Witness Chris Cox describes Edward Deases and two brothers seeking advice on covering up Gardner's death two days after she died. Prosecutors show Deases planned the killing on May 28 1989 and helped on strangling and dismembering Gardner. Ruben Deases already convicted, others testify about threats and immunity in the case.
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Chris Cox
Iowa State University
Tainted Lowden corn headed for Illinois landfill
Governor Branstad said Iowa will deliver 12 755 bushels of aflatoxin tainted corn to an Illinois hazardous waste site and bill the Farmers Home Administration and a London grain dealer. The disposal would occur within two weeks with about 100 000 dollars cost, funded from a state remedial fund.
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Preston
Iowa
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Ex Kirkwood official found guilty of felony theft in Kansas
Former Kirkwood official Gaylon Dahn, ex-head of community education, was convicted on four felony counts and two misdemeanors in Kansas after a probe into irregular funds at Dodge City Community College. A plea bargain reduced earlier charges. his two sons face separate pending cases.
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