Panel to access memos by Rehnquist
The Reagan administration agreed to provide the Senate Judiciary Committee access to memorandums and legal opinions by William Rehnquist from his time in the Nixon era. Ten committee members, including eight Democrats and two Republicans, favored subpoenas. the vote was set for Thursday.
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Ivy Block spray aims to stop poison ivy welts
Forest Service researchers developed Ivy Block a spray on chemical to prevent skin eruptions from urushiol in poison ivy and related plants. The five year project at Missoula Montana uses organoclay and could reach commercial distribution by year end. United Catalyst Co. of Louisville plans distribution.
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Reagan Nomination Settlement Reaches Senate Inquiry
After closed talks the administration will provide all documents senators sought on Rehnquist. Sen Joseph Biden said the committee would get everything requested as a confrontation over access to legal opinions and memoranda by Rehnquist neared. The agreement aims to avoid delaying the vote on his nomination to chief justice.
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Iowa tax revenues rise 6 percent from last July
DES MOINES AP Iowa tax receipts up six percent year over year for July aided by stronger sales tax. total July revenue reached 147.6 million versus 4.5 percent growth forecast for the new fiscal year. sales tax rose 7.6 percent to 26.8 million while personal income taxes fell 2.3 percent from a year earlier.
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Senate halves SDI boosts as defense funds face trims
The Senate declined bids to sharply cut Reagan SDI funding, backing bills at about $3.9 billion for Star Wars while proposing $3.2 to $3.56 billion in alternative plans. The defense bill stalled briefly over South Africa sanctions and contra aid, delaying immediate floor action.
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Region urged to cooperate for future growth in Five Seasons Country
Virginia consultant Jeffrey Hallett says the Iowa City Cedar Rapids area can grow economically through cooperation among Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Mount Vernon, Amana colonies and nearby towns. He cites a strong education base, diversified jobs and regional assets and urges immediate action to develop a regional cooperative plan.
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Shuttle fuel scare near miss linked to fatigue and overwork
The Rogers commission reports NASA came within 31 seconds of a fuel shortfall on the Columbia mission on January 6 due to operator error and fatigue. If launched the shuttle might have flown a low orbit or diverted to a West Africa emergency strip. The study criticizes Kennedy Center overtime monitoring and cites Lockheed and Morton Thiokol as key contractors.
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