Grandy backs Reagan contra aid amid lobbying drama
Rep. Fred Grandy of Iowa moved off the fence and pledged support for Reagan’s 36.25 million request for Nicaraguan rebels. He had called undecided earlier, while escrow provisions and Campaign ’82 ads shaped the debate ahead of the Wednesday vote on contra aid.
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Washington
Fred Grandy
Alown
White House
Reagan
Nicaragua
House
Snandy
U.S
Campaign '82
Central America
Grandy
Marine colonel urges contra aid in Cedar Rapids stop
Col Murphy McCloy, a Marine Corps officer, told a Cedar Rapids audience that aiding the Nicaraguan contras serves U.S. long term interests. He warned Cuban influence could boost Soviet meddling in the Western Hemisphere and cited Central America as vital for military and commercial shipping through the Caribbean and Panama Canal.
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Marine Corps
Cedar Rapids
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Latin America
Soviet Union
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Citizens For America
White House
Reagan
Iowa
Leroy Corey
Central America
United States
Caribbean
Panama Canal
Iowa Senators Split Over Abortion Amendment Vote
The Senate approved a civil rights bill amendment by 56 to 39 to protect schools and hospitals receiving federal aid from being required to finance or perform abortions. Charles Grassley of Iowa backed the amendment while Tom Harkin of Iowa opposed it.
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Washington
Iowa
Senate
Charles Grassley
A-lowa
Tom Harkin
D-lowa
Major cocaine bust at Des Moines airport seizes 74 pounds
Authorities say a Des Moines airport seizure likely curbed central Iowa cocaine supplies. About 74 pounds worth an estimated 750000 dollars were found in a flight bag carried by former Des Moines firefighter Carl Williams, 47. Williams is charged with possession with intent to deliver.
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Des Moines
Iowa
U.S
Ron Kayser
Carl Williams
Williams
Ex-Firefighter Williams Arrested in Oakland Drug Bust
Ex-firefighter Williams, released on 320000 bond, was arrested as he stepped off a flight from Oakland at 10 p.m. Tuesday. About 10 officers and agents were present. passengers did not realize an arrest. Williams, identified as a suspected drug courier, was the sole arrest in the case. The drugs’ source remains under investigation. Williams, convicted in 1979 of participating in a heroin ring and resigning after a non-drug felony guilty plea, served 21 months and seeks his job back. Police say the seizure will likely affect rug availability in Des Moines for one to two weeks.
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Williams
Oakland
Calif
Des Moines
John Chase memorial scholarship created at UNI
The family of slain Dallas police officer John Chase requested a criminology scholarship at the University of Northern Iowa. The John Chase memorial scholarship will aid juniors and seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA based on academic merit leadership and community service. Donations may be made to the UNI Foundation.
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University of Northern Town
Dallas
Iowa
John Chase
Chase
UNI
Wil Ym Calhoun
Des Moines
Midwest
University of Northern Iowa Foundation
Office of Development
Drake budget up for 1988 89 at Drake University
Drake University unveils a 55.1 million dollar budget for 1988 89, up 9.5 percent from the current year and earmarking 1.1 million for faculty pay raises. Tuition and fees rise to 11,960 total with 11,800 for tuition and room and board, while enrollment is expected to climb about 2 percent led by a 6 percent freshman increase and applications up 45 percent.
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Drake
DES Moines
Drake University
Aises
Lottery winner sues ex over threats tied to jackpot
Susan Ripperger Leslie, a Des Moines lottery winner of 1.2 million in 1996, reports harassing calls and life threats tied to her 40 000 annual Town Lottery payout. She sues ex-boyfriend Michael Barr in Polk County District Court seeking to bar contact and protect her family. A February hearing is planned.
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Susan Ripperger
Leslie
Polie County
Michael Barr
Des Moines
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