Trappers quit early over belt prices in regional note
Reports indicate many trappers abandon work as belt prices fail to cover costs. The Cedar Valley Nature Trail conflict calm persists after earlier tensions with Ed McKinley. Christmas bell ringing begins in Iowa City, while Stouffer's hotel faces train horn disputes. Wal-Mart announced to enter Iowa City as Cedar Rapids Aegis tops C.R. Washington 63 50 in the Ce Mar Tourney.
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Today’s Chuckle Women can keep a secret as well as men
A lighthearted column quips that women can guard secrets with the same skill as men though it may take more of them. The joke relies on playful gender humor and domestic wit of the era.
Branstad rules out tax hike in 1989 Iowa
Gov. Terry Branstad and legislative leaders said no tax increases will be considered in 1989 aided by an improving Iowa economy. House Speaker Don Avenson cited a 10 percent rise in November revenues and urged optimism for the January legislative session.
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Five Soviet hijackers surrender after two day Tel Aviv drama
Five armed Soviet hijackers including a woman released a hostage flight crew in Israel after seizing a bus of children in southern Russia. They carried ruble bags totaling 3.3 million dollars, dumped cash at the plane, and were escorted to Abu Kabir jail as the Soviet government paid ransom and Rabin pledged to return the plane and crew to the USSR.
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Shaken 12-year-old held after brother's shooting
A 12-year-old Mason City boy is held in a hospital psychiatric unit awaiting Juvenile Court action after his younger brother, 10, was found dead from a gunshot wound in the home. A .38 revolver was found on the kitchen counter. the father is Rev. Dennis Hudson of the Mason City Baptist Church.
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IDED probes Exide layoffs over grant terms in Manchester
Iowa Department of Economic Development officials say Exide Bat tery Co may not meet the grant requirement of 390 full time year round workers at its Manchester plant. The company laid off 30 workers, reducing to 335, with contract validity two years.
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All-Time High in Americans Employed as Jobs Grow
Washington AP reports 63 000 new payroll positions fueling a booming economy. The unemployment rate rises to 5.4 percent with a 560 000 civilian labor force increase, the largest since June 1986. Janet Norwood notes revisions may follow as data stabilizes.
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