Oversight Cancels Eight Million Education Increase
An $8.1 million scheduled rise in state funding for educating handicapped children was canceled because the figure was omitted from Gov. Branstad's budget. Legislator questions how many similar oversights remain this session. Cedar Rapids police union contract adds raises for about 170 members. Barbara Hubbard markets herself as a potential running mate for Democrats. Rice pudding gains elite image in Los Angeles. University of Miami geography course noted as demanding. UNI men win to claim AMCU leadership. Linn-Mar narrowly tops Class 3A rankings. Kennedy rises to fifth in 3A. Garwin still leads 1A.
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Linn-Mar
Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Kennedy
Garwin
Macintosh Apple Macintosh Apple Computer unveils new computer
The company formally unveils its long awaited computer today aimed at challenging IBM in the personal computer market. Two major brokerage houses proposed offering new annuities to holders of annuities from a bankrupt insurance company, while some holders sue Merril Lynch and Prudential Bache claiming knowledge of the annuities’ unsafe nature.
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Apple Computer Inc
IBM
Merril Lynch & Co
Prudential Bache Securities Inc
Money
Ohio Farmers sue Block over alleged $6 billion loss
A group of Ohio farmers sued Agriculture Secretary John Block and several farm credit organizations in federal court Monday. They allege Block cost farmers $6 billion and mismanaged the national agricultural lending system. This item appears on Farm page 7C.
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Ohio
John Block
Block
Farm
Brothers' fatal dish dispute ends in rifle fire
In Arlington Texas on November 5, 17 year old Scott Swearingin was shot dead after a confrontation over chores. 15 year old Chris Swearingin confessed to firing once with an automatic rifle that claimed Scott’s life. Chris pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and received 10 years probation.
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Arlington
Texas
Scott Swearingin
Chris Swearingin
Scott
Chris
Hugh Atwell
Dallas Times Herald
Pruitt
Corrections Beckon for Local Events and Tickets
Corrections note that Guys and Dolls Square Dance Club hosts a pound dance at Marion Recreation Center tonight at 8 with a 7 30 p m workshop. Cedar Rapids Community Theatre See How They Run tickets discount applies only to Sunday matinees. The Gazette will address accuracy complaints via this space. Phone 398 8313.
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Guys and Dolls Square Dance Club
Marion Recreation Center
Cedar Rapids
Community Theatre
Gazette
Union fights firing of prison guard over drug test refusal
An Iowa correctional officer, McDowell, 24, fired for refusing a urine test for marijuana usage, is labeled unjust by AFSCME officials. Union leadership questions the test’s legality, notes potential constitutional issues, and plans a grievance and defense hearings.
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Jonathan Reed
Jones-Cedar
Afscme
Don McKee
McDonell
McKee
Reformatory
Mike Oster
Vin Auger
McDowell
Department of Correctional Services
Auger
Oster
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