Jenrette Targeted as a Favor in Abscam Probe
Justice Department officials say prosecutors targeted former South Carolina congressman John Jenrette in the Abscam case as a favor to FBI agents in his home state who could not indict him on other charges. The claim appears in newly released documents. A second item notes Ron Reagan quitting the Joffrey Ballet and planning to retire from dancing to seek other interests.
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U.S
Lebanon
Heckler urged to study snitch rule before birth control clinics
If Margaret Heckler leads the Health and Human Services, her first task may be defending a controversially proposed rule. The snitch rule would force federally funded clinics to inform parents when a minor seeks birth control pills IUDs or diaphragms. Delaying implementation is urged until Heckler studies it further.
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Margaret Heckler
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Regents seek approval for campus health office and lease
The University of Iowa plans to ask the State Board of Regents Thursday to create an on campus Office of Occupational Health Services to monitor health for students faculty and staff exposed to hazards. They also request a 25-year lease for land near Carver-Hawkeye Sports Arena to build a Ronald McDonald House. Cedar Rapids touts five seasons with a Des Moines legislators night planned.
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UCLA Climbs to AP Top Place for First Time
UCLA takes the lead in the AP college basketball poll, becoming the first team to sit atop the rankings after Memphis State. Iowa rises to 10th, marking the Bruins as the latest front-runner in the college basketball season.
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Iowa
Gas tax prompts IDOT to move 84 road projects earlier
Iowa officials plan to push up many 1984 road projects to 1983 after a new 5 cent per gallon federal fuel tax raises highway funds. The IDOT commission will review the list including rebuilds on Highways 149 150 30 and 139 in Benton Linn Hazleton Cedar Rapids Mechanicsville Tama Winneshiek and the Minnesota border area.
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Linn County
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Winneshiek County
Minnesota
Dioxin contamination spreads in Missouri amid probe
Missouri officials list about 100 suspected contamination sites with dioxin while the EPA identifies 83 potential locations. Of roughly 55 pounds found, about 43 pounds remain unaccounted for, raising fears the toxin has spread across Missouri and into Illinois. The Verona plant produced hexachlorophene, with sludge containing dioxin, contaminating roads farms and homes. Contamination is confirmed at 15 sites, with soil tests pending at 21 unconfirmed locations as investigators strain lab resources.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Illinois
Verona
Marion Council to discuss vacancy after Grady resignation
The Marion City Council will meet tonight to fill the council seat vacated by Patrick Grady who resigned last week amid charges in a phony money scheme. In a separate matter Grady will not be tried Friday for alleged graffiti on a Marion barn as the complaining witness cannot appear.
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Grady
Metro-lowa
ISU Coach Donnie Duncan Resigns Over Recruiting Cheating
Iowa State football coach Donnie Duncan announced at a Monday Ames press conference that he will not miss the cheating he sees in college recruiting after his resignation last week.
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Iowa State
Donnie Duncan
Ames
Mixed factory news signals potential recession bottom
The report shows factory capacity fell to a record low, the sharpest decline since data began. Yet last month’s drop was small and viewed as evidence the recession’s trough may be near. Financial desk notes details on page 4C.
Soil funding gains support from state official
Ron Gahring president of the Iowa Land Improvement Contractors Association endorsed in principle a $50 million state referendum to finance soil conservation. He has not seen the proposal details but backs increased state aid for soil conservation.
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Iowa Land Improvement Contractors Association
Ron Gahring
Williamsburg
High Court declines prayer in Lubbock schools ruling
The Supreme Court left in place a ruling against school prayer in Lubbock Texas, upholding a policy that allows supervised student religious meetings before or after class only if attendance is voluntary. The decision follows a federal appeals court ruling and spares a broader constitutional fight.
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Supreme Court
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Iowa
Roger Jepsen
Lubbock
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Senate
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Nebraska
HUD aide suspened over staff used on book project
Washington UPI reports Housing Secretary Samuel Pierce suspended Emanuel Savas, top aide for policy development and research, amid an inspector general probe into staff spending hundreds of hours on his privately produced book on government time. The case also centers on a half million dollar consulting contract to Ecodata Inc and Savas travel expenditures.
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UPI
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Emanuel Savas
Savas
Pierce
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Leonard Burchman
United Press International
New York
Columbia University
Ecodata Inc
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