Confession said to be made out of fear in police case
James Michael Taylor testified he confessed to killing two Waterloo officers out of fear a few hours after capture. He told investigators he wanted to plead guilty to get two life sentences, and said he spoke to deter his girlfriend’s involvement. The defense sought to suppress the confession as coerced.
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Waterloo
UPI
James Michael Taylor
Taylor
Black Hawk County
Michael Hoing
Wayne Rice
Craig Penrose
James Newton
Fort Madison
Penrose
Alvin Davidson
Virginia Manning
la Porte City
Elderly tax break bill slowed as House delay looms
In Des Moines UPI reports the non controversial plan to extend property tax credit filing for elderly Iowans faces delay after the Senate passed 47 to 1. House Ways and Means chair Hugo Schneckloth may not call a committee meeting delaying debate beyond the special session. Critics say the move disfavors vulnerable seniors while officials note many eligible people missed the prior deadline.
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Des Moines
UPI
Senate
House
Ways and Means
Hugo Schneckloth
Reldridge
Schneckloth
Allan Sturgeon
Sioux City
Sturgeon
Bridge speed limit cut on U.S. 18 over Marquette Prairie du Chien
Engineers lowered the speed limit to 15 mph on the U.S. Highway 18 bridge after heavy semi trailers caused the roadbed supports to bounce. Temporary steel shims now hold the girders while crews plan a three month repair. troopers will ticket violators and two motorists were charged with speeding.
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Marquette-Prairie du Chien
U.S. Highway 18
Furlano
Wisconsin
FiveYear Sentence for Iowa Thief Grulkey
Kenneth Gene Grulkey 26 of Cedar Rapids received a five year term in the Men's Reformatory at Anamosa after pleading guilty to second degree theft and related charges. The Benton County District Judge cited rapid reoffense after a prior prison release for the sentence. Grulkey was arrested in Vinton April 12 and faced more than $5,000 in stolen property losses including three vehicles from Cedar Rapids. He was ordered to pay court costs and appeal bond was set at $1,000.
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Vinton
Kenneth Gene Grulkey
17Th St
Cedar Rapids
Benton County
L. Vern Robinson
Anamosa
Grulkey
Guily
Gruskey
Robinson
Dear Abby Letters On Lesbian Birth Predisposition And Dogs
A reader asks if parental influence can cause a daughter's lesbian orientation. Abby says many lesbians are born with a predisposition and parental love remains essential. A second note from Frank of Florida praises a child who rewarded a musical gesture, and a third reader asks how to keep dogs out of a home while hosting dog-loving relatives.
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Abby
HOPE
ARK
Reagan appointees may dominate the Court
A PARADE Magazine report from Sunday analyzes the potential impact of Reagan era appointees on the Supreme Court. It examines long term shifts in voting patterns, judicial philosophy, and changes to landmark rulings anticipated as new justices join the bench.
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Reagan
Parade Magazine
Bishop Dingman Undergoes Major Heart Bypass Surgery
Des Moines Bishop Maurice Dingman, head of the Des Moines Catholic Diocese since 1968, underwent a long heart bypass operation at Mercy Hospital Medical Center. Seven bypasses were performed over more than four hours. He reportedly recovered sufficiently to be awake and responsive by afternoon.
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Des Moines
Maurice Dingman
Mira Mosle
Mira
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
Dingman
Davenport
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