Iowa lawmakers back away from parimutuel wagering
AP survey finds Sen. Cloyd Robinson and most lawmakers oppose legalizing parimutuel bets on horse and dog racing in 1979. They argue Nebraska and Illinois lure quality horses with private funds, while state facilities would cost millions. Some see social and financial harms despite interest from a minority.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Cloyd Robinson
Senate
House
Associated Press
Nebraska
Illinois
Robinson
Cedar Rapids
Kenneth DeGroot
Debate over parimutuel betting in Iowa politics
Lawmakers weigh legalizing parimutuel betting as supporters cite potential boosts to tourism and state revenue while opponents warn of harm to the poor. Rep elect Hibbs and Sen Hutchins advocate revenue use for taxes and schools, others warn of family deprivation and moral concerns. Senator elect Waldstein urges a referendum approach.
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Dale Hibbs
Iowa City
Bill Hutchins
Guthrie Center
Iowa
Omaha
Nebraska
Ingwer Hansen
R-Hartley
Hansen
Sen
Richard Drake
R-Muscatine
Frank Crabb
Denison
Arne Waldstein
Storm Lake
Toughest duty guiding Iowa Guard probe says Hultman
Evan Hultman counsel for a Democratic committee probing the Iowa National Guard calls the assignment the toughest in his career. The panel heard 31 witnesses on misuse of aircraft, recruiting violations and an illegal wiretap, with aims to fix problems and aid the new adjutant general while facing election-time timing and constitutional concerns.
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Des Moines
Iowa National Guard
Evan Hultman
Waterloo
Hultman
Junior Burkhead
Robert Ray
Burkhead
Iowa House
Rep
W. R. Monroe
Burlington
Iowa
U S
Gov
Ray
U.S
Roxanne Conlin
Maj
John McGee
Boone
McGee
House
Firemen Save Boy's Dog From Queens Apartment Fire
Eleven-year-old Morris Jones tearfully cheered as firemen Norman Marston and Michael Andrecchi crawled through smoke in a Queens apartment to rescue his dog. They revived the terrier with oxygen and heart massage after locating it in the burning unit.
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New York
Morris Jones
Queens Complex
Firmen
Norman Marston
Michael Andrecchi
Ames Chamber receives 5000 dollar gift from Byam Caravan Club
The Ames Chamber of Commerce reports a 5000 dollar contribution from the Wally Byam Caravan Club International. The funds will aid a swimming pool renovation. The club held its annual rally in Ames last summer with thousands of members attending.
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AMES
Ames Chamber of Commerce
Wally Byam Caravan Club International
Chamber
Byam Club
Neighbors Help Confront Lisbon Basement Fire
Four Konrad family members escaped unharmed as fire swept the basement of their one story Lisbon home around 5 30 pm Thursday. Firefighters arrived within seconds and fought the blaze until about 10 pm. The Red Cross provided immediate aid and lodging, with ongoing support planned.
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Lisbon
Lyle Konrad
Konrad
Roger Dolan
Dolan
Grant Wood Area
The
Red Cross
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