Branstad Proposes Steps to Aid Utilities and Needy Iowans
Governor Branstad outlines a threefold plan to ease utility costs for Iowans through a charity dinner, a state check-off program for utilities, and a voluntary bill addition by residents. He argues for faster rate decisions and proposes prohibiting rate increases under bond while boosting promotion of Iowa agricultural products.
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Branstad unveils major proposals in inaugural address
Gov. Terry Branstad outlines plans to create an Iowa Fund to attract investment, expand tourism budgets, open an Asia office for selling Iowa products, form private trading groups, boost foreign language and STEM study, and curb utility rate hikes. He calls for efficiency measures, education expansion, and a stronger crime and justice focus.
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Branstad Seen Pivoting Toward Middle Ground in Inaugural
Iowa leaders from both parties read Gov. Branstad's inaugural as a shift toward centrism. Democrats cited proposals on consumer representation in appeals and pausing interim rate hikes as aligning with moderates. Republicans praised mood as ambitious and steady, noting signs of compromise on unemployment trust funding.
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D-Waterloo
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Dear Abby letters on sympathy gifts privacy and organ donation
Readers ask if cash in sympathy cards is acceptable and how to handle nosy questions about calls. Other queries cover annulments in Catholic terms and donating eyes after death. Donna Oslund of Lions Eye Bank Seattle thanks Abby for spreading organ donation awareness and outlines the donation process.
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Three men sentenced in Decorah court
Kevin E. Suckow of Postville pleaded guilty to second and third degree theft with one theft charge dismissed. He received a two year suspended sentence and 24 months probation plus costs. Carl Spengler Weiser Jr. of New Hope, Minn. pleaded guilty to drunk driving and got 60 day suspended jail, 24 months probation, and a $300 fine. Thomas Joseph Kernan of Cresco pleaded guilty to drunk driving and got 60 day jail with 48 hours suspended, 30 days to serve, $300 fine and one year probation.
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Postville
Carl Spengler Weiser Jr
New Hope
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Thomas Joseph Kernan
Cresco
Reagan Aims at START and INF Talks Amid Budget Shifts
President Reagan plans to meet with top START and INF negotiators as Vice President Bush travels in Western Europe to press allied leaders on Soviet reductions. Officials say Nitze faces criticism but remains trusted. Rostow is replaced by Kenneth Adelman as Soviet talks continue with no clear agreement.
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INF
White House
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