Felony trials overwhelm Linn County prosecutors and defenders
In early 1995 Linn County, Iowa faces a surge of felony trials. Eight Cedar Rapids attorneys handle cases across three counties as murder trials for Ruben Garza, Brian Sillick, Bennie Pierson Jr. consume substantial prep time and staff resources.
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Linn County
Ruben Garza
Brian Sillick
Bennie Pierson Jr
Denver Dillard
John Logan
Dillard
Logan
Cedar Rapids
Nude photos of U I students linked to body research in 1940s
Iowa City natives and a longtime U of I instructor confirm nude photographs of female students were taken in the 1940s and 1950s for body-type research. The images were allegedly sent to researcher W H Sheldon. few protested, and most were later destroyed, with some underwear posture photos also used for class analysis.
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Ann McGlynn
Cedar Rapids Gazette Emale
University of Iowa
Margaret Fox
Iowa City
W.H. Sheldon
Yale
Princeton
Mount Holyoke
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Diane Sawyer
George Bush
Fox
the Gazette
Nancy McHugh
Cedar Rapids
Dow closes above 4000 as market hits milestone
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes at a historic 4,003.33 on Thursday, credited to stabilizing interest rates. Julianne Anderson, vice president investments at A.G. Edwards & Sons in Cedar Rapids, toasts the milestone.
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Julianne Anderson
A.G. Edwards & Sons
Cedar Rapids
Anderson
Dow Tops 4000 as Markets Rally Boost Outlook
The Dow Jones industrial average closes at 4003.33 up 30.28 amid optimism on continued growth low inflation and stabilizing rates. Economists say long term benefits include stronger consumer spending and job prospects even as the milestone holds little immediate impact for everyday Americans.
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Alvis Townley
Stanton
Texas
Iowa House approves death penalty measure for multiple felonies
The Iowa House, by 54 to 44, approved a lethal injection death penalty bill for those convicted of multiple Class A felonies including murder, rape, or kidnapping in the first degree. Rep. Michael Cataldo voted lone Democratic yes. Senate opposition looms as debate moves to Des Moines.
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Warelle
Des Moines
Iowa
U.S. Supreme Court
Iowa House of Representatives
Michael Cataldo
House
Charles Hurley
R-Fayette
Senate
Terry Branstad
Steve Grubbs
R-Davenport
Iowa House Advances Death Penalty Bill After 30 Years
The measure would permit capital punishment for first degree murder in narrow circumstances including killing a child under 12, a witness, prosecutor, officer, or correctional staff, with exclusions for under 18 and certain mental conditions. Critics doubt the measure will pass the Senate.
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Grubbs
House
Iowa
Senate
Phil Wise
D-Keokuk
Harkin and Biden back budget amendment push
Senator Tom Harkin said he will vote for the balanced budget amendment citing deficit fears and opportunity for future generations. Senator Joseph Biden of Delaware also plans to vote yes, boosting anticipated support to 64 senators with more expected from Dorgan and Breaux. The move marks a party switch by both lawmakers ahead of reelection battles. The measure requires a 2002 budget balance and three fifths to waive, with debt limit and tax hikes needing similar margins. The AP contributed.
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Gazette
Washington
Iowa
Tom Harkin
Congress
Joseph Biden
Delaware
Senate
Byron Dorgan
North Dakota
John Breaux
Louisiana
Harkin
Biden
Labor
Paul Simon
D-Ill
Terry Branstad
Charles Grassley
House
Two Washington eateries spark instant entertainment trial
A BY The Coffee House project by two Washington Iowa restaurants drew instant interest as an entertainment experiment. The note appears among early features with further details on page 1B. Cedar Rapids entrepreneur Clark McLeod addressed a Senate panel about the Iowa Communications Network, urging greater recognition of its computer potential. details on page 9A.
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Washington, Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Clark McLeod
Senate
Iowa Communications Network
New Holiday Inn Opening in Cedar Rapids
A new Cedar Rapids hotel was announced Thursday with details referenced on page 4B. The development marks another hospitality addition in the area, signaling growth for local tourism and business travel.
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Des Moines
C.R
Cedar Rapids
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