Republicans Open 104th Congress With Marathon Opening Day
GOP leaders plan a long opening session to debate rule changes shaping the House. Speaker Newt Gingrich expected to give a short inaugural address as Republicans push limit on committees and a three fifths rule to block tax increases. Senate Republicans signal urgency after four decades of Democratic control.
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Owner saves employee not business in shop fire
Osborn Construction Co shop at 6969 Mount Vernon Rd burned in minutes as owner John Osborn dragged employee Rich Wells to a snowbank to smother burning clothes and fought the blaze with a fire extinguisher. Five fire companies battled near freezing conditions, confining the fire to the shop and nearby garages. Loss set at about 75000 dollars with most insured.
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Van crash near Oelwein kills two and injures four
Two Sumner residents died when their full size van collided with a Chicago and North Western Railroad freight engine on a crossing south of Oelwein. Four other adults in the van were injured. The crossing lacked signals or gates and is located near the Oelwein Airport. The van occupants were all from the same family. the driver’s son and brother died. The seriously injured woman was airlifted to Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.
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Morgan attorney drops intoxication as defense
The defense for Lary Morgan abandoned an alcohol intoxication argument on the first day of jury selection at the North Lee County Courthouse in Fort Madison. Clemens Erdahl gave no replacement strategy, as Morgan faces charges including first degree murder and kidnapping in the 9 year old Anna Marie Emry case.
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Houghton
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Trains on time promise drives Nussle transition plans
Rep. Jim Nussle leads Iowa Republicans in a transition aimed at a new House majority with a focus on the Contract With America. Grassley backs Congressional Accountability Act while Democrats vow to challenge the closed rule amid efforts for reform and budget measures.
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Iowa Communications Network saga spans legislative battles
A brief note says the Iowa Communications Network saga deepens with twists and will play as a marquee fight in the Legislature. Details appear on page 2A. Rockwell-Collins plans 80 layoffs in Cedar Rapids next week. Details on page 4C. A $1000 reward is offered for information about an elk shot at Pinicon Ridge Park near Central City. Details on page 1B.
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Cedar Rapids
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