Harkin claims White House blocked North prosecution
Sen. Tom Harkin asserts the White House classified thousands of documents to thwart the Oliver North prosecution. He plans security upgrades after Pan Am Flight 103 bombing and says pilots who shot Libyan fighters deserve medals. He criticizes Libyan leader Gaddafi as “certifiably a little unbalanced.”
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Iowa
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Harkin forms exploratory committee for re election bid
Iowa Senator Tom Harkin moves toward a formal campaign by forming an exploratory committee with key Democrats including Arthur Davis Berkley Bedell Karen Merrick and Mary Garst to lay groundwork for a 1990 bid. Opponent Tom Tauke may also form an exploratory panel later this month.
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U.S
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Coon Rapids
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Dubuque
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Trial to proceed in Grainlord case despite apparent suicide
Richard A. Sturdy of Jacksonville faces trial on mail fraud tax fraud perjury and conspiracy charges in the Grainlord scheme. His body had not been found after the car was discovered near the Illinois River in Peoria with items inside. Prosecutors said the trial would go ahead absent his appearance and could proceed in abstentia with a possible bond revocation and arrest warrant.
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Peoria
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Davenport
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Tipton
Star Grain Co
Springfield
Veterans Eligible for G I Bill Benefits at Kirkwood
Veterans who served before 1977 may receive G I Bill education benefits through year end or 10 years after discharge, whichever comes first. Contact Kirkwood VA Coordinator Jerry Kelley at 398 5633 for details. Spring semester courses begin Monday at Kirkwood.
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