Iowa News Top 1979 Stories Chosen by Journalists
An AP poll shows Pope John Paul II’s 1979 Iowa visit as the top story. No. 2 is railroad problems on Milwaukee and Rock Island lines, No. 3 the tornadoes that struck Algona Manson and Braddyville. Other items include fuel shortages bottle law and a Des Moines murder conviction.
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Iowa
John Paul II
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Rock Island
Algona
Manson
Braddyville
Des Moines
Iowa City
Linda Eaton
Daniel Munro
Carter
Mississippi
Iowa National Guard
Junior Burkhead
Joseph May
Iowa City man charged in kidnapping and assault
Albert Goff, 18, was arrested at his Iowa City home and charged with kidnapping in the third degree for an early Saturday incident. A 20 year old woman was threatened with a knife and driven to Summit Street before two motorists interrupted the attack. Goff was arraigned with a $1000 bond and jailed, with sheriffs deputies aiding the investigation into possible Cedar Rapids links to local assaults.
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Iowa City
Albert Goff
Goff
Summit Street
Coralville
Bond
Johnson County
New Logo Promotes Iowa Manufactured Goods
Governor Ray and the Iowa Development Commission unveiled a state logo showing an outline of Iowa with the phrase A Quality Product From Iowa USA to brand locally and for export. The logo requires commission approval and will be mailed to about 3 300 manufacturers with aims to boost export jobs and payroll.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Robert Ray
Iowa Development Commission
U.S.A
John Arends
The
Development Commission
Commission
Iowa Manufac
Turers Association
Ray
Frankfurt
West Germany
Bob Allan
Manufacturers Association
Red tape bill a priority item in 1980
Des Moines AP senator Culver and Sen. Laxalt introduced the Regulatory Flexibility and Administrative Reform Act of 1979 to curb federal regulation. The plan creates a Regulatory Policy Board to oversee rules, publish biannual listings, assess impact, and require agencies to justify proposals.
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Des Moines
U.S
John Culver
Iowa
Culver
Paul Laxalt
Nevada
Senate
Congress
Regulatory Policy Board
Associated Press
Office of Management and Budget
Administrative Conference of the United States
Council of Economic Advisers
Classified Homes Offer Simple Design and Quality Living
Real estate classified ad promises a new home with good looks and quality construction for easy living, highlighting simple design and dependable craftsmanship to attract buyers seeking comfort and value.
Judge finds Roeder unable to stand trial for murder
Tama County judge rules 55 year old Eldred Roeder of Toledo lacks substantial probability to regain trial capacity for the murder of his wife Dorothy on February 18. Roeder, reportedly stroke affected, has been confined in a nursing home and evaluated at University Hospitals. Proceedings are held in abeyance while state moves to civilly commit him under Iowa law.
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Toledo
Harold J. Swailes
Eldred Roeder
Dorothy
Roeder
Dysart
Mental Health Institute of Independence
Swailes
Iowa City
Department of Neurology
U of I
Tama County
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Cedar Rapids
Seichow and Righter Co
Scrabble
Judd
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
GRAMS
Judd Scrabble
United Feature Syndicate Inc
John McCarroll
Department of Social Services
Hach Bros. CO. Inc
First Street
3Rd Ave
Paramount Theatre
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