Trial testimony details confrontation at Vickers station
Klein testified that on August 16 at the Vickers gas station Paul taunted two girls and was pushed to the ground after Donald Cope, known as Tex, grabbed him. A shot was fired, wounding Cope, as Klein described a tense exchange over the gun and protests about the motorcycle comment. Witness Lori Bond described a clicking sound she later related to possible gun loading. Prosecutors planned to continue testimony through Friday.
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Vickers
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First Street West
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Donald Cope
Riley
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Lori Bond
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Military hang up animal at the principal's office
Police on Tuesday night searched the Lodi motel room where Purdy stayed and found more than 100 plastic toy soldiers with toy jeeps and tanks arranged as an imaginary battle. A camouflage shirt bore the words PLO Libya Earth man with freedom and Death to the Great Latin on the back.
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Libya
Court ruling upholds power of new commission on sentences
Justice Blackmun writes the majority opinion rejecting trial judges that Congress delegated too much power to the commission and that its seven members violate separation of powers. Justice Scalia dissents, calling the decision a license for a junior-varsity Congress.
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Harry Blackmun
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Antonin Scalia
Evans takes White House agriculture role with strong voice
Evans, 64, begins as White House agriculture assistant on Feb 3 after serving as Bush's agricultural adviser. Grassley says Evans will elevate the post and influence policy. he is expected to speak in Des Moines to the Iowa Corn Growers Association today.
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Evans
White House
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Grassley
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Des Moines
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Degree Days Report January 17 From Iowa-Illinois Gas & Electric
Degree days show total through January 17 at 3468 with 0.5548 factor and 51 percent of normal. Compiled by Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co.
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Iowa-Illinois Gas & Electric Co
Ruling clears way for Cedar Rapids drug sentenceings
U S District Court in Cedar Rapids readies sentencing for 14 defendants after the Supreme Court upheld federal sentencing guidelines. Miguel Ramirez and Robert Johnson, tied to cocaine trafficking and the Medellin Cartel, face lengthy terms. Prosecutors expect longer, more certain penalties under the guidelines.
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Iowa
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Chicago
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