Heatwave Triggers Peak Alert Across Iowa
Highs near 96 to 95 degrees push Iowa Electric Light and Power Co to issue a peak alert as air conditioning demand surges. Cedar Rapids reached 95 and Des Moines 96 while cooler conditions touched northern Iowa. Hospitals offered heat shelters with rooms for 30 elderly or ill patients and by 9:30 p.m. four used the spaces at St. Luke's. Citizens seeking shade urged to call the Information and Referral Service at 364 1010.
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US forces threaten withdrawal if attacked in Central America
Secretary of State George Shultz told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that U S military forces in Central America and the Caribbean would withdraw if attacked while defending themselves. Officials said Navy captains may hail Soviet ships entering the area to assert U S presence as Washington defends Reagan era policy.
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Iowa Ad Campaign Slogan Becomes Exclusive
Iowa Development Commission reaches agreement to use the slogan Iowa A State of Mind for promoting high tech industries. Estherville painter Scott Benjamin will sell T shirts printed with the phrase but yields exclusive use to the commission. Benjamin had sought federal trademark rights and had sold shirts since 1982. Jack Bailey said the commission gains exclusive use of the slogan.
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Iowa Slogan Row Ends With Trademark Arrangement
The Iowa Transportation and Development Commissions settled a dispute over the slogan Iowa A State of Minds by granting Benjamin rights to use artwork on T shirts and covering his legal expenses for trademark filing. Benjamin cooperated, contacting the secretary of state to avoid rights infringement.
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Congress nears recess over defense bill and civil rights clash
Congress inches toward a massive 186 billion defense authorization as negotiators finish details for missiles and bombers and resume nerve gas work. In a separate move the House renews the Civil Rights Commission with a president removal standard amid GOP objections.
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Youre Never Too Old to Learn New Ways to Feel Foolish
A brief note on age and learning, suggesting wisdom comes with trying novel methods to avoid looking foolish, framed as a reflective aside about copyright and personal growth.
Lavelle Indicted On Five Felony Counts In EPA Case
Former EPA official Rita Lavelle was indicted by a federal grand jury on five felony charges including perjury and obstructing congressional proceedings. The charges relate to testimony before the Senate Public Works Committee and two House subcommittees after her prior contempt finding. Each count carries up to five years and Lavelle’s attorney declined further comment.
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