Hadley urged for lengthy incarceration in cash theft case
An assistant U.S. attorney urged a lengthy sentence for Steven Hadley after his guilty plea to stealing 1.136 million dollars in cash from the John Deere Credit Union in Waterloo. Also notes a Wellman infant death probe request and Wilson Foods board rejecting a Doskocil takeover.
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Today’s Chuckle: Prospector Stakes Claims, Butcher Claims Steaks
A lighthearted quip contrasts a prospector staking a claim with a butcher claiming steaks, playing on words about risk and meat.
Drought aid approved for farmers before Reagan break
The House approved a 3.9 billion drought relief bill by 383 to 18, sending it to President Reagan who intends to sign. It provides payments equal to 65 percent of crop losses over 35 percent, with extra aid for the hardest hit by heat and drought.
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Fed raises discount rate to curb inflation ahead of election
The Federal Reserve lifted its discount rate from 6.0 percent to 6.5 percent in a 6 0 vote, signaling higher rates across loans and credit. Economists warn mortgage and credit card costs will rise, with prime rates likely moving higher soon as banks pass along the tighter policy.
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North Dakota stalls Iowa move for insurer’s jobs
North Dakota refuses to release records of American Life and Casualty delaying a Des Moines relocation. About 200 jobs aimed for Iowa remain in Fargo as 31 Iowa hires commute and live in hotels. Iowa official accuses North Dakota of harassment while executives cite lack of Fargo air service and local expertise.
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Des Moines
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North Dakota Insurance Department
Fargo
Iowa
American Life and Casualty Co
American Life
David Nobel
Statesman Group
Nobel
Cedar Rapids may skip Last Temptation film
Dubinsky Theatres booking director Carl Hoffman weighs not showing The Last Temptation of Christ in Cedar Rapids amid petitions and objections. He plans to view the film with Iowa religious leaders before deciding, hoping to avoid a blockbuster backlash.
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Cedar Rapids
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Dubinsky Theatres
Dubinsky
Hoffman
Reagan nominates Cavazos as first Hispanic education secretary
President Reagan named Laura Cavazos to head the Education Department becoming the first Hispanic cabinet member. Cavazos, 61, leads Texas Tech University after rising from ranch foreman's son to university president. If Senate approves, she will succeed William Bennett who steps down September 20.
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Laura Cavazos
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Iowa State University
Texas Tech
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