Justice Department to Appeal ERA Ruling to Supreme Court
The Justice Department will seek Supreme Court review of a Boise Idaho district court decision that Congress overstepped its authority by extending the ERA ratification deadline and allowed five of the 35 ratifying states to rescind their action. The ruling, reported on page 4A of The Nation.
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Robbery at Johnny Cashs Jamaican Estate
Johnny Cash and guests prayed as three armed men burst into the dining room at his Montego Bay estate. The four hour ordeal ended with $50,000 in cash and jewelry stolen along with 175 pairs of shoes destined for an orphanage. Chuck Hussey provided the recount in The Tennessean.
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Dump A Date service ends relationships with blunt tactics
Terry Morgan promotes Dump A Date a service offering blunt break up methods. The firm counts on quick decisive endings and self described tough love to sever relationships, attracting attention for its provocative approach.
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Morgan
the Nation
California Sees 43 Percent Drop in New Year Traffic Deaths
California officials report a 43 percent decrease in New Year holiday traffic deaths as stricter drunk driving laws take effect amid a national campaign against intoxicated drivers. The Nation page 90.
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Lange’s Husband Sues For Alimony From Actress
The husband of actress Jessica Lange, legally blind and living on 85 dollars weekly in a shabby East Side building, sues Lange for nearly ten times that amount in weekly alimony, according to his lawyer.
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Rose Bowl setback spurs Hawks to renewed drive
After a 28-0 Rose Bowl loss the Hawks faced embarrassment yet earned praise for a strong season. Coach Hayden Fry called the team a competitive force in the conference for years to come, signaling confidence despite the setback.
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New Mayor Sworn In At Iowa City Organizational Meeting
Iowa City Councilwoman Mary Neuhauser was sworn in as mayor at the organizational meeting held Monday morning in the Iowa City Civic Center. The move formalizes Neuhauser as head of the city government.
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Armstrong Fired From Bears Clearing Way for Ditka Hire
Neill Armstrong was fired as head coach of the Chicago Bears on Monday and the move appeared to clear the way for Dallas assistant Mike Ditka to take the top Chicago coaching job. Armstrong,
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Government lowers borrowing cost as automaker cuts model price
After the weekly Treasury bill sale on Monday the government said its interest payment rate fell slightly. Meanwhile one of the big three automakers reduced the price of a model citing demand or market conditions.
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Farm workload rises as drifting snow bites Iowa farms
Eastern Iowa farms face heavier workload as drifting snow disrupts daily life and school closures. Farmers cope with the extra tasks while some grain growers escape to warmer regions for winter.
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South
Farm News
Gebauer resigns as Five Seasons manager to head Tacoma facilities
Mike Gebauer 38, manager of the Five Seasons Center and Paramount Theatre administrator, resigns effective Jan 29 to lead Tacoma Washington's new Stadium and Public Facilities Department. He will oversee Tacoma Dome and related venues, after five years in Cedar Rapids where he led the center from opening in 1979.
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LaCrosse
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Nation hit by multi storm front across country
The nation faced blizzards floods tornadoes freezing rain and strong winds as storms moved from the Pacific to the Great Lakes and Northeast. Rail lines flooded caused derailments in Oakland and near San Francisco with evacuations by boat and helicopter.
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Ray defends ending unemployment family welfare program
Gov. Robert Ray stood by ending Aid to Dependent Children for unemployed parents saying 4 000 affected families found other support. He cited hardship cases like Lester Williams but noted agencies helped and most recipients moved to work or other aid. He added 1 000 families already lost benefits via breakup and described continued temporary shelter and medical aid.
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Ray
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Urbandale
Williams
Rose Bowl Bet Remains Unpaid Between Governors
Des Moines Governor Robert Ray and Washington Governor John Spellman had bet on the Rose Bowl with Ray wagering $131 worth of Iowa meats and cheeses and Spellman a salmon cheese and Washington apples. Ray said he sent a telegram congratulating Spellman on Washington’s 28-0 win but has not received payment. Ray remains hopeful while praising the Hawkeyes.
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