Ray assails Carter embargo as costly to farmers
Gov. Robert Ray called President Carter's grain embargo on the Soviet Union hasty and costly to American farmers. He warned it could damage the trade balance and hurt Iowa farmers, while criticizing the SALT II pause and Ronald Reagan's no‑show at a Des Moines rally.
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Des Moines
Robert Ray
Carter
Soviet Union
Ray
Iowa
White House
Carter Friday
Afghanistan
U.S. Senate
Senate
Ronald Reagan
California
Milwaukee Road Receives $30 Million Federal Aid Package
The bankrupt Milwaukee Road secured $30 million in immediate federal funds with up to $20 million more possible to sustain operations through February end of February 1980. FRA and Milwaukee Road trustee Ogilvie signed the agreement in Chicago under the Emergency Rail Service Act and restructuring act conditions to keep core Midwest service while other lines transfer to new operators.
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Washington
UPI
Milwaukee Road
Chicago
Federal Railway Administration
Transportation Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
FRA
John M. Sullivan
Richard B. Ogilvie
Milwaukee
Sullivan
Ogilvie
Midwest
Miles City
Mont
Man returns hit and run damage payment via $100 bill
Manchester man Owen McCarthy received a $100 bill in the mail four months after a hit-and-run damaged his car in downtown Manchester. An unsigned note from the payer in Cedar Rapids apologized and promised more payments. McCarthy says the case is settled and seeks to learn the payer’s identity.
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Manchester
Owen McCarthy
McCarthy
Cedar Rapids
Linn County approves two year plan with county dental coverage
The Linn County Board of Supervisors and AFSCME Local 231 prepare to sign a two year contract starting July 1 for about 430 employees. The agreement includes a county paid dental plan in the first year and a revised pay schedule. The county expects a 9.5 percent higher cost in year one and preserves a reopening option in year two to negotiate wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Board of Supervisors
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees Local 231
Center Point to Name New Police Chief in July
Center Point plans to name a new police chief by Wednesday evening to take office July 1. The city will cancel its patrol contract with Linn County Sheriff’s Department on that date. Mayor Pepin says negotiations are complete and council action will follow at the Wednesday meeting.
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Center Point
Linn County
Pepin
Hillesheim trial set in 2 year old's death case
Bobby Hillesheim 27 waives arraignment in Allamakee District Court and a murder trial date is scheduled for March. The case concerns the November 17 death of 2 year old Jennifer Buege in Rochester Minnesota after injuries alleged to have occurred while in Hillesheim's care. The Bueges are Dan and Sue Buege.
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Waukon
Bobby Hillesheim
Hillesheim
Jennifer Buege
Allamkee
Dennis Damsgaard
Buege
Rochester
Miami cabbie acts in wintery airport spoof
A Miami taxi driver, Charlie Bernstein, plays a role in a commercial film that aimed to make Miami International Airport resemble a Chicago winter. The scene shows him in a snow covered taxi, reflecting a broader cold spell affecting Iowa and the Midwest ten years ago.
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Miami
Charlie Bernstein
Bernstein
Miami International Airport
Chicago
Seventeen Charged With Drunk Driving In Linn County
Seventeen people were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County Saturday and Sunday. Notable arrests include Harry E. King 37 detained at Mount Vernon Road and 34th Street SE and Burrel Oberholsen 62 at Orchard Trailer Court SE.
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Linn County
Harry E. King
Marion
Mount Vernon Road
34Th Street SE
Burrel B. Oberholsen
Clarence
Orchard Trailer Court
Daniel J. Malloy
C Ave
Third Avenue SE
Albert E. Brown
Eighth Avenue
Third Street
Dennis C. Stephen
Oakland Road
12Th Street
16Th Avenue
Roger W. Techau
35Th St
Seventh Avenue
Max J. Blozvich
First Ave
Third Avenue
Sixth Street
Colleen A. Weber
Anamosa
Highway 1
Mount Vernon
Richard J. Hanson
Vinton
Edgewood Road
Highway
Joel A. O’clair
Ely
Fifth Street
Keith W. Besler
Keith Drive
Blairs Ferry Road
Tracy L. Camp
Tamara Drive
33Rd Avenue
Creighton D. Campbell
Central City
East Maple Street
Mark A. Moeller
Ninth Ave
11Th Street
Rick S. Pruess
Mechanicsville
Burns seeks seat in 74th Iowa House District race
Michael W. Burns of Iowa City announced his Democratic bid for the 74th Iowa House seat now held by Republican Dale Hibbs. A University of Iowa alum and former Johnson County Democratic official, Burns served four years in the Air Force and works in Burns Real Estate and F.S. Service. He pledges strong support for the University of Iowa and labor legislation.
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Iowa City
Michael W. Burns
Iowa
Dale Hibbs
Burns
Johnson County
Democratic Central Committee
University of Iowa
Cosgrove High School
Air Force
F.S. Service
Service Offers Financial Help With Medical Care
Community message outlines financial aid options for medical care. Call 398-3543 for assistance and guidance on eligibility and services available.
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John McCarroll
Linn
Sub
John E. Jackson
Solon
Fairfax
Dennis L. Smith
O Ave
Terry Lane
Linn Health
CSRS
Coventry Gardens Mall
First Avenue S.E
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