Four Lane Road Plans Outline City Traffic Project
About 80 residents attended a meeting last night to hear preliminary plans for a four lane road from Third Street and Sixth Avenue SW diagonally to the Eighth Avenue bridge near H Street SW. Metro Iown, page 4A.
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Sixth Avenue
Eighth Avenue Bridge
H Street
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Encouraging Economic Signs Amid Skepticism
The unemployment drop is welcomed as half a million more Americans worked in July than June, signaling progress but with persistent doubts about the recovery. The report contrasts optimistic data with cautious sentiment across the economy.
Iowa grappler Barry Davis redshirted for 1984 Olympic prep
The two time national wrestling champion Barry Davis of Iowa will be redshirted this season to focus on preparations for the 1984 Olympics.
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University of Iowa
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Farm fund drive in doubt planned for southeast Iowa
Farm researchers seek donations for a new experimental research farm in southeast Iowa. The drive hinges on weather and crop prospects, as a looming crop disaster could force shelving of the fundraising effort.
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Early grazing setback in Linn and Johnson counties
Linn and Johnson county farmers may face delayed grazing as land idled under the payment in kind program cannot be used for early grazing. The issue affects livestock owners awaiting guidance on pasture use and payments in the program.
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Linn
Johnson
Iowa warns on alleged report chain letters
Iowa Department of Justice investigators say a circulating scheme in Cedar Rapids markets information reports for 77 dollars while promising 87000 in return. The plan calls for sending five dollars to four names and copying reports to expand the list, a true chain letter in disguise.
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Iowa
Consumer Protection Division
Iowa Department of Justice
Cedar Rapids
Teresa
Abbott
Panel urges trim of government waste not programs
DES MOINES AP Leaders of the Governor's Economy Committee told Gov. Branstad that substantial savings can come from cutting paperwork travel and computer costs but not by slashing departments or programs. Chair Larry Pope and member Phil Tyrrell said the panel will not push for legislative changes or agency cuts.
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House
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AFL-CIO Moves Up Endorsement Date For Mondale
The AFL-CIO voted to advance its 1984 presidential endorsement from December to October. Mondale supporters hailed the move as a victory, while rivals contended it heightens primary risk. Kirkland defended timing as a strategic effort, with the general board to decide at the Hollywood convention.
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Boston
Walter Mondale
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Washington
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Kirkland
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