State Expects To Rest Brewer Case Friday
The state hopes to conclude its case Friday against Ronald Brewer in the Jan 28 slaying of Clarence Edwards and Patricia Edwards in Anamosa. Key witness Herbert Pennock, a former guard, testified after an intensive cross examination as Brewer’s defense pressed to challenge the state's case and prior testimony.
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Ronald Brewer
Clarence
Sam) Edwards
Anamosa
Stephen Locher
Janes County
Brewer
Anamosa High School
Thomas Horan
Timothy White
White
Herbert Pennock
Anamasa
Pennock
Beever
Edwards
Publique
Patricia Edwards
Federal Penitentiary
Teavenworth
Kan
Jones County
Peatock
Leana Thompson
Appeals Court Upholds Election Financing Law
Washington AP report says the US Court of Appeals upheld the Federal Election Reform Act, ruling Congress validly authorized public funding for presidential races and set strict contribution and spending limits. The decision rebuffs a conservative liberal challenge arguing the law favors incumbents and curbs free speech, with a Supreme Court review possible. The act caps individual contributions at 1000 dollars per candidate and 25000 dollars overall, and sets spending ceilings from 70 million to 20 million for presidential elections.
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Washington
US Court of Appeals
James Hinckley
Congress
Supreme Court
Survey Finds 90 Percent Link Don’t Knowers to Ruang Trend
A recent survey shows 90 percent of respondents connect the don’t knows with a rising ruang trend across the country, according to Conyelan researchers. The report highlights public confusion and calls for clearer communication from authorities.
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Ruang
Conyelan
Bangladesh Chief Slain In Military-Backed Coup
The armed forces seized power in Bangladesh in a coup that killed Sheik Mujibur Rahman and two nephews, and saw Commerce Minister Khondaker Mustifaque Ahmed sworn in as president. Radio reports say a curfew and martial law were imposed then lifted, with foreigners reportedly safe.
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Bangladesh
New Delhi
UPI
Sheik Mujibur Rahman
Mansoor Ali
Bangladesh Radio
Khondaker Mustifaque Ahmed
Dacca
Mujib
Daccs
Naven
Sheik Mujib
Ahmed
Aheik
First Six Month U.S. Trade Surplus Shatters Records
The Commerce Department reports a 1.23 billion dollar surplus in the second quarter, giving the United States its first six month surplus since records began. The gain comes from higher exports and reduced travel and investment by Americans abroad, signaling a stronger dollar and easing domestic inflation pressures.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Commerce Department
U.S
Jury Clears Joan Little in All Charges
In Raleigh a six white and black jury acquitted 21 year old Joan Little of all charges in the stabbing of her white jailer Clarence Alligond during a sexual attack. The verdict came after less than 90 minutes of deliberation. Little faced potential life imprisonment if guilty of second degree murder.
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Raleigh
N.C
Joan Little
Frieda
Clarence Alligond
Miss Little
Alligond
Beaufort County
Washington, D.C
Migs Little
Mark Nielsen
Harailton Hobgood
Kruskop Resigns As Linn-Mar Superintendent Over Differences
Linn-Mar school board accepted the resignation of Dr. LeRoy Kruskop after an executive session lasting several hours. He cited unsolvable differences and resignation was effective immediately. Dr. Clen Easterday named acting superintendent as the district reviews next steps.
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Kruskop
Linn-Mar
LeRoy Kruskog
Coard
de Kruskop
Ling-Mar 18
Wayne Engle
Clen Easterday
Engle
Dr. Kruskop
Linn-Maer
Kenneth Patton
Linn Mar
Lien-Mur
Ford Offers To End Tariff If Oil Control Upheld
President Ford suggested decontrol of domestic oil prices and removal of the $2 a barrel tariff if his veto on a six month extension of price controls is sustained. He warned continued price controls risk delay, uncertainty, and higher foreign dependence while endorsing targeted consumer rebates and windfall profit taxes to cushion impacts.
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Ford
Vail
Colo
Con
Washington
Congress
White House
Senate
House
Rep
al Ullman
Ways and Means Committee
Ford Cou
Forni
State Orders Integration Plan for Tyler Elementary
The state board of public instruction ordered Cedar Rapids Community School District to create a plan to desegregate Tyler Elementary, where 41.1 percent minority enrollment exceeds the district’s 23.5 percent guideline. DPI officials note voluntary efforts have failed and set a June 1976 deadline for Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, and Burlington to submit plans.
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State Board of Public Instruction
Cedar Rapids
Tyler
Department of Public Instruction
DPI
Ostly
George Garcia
Iowa
DPT
Sioux City
Pay hike raises Kirkwood's Ballantyne to 38900 dollars
Kirkwood Community College board approved an 11300 pay raise for Superintendent Selby Ballantyne, boosting salary from 27500 to 38900 retroactive to July 1. The move follows changes freeing boards to match top local superintendent salaries, with the Cedar Rapids district at 41000. The post is vacant after Craig Currie’s resignation.
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Selby Ballantyne
Kirkwood Community College
Ballantyne
Area 10
Cedar Rapids
Jensen
Ballantyne Ac
Robert Davidson
Mechanicsville
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