TV stars in limbo as Estrada contract dispute simmers
Lawyers from Erik Estrada and MGM met in Los Angeles amid rumors he may be replaced on CHiPs. Estrada filed a 6.25 million lawsuit over a NBC movie dispute. MGM countersued for breach of non renegotiation terms.
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Prince and Princess of Wales top UK charts with wedding record
The long playing record of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer’s wedding sold 100,000 copies in 12 days and may reach 150,000. BBC reports the 116 minute videotape at 72 dollars also sells well in Britain, Denmark, Sweden, with 10,000 sent to Australia.
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Iowa House Backs Fuel Tax Hike For DOT Road Plan
Lawmakers approve a compromise fuel tax increase to fund road work. The bill passes 53 to 43 in the House and 29 to 16 in the Senate after heated debate over gasohol taxes and highway reconstruction.
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Iowa House approves bill extending elderly tax credit signup
The Iowa House passed an 86 to 7 measure to push back the signup deadline for low income elderly property tax credits to October 31, with the new date set to July 1 for some notices and a special session agenda. FAA reports 17 radio interference incidents since Aug 4 as air traffic control frequencies are strained. Portuguese controllers to refuse US flights for 48 hours starting Monday.
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Leaders praise and criticism mark first year of 69th General Assembly
Sessionboth notes Republicans and Democrats praised the quick action and approval of key items in the first year. Avenson calls it a do nothing session, while Pope argues lawmakers acted responsibly and avoided new programs. Jenkins criticizes time spent on the gas tax but supports reapportionment, Hultman calls it satisfactory, and overall votes on three R’s plus elder tax credits are cited.
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Johnson Amendment Sparks Debate Over Bond Fund Usage
The House debated amendments to limit bond service funds for railroad projects and stalled a provision doubling as a loan vehicle for IRFA. Critics called the Johnson measure a delay tactic, while supporters argued it enables private investment partnerships and legal challenges to the diesel tax.
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