Ray paints bright Iowa future before lawmakers
Gov. Robert Ray told a joint Iowa legislative session that the state is basically sound with a strong economy and public confidence. He warned funds will shrink from a $260 million surplus to about $100 million by June 30 and urged fiscal discipline and lean government while outlining 1977-78 proposals including returnable beverage containers and reforms merging agencies. He noted no inaugural address this year and signaled continued emphasis on past reform goals and open meetings.
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Growth in new business facilities to double this year
Washington reports growth in factory and plant construction is expected to double from last year. The Commerce Department study of business leaders in late year indicates firms may boost the economy by expanding productive facilities.
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Commerce Department
Auto maker to test air bags in new cars
In Washington Secretary of Transportation William Coleman said a major automaker will equip some new models with air bags as a trial and hopes a second company will join before he leaves office this month. An insurer will offer reduced premiums for bag equipped cars. In Paris Prince Felix de Merode, a Belgian aristocrat, was found beaten to death in his apartment stairwell with no arrests or clues.
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William Coleman
Paris
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Belgium
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Ford proposes new energy department to unify federal energy agencies
Washington AP reports President Ford sent Congress a proposal to create a cabinet level Energy Department uniting key federal agencies to push U S self sufficiency in fuels. President elect Carter backs a single energy department.
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Car financing charges may cost buyers hundreds
A report notes that by arranging dealer financing buyers could pay hundreds more in finance charges. Details on page 2. The forecast calls for clear, cold weather with lows around 15 below zero tonight and partly cloudy skies with highs of zero to 5 above Wednesday.
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Washington
Bedtime thirst rekindled by parents turning in
A humorous reflection on a child feeling more thirsty when parents decide to go to bed, suggesting bedtime routines and parental presence influence a child’s comfort and rest.
Supreme Court rules subsidized transit counts as food stamp income
The Supreme Court unanimously holds that federally subsidized commuting funds may be counted as income for food stamp eligibility. Justice Stevens says the Agriculture secretary has broad authority, despite fairness concerns in Karen Hein's case. In a separate ruling, the court upholds that zoning impact on minorities is a factor but not the sole test for constitutionality in Arlington Heights.
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Record Cold Grips Iowa Cities With New Lows
Bitter cold towers Iowa towns Cedar Rapids Waterloo Fort Dodge set notable lows. Cedar Rapids may hit a natural gas record while usage nears 110 million cubic feet. AAA notes 100 breakdown calls and travelers seeking routes to warmer areas.
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Mercury
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Prisoner Faces Threat Linked to October Shooting Case
Linn county inmate Craig Gardner 21 is accused of shooting Monte Dochterman 20 last October. Dochterman allegedly sent a note promising to kill Gardner if he “takes him up” for the shooting. Gardner’s mother claims a drug syndicate has a contract on him and met with the Iowa BCI to discuss safety. Gardner is held awaiting a preliminary hearing after extradition from New Mexico.
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N.M
Iowa
Paris frees Abu Daoud amid international protest over Munich mastermind
A Paris court freed Abu Daoud the suspected Munich massacre mastermind after rejecting West German and Israeli arrest warrants. Israel and allied states protested the decision recalling ambassadors while Bonn welcomed the release to avert reprisals. Arab and allied nations condemned the move as a diplomatic setback and security was tightened at airports.
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Bell Admits Two Wrong Decisions in Testimony
Attorney General designate Griffin Bell told Senate committees he erred in backing Georgia house actions against black Rep. Julian Bond over opposition to the Vietnam War but said he followed the law. He defended desegregation rulings as balanced and plans to name a black man as solicitor general despite NAACP opposition.
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