McCorvey in Pro-Life Shift Joins Operation Rescue
Norma McCorvey known as Jane Roe and the Roe v Wade plaintiff says she now aligns with the pro life movement after meeting leaders of Operation Rescue. She resigns from A Choice For Women and plans to work as a filing clerk while opposing rescues.
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Oklahoma bomb suspects indicted for Murrah Building plot
A federal grand jury in Oklahoma City indicted Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols on 11 counts charging a conspiracy to bomb the Alfred P Murrah Federal Building last April. Prosecutors said probable cause exists for more co conspirators. Janet Reno said the investigation continues. Michael Fortier was charged.
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Oklahoma City
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Terry Nichols
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How hot is it contest winner surfs heat waves
The Gazette declares Lori Anderson of Cedar Rapids winner of the How hot is it? call in contest with readings and jokes about the heat. More than 400 listeners phoned in responses on CITYLINE. Jeff Dennis and Tim Boyle placed second and third.
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Creative Gazette
Lori Anderson
Cedar Rapids
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Cityline
Jeff Dennis
Tim Boyle
POWs say A bomb saved their lives in Japan
Three Eastern Iowa men who were WWII POWs in Japan say the atomic bombs saved their lives by forcing surrender. Jorgenson, Tompkins, and Smith recall hunger and peril, the threat of mass killings, and the end of the war after Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Their memories span five decades.
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Jorgy
Marion
Tompkins
Marengo
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Nagasaki
Smith
Cedar Rapids
Victim accused of vandalizing own car in Iowa case
DeWayne Byrdsong, 32, denies in court this morning that he spray-painted racial slurs on his Mercedes last month. He faces a charge of falsely reporting vandalism after police tied the incident to his own actions and a later threat note he sent to his wife. Authorities found paint, a gun, and matching supplies in his trash and stores. Byrdsong posted bond and was released from the Johnson County Jail. Civil rights leaders say efforts against racism will continue regardless of the outcome.
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DeWayne Byrdsong
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10Th St
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Iowa City
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Byrd
Incentive boosts coin change at Marion bank
A Marion bank reports strong response to its 10 percent premium for change, signaling broader efforts to ease a coin shortage. Also notes a no kill zone for smallmouth bass on the Upper Iowa River aimed at aiding fish and anglers. Don Canney praises the city's commission form as beneficial.
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Marion
Iowa River
Brands dominates in wrestling tourney
Terry Brands of Iowa easily won his first three matches in the World Freestyle Wrestling Championships in Atlanta. Details on page 1C.
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Terry Brands
Iowa
Atlanta
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