Cedar Rapids Grain Firms Face Shakeup If Rail Strike Hits
Cedar Rapids grain processors fear a 48 hour rail shutdown could halt Ulvir operations and force layoffs of several thousand workers. Industry officials warn nationwide talks with rail unions may fail, risking production slowdowns and broader market disruption. A Friday broadcast on Iowa Farm Digest will examine the transport outlook.
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Iowa
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Congress
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Bill Scharberg
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Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network
Iowa Farm Digest
Dutch Train Hijackers Fire On Mediator on Hijacked Train
Five heavily armed terrorists hold hostages aboard a hijacked Dutch train and open fire on a mediator who approached by bullhorn. They had killed the original engineer and at least one other man during the takeover. The page ends with an interrupted update as rain pauses the scene.
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Beilen
Netherlands
Conformist Critics Spark Debate on Nonconformity
Fragmentary note comments on nonconformity and disdain for conformity, referencing prevailing standards and a vague critique of Hans Contarenity. Evoveient appears as garbled ending.
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Hans Contarenity
Lake Volga funding push gains momentum in Iowa
A northeast Iowa delegation led by Richard Westerfield urged the Iowa Conservation Commission to support a Volga Lake project. The commission earlier adopted a supplemental request totaling 16.6 million for the next legislature, with 7.6 million for Volga Lake covering grants, dam work, spillway, sealing, and roads. Governor Ray plans discussions on merits amid cost and feasibility questions as the project remains a priority despite criticism.
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Legislative Appropriations Committee
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Robert Ray
Mebers
Thedora Mission
Palestinians Vow Reprisals After Major Israeli Air Raid
In Beirut and across Lebanon, Palestinians promise immediate reprisals for the large Israeli air raid. Lebanese police report about 100 killed and over 150 wounded as attacks hit refugee camps and guerrilla bases. The Vatican and regional governments urge UN Security Council action to address aggression concerns.
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Paul VI
Quick Passage Required To Avert Hikes Dec 31
Washington AP reports a tax cut extension bill faces pressure to pass before Christmas. The measure would delay tax hikes beyond Dec 31, with Senate action and potential amendments targeting large investors and Perot provisions. President Ford may veto any plan failing spending cuts.
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Ford
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D-La
Tienance Committee
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Perot
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House Rules Committee
Howe
Ford China visit yields no communique but substantial talks
White House spokesman Ron Nessen said Ford's five day China trip produced substantial discussions with Chairman Mao and Premier Teng without a formal communique. He noted the meetings reflected a constructive atmosphere and did not require a written pact to count as progress.
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White House
Ted Lomtalue GU
Ford
China
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Sii Walind
Mao Tae-tung
Noise Pollution Bill Faces Long Hurdles in Iowa House
Joan Lipsky leads a quiet six year battle for noise control legislation in Iowa. She believes 1976 may be the year the bill exits the House Natural Resources Committee, though observers expect little chance amid industry opposition and a lopsided public hearing. If it fails, the aging measure, modeled after a Connecticut law, will await the next legislature.
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Loch House of Representatives
Cedar Rapids
Towa
House Natural Resources Committee
Nie
Kely
Connecticut
Linsky
Lipsky
Attorney resigns after blasting caseload and backstabbing
County Attorney Lowell Forte resigned citing a heavy caseload and unprofessional conduct by Sheriff Gary Hughes. Forte accused Hughes of blocking payment for a revolver order and of bias after a speeding citation to a state agent. He alleged lack of cooperation among law enforcement and criticized the sheriff's handling of the case involving two bodies found near the Coral Ville reservoir.
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de Gieout
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Potts
Mark Hixon
HCH
Join Smith
Bin
Cedar Rapids
Evi Vnew
Coral Ville
Iowa Cyty Pulitc Department
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