Senate to Open Hearings on Iran Hostage Brutality
President Reagan and former officials react to reports of brutal treatment of American hostages in Iran. Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans full public hearings as former hostages describe beatings mock executions and threats. Mondale Carter and Bush urged careful review of the settlement and policy toward Iran.
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Associated Press
Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Senate
Walter Mondale
Carter
Wiesbaden
West Germany
Mondale
White House
George Bush
Bush
Iran
James Brady
United States
Howard Baker
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
U.S. Air Force Hospital
Baker
Senate of the United States
Disbarred lawyer may appeal to Supreme Court
A Cedar Rapids lawyer who has been disbarred is seeking to appeal his case to the U.S. Supreme Court. The action follows earlier proceedings and raises questions about relief options and finality of disciplinary rulings.
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Cedar Rapids
U.S. Supreme Court
Come in and talk over old dimes invite sign
A New York City coin shop posts a sign inviting the public to come in and talk over old dimes. The notice highlights casual appraisal chatter and local interest in numismatic history.
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New York City
Reagan orders travel cuts and moratorium on consultants
President Reagan orders a 15 percent cut in government travel and a 5 percent reduction in outside consultations, plus a moratorium on office furniture and related equipment. The memo targets nonessential trips and contractors, urging officials to set an example by trimming personal-office costs while awaiting budget relief.
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Gazette Wire Services
Washington
Reagan
White House
Judges deny cameras in two Linn County trials
Judges refused to allow courtroom cameras in two Linn County cases. The Gazette sought coverage for the assault trial of Center Point Police Chief Ken Gulick and his brother in law Roger Hansen, and the second degree theft trial of Douglas Stover. Neither trial will have expanded media access though pretrial appeals could affect schedules.
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the Gazette
Center Point
Ken Gulick
Roger Hansen
Douglas Stover
Cedar Rapids
Gulick
Hansen
First Avenue Division
Linn District Court
Stover
Iowa Supreme Court
8Th Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Linn County
Appeals Court
Bridge closing alters lifestyles in cross-river region
Gary Peterson reports on the Mississippi bridge closure between Prairie du Chien and Marquette and its impact on residents. McGregor pharmacist Larry Brummel notes long drives strain families and local economies, with potential job losses and millions in lost Prairie du Chien business. Communities explore crossings, including helicopters and hovercraft, as residents adapt.
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Marquette
Prairie du Chien
McGregor
Wisconsin
Iowa
Lansing
Larry Brummel
Brummel
Chamber
Mississippi River
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Mount Vernon
Indiana
Bloomington
Marion
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Vanessa Shel
Role A Kreeer
Betty Mayer
Garnaville
Gary Peterson
Tae
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