House votes to ease state franchise law
Iowa House approves revisions to the 1992 franchise act amid claims it loosens protections for franchisees. The measure narrows proximity rules, allows buyers to obtain supplies from non franchisor sources, and moves to the Senate after a 68 to 25 vote.
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Mexican rebels pause hunt as peace talks loom Chiapas
Federal agents suspend their pursuit of rebel leader Subcomandante Marcos while the Zapatista National Liberation Army signals readiness to renew talks under conditions. Mexican Congress plans a special session to consider a blanket amnesty as President Zedillo pushes a new democratic framework in Chiapas.
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Centered training proposed for farm rescue personnel
A proposed rural rescue center could train emergency responders in agricultural crash dynamics. Iowa figures show 50 to 80 farmer deaths annually with thousands of injuries. the plan, centered at Northeast Iowa Community College, would use part-time educators from universities and a small staff to boost rural trauma response. Professor James Merchant notes existing programs target physicians and health workers rather than grass roots responders.
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National Security Revitalization Act Faces Key Vote
The bill would curb presidential power to place U S troops under foreign command in peacekeeping missions and require deducting peacekeeping costs before UN dues. It also aims to expand NATO to include Poland Hungary Slovakia and the Czech Republic amid partisan debate. Former leaders warn of added restrictions on wartime command while Pentagon officials cite funding needs for readiness and modernization.
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Rockwell Plans More Layoffs Amid Slowing Airliner Demand
Rockwell Collins Avionics and Communications Division faces ongoing losses as 1991 aircraft output totals 865 with projections for 1995 around 420. CACD has cut jobs recently and downsized due to reduced US defense spending and expiring contracts, impacting about 4,000 workers in Cedar Rapids Anamosa and Coralville.
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