GOP unveils tough crime plan to curb juvenile crime
Gov. Branstad will announce a Republican anti crime package proposing an 85 percent sentence rule for second degree murder kidnapping and robbery a 100 percent prison term with 15 percent good time and free 0 incentives and 1 000 new beds. The plan lowers juvenile waiver age to 12 and adds 1 000 beds plus revived death penalty for two capital offenses. Events set for Marion Des Moines Davenport Waterloo with a Linn County stop at the Marion Maid Rite.
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Branstad to unveil GOP crime plan with new penalties
Branstad outlines a Republican crime initiative including abolishing parole for certain crimes, limited reinstatement of the death penalty, lowering juvenile waiver age to 12, adding up to 1000 prison beds, vehicle seizure for third offense drunk driving, immediate detention of dangerous offenders and drug dealers, and expanded prisoner work programs requiring employment.
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Clinton hints at Cuba migration deal with broader paths
Secretary of State Warren Christopher signaled a possible U S agreement to expand legal Cuban immigration if Fidel Castro halts mass exodus at sea. He suggested widening qualifying categories and speeding processing to reduce illegal departures amid Cuba's protests over emigration limits.
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Jane Boyd House undergoing 2.2 million renovation
The Jane Boyd Community House in southeast Cedar Rapids is in the middle of a 2.2 million renovation project. The facility remains a neighborhood anchor cited as the neighbor to lean on for residents citywide.
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Pruitt Responds to Trash Talk With Jesus Loves You
Central Michigan star running back Brian Pruitt cools opponents by replying to taunts with a retort about faith. The item notes his calm, deliberate approach and cites page 1D for full details.
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Wisconsin tornadoes devastate towns injure and kill residents
Four people died and 22 were injured as tornadoes ripped through central and western Wisconsin on Saturday night. Homes and farms near Big Flats and surrounding areas suffered severe damage, with the town hall described as crushed like a soda can. Details on the Back Page.
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Japan to counter U S claims on procurement openness
Tokyo reports say Japan will argue U S procurement practices are even less open than Japan’s in telecommunications and medical equipment. Data from GATT shows U S foreign purchases at 0.07 percent versus Japan’s 0.6 percent for telecoms and 1.5 percent foreign share for medical equipment, while Japan’s overall shares remain higher.
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China uses executions for organ transplants report says
Human Rights Watch Asia accuses China of sourcing most transplant organs from executed prisoners. The group says consent is often not sought, organs are removed before or during execution, and families face coercion and bills. Kidneys and corneas are the majority with 1400 to 1700 kidneys used in 1992, likely higher since.
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French fry powered Lard Car completes U S journey
Four women calling themselves the Greasy Riders finished a 3000 mile cross country trip in a 1984 Chevy van fueled with used french fry oil. The Fat of the Land project showcases vegetable oil as a feasible vehicle fuel. The San Francisco group filmed the trip for a documentary with support from environmental groups and a Burger King franchise.
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