Iowa 'fails' test on utility rates
The Common Cause study criticizes 31 state public utility commissions for secrecy in approving multimillion dollar rate increases. Iowa ICC Chairman Maurice Van Nostrand defends current practices, noting no plan for public changes. The watchdog says most states allow private decisions and lack strict post‑office ethics or disclosures.
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Wheat import boost from Soviets under long term deal
The Soviet Union bought 275000 metric tons of U S wheat worth about 34 6 million under a long term agreement starting this fall. Details on the seller and other terms were not disclosed by officials.
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Fan dispute in Cedar Rapids federal building ends with limited win
U S Marshal Mel Hove kept his unauthorized fan after a meeting with GSA officials who may still confiscate other appliances. The dispute over energy rules also covered refrigerators radios and coffee pots in courthouse offices including those of Sen. John Culver.
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Rescue workers halt Golden Gate jumper from San Francisco bridge
Friends relatives and would be rescuers tried to persuade Joseph Yaghmour not to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. They failed to talk him out of the act but Ironworkers on the bridge grabbed him and prevented the fatal leap.
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Chief Wallace LaPeters’ Appeal Rejected by Civil Service Board
The Cedar Rapids Civil Service Commission ruled it lacks jurisdiction to hear former Police Chief Wallace LaPeters’ appeal and recommended referring the case to district court. The panel noted Chapter 414 excludes police chiefs from civil service retention rights and questioned LaPeters’ civil service status and the discharge authority of Safety Commissioner Ed Colton without city council approval.
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Neighborhood wins on 380 interchange
In Cedar Rapids, the Linn County regional planning commission voted 10 7 to ask IDOT to delete the Forty-second Street NE interchange from plans after 17 meetings and a two hour session. More than 200 attendees favored deletion while opponents cited safer alternatives and crowd signatures.
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Carter Urges Fed control as election pressure mounts
Jimmy Carter called for tighter control of the Federal Reserve chairman and for a four year fixed term with presidential oversight. He told AFL-CIO leaders in Washington that eight years of Nixon and Ford harmed the economy and that the president must have power to fire the Fed chief. He argued to curb inflation and keep unemployment low while labor backs the Democrats. Meany warned of economic ruin under Republican rule and urged unity to elect the Democratic ticket in November.
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London Rioting at Notting Hill Carnival Injures 450 Police
Notting Hill violence erupts during three day Caribbean carnival as 325 officers and 131 civilians are hospitalized. Police say West Indian thieves crossed the Thames and clashes began after a pickpocket arrest. Sixty arrests reported for robbery weapons and assault.
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