Supreme Court backs open trials and minority set asides
The Supreme Court upholds Congress authority to require 10 percent minority set asides in federal public works grants and rules criminal trials must be open to the press unless an overriding interest exists. Justices split on dissent with concern over potential reverse discrimination.
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New York
Salary gains for white collar workers rise 9.1 percent
A Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows white collar salaries rose an average 9.1 percent from March 1979 to March 1980, the largest 12 month gain in 20 years, though inflation rose 14.7 percent in the same period. The study covered 23.3 million private sector workers and listed salary ranges for dozens of professions.
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Fatal fire claims UNI student in Dancer Hall collapse
Timothy John Nesbit 19 a University of Northern Iowa student from Jesup died after leaping from a seventh floor window to escape a blaze that gutted his dorm room in Dancer Hall Cedar Falls Fire Chief and state fire marshal investigated the fire which forced evacuation of about 200 residents as firefighters battled the flames for about an hour the building sustained heavy smoke and water damage
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University of Northern Iowa
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Cedar Falls
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Jeanette Mantz
Marengo
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Dawson
Cleveland School sidewalk vote marks turning point
The city council vote today advances the Cleveland School sidewalk project ending a long saga. Hawkeye fans are invited to a July 15 digging-themed event described as more sporting than solemn.
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ICC Streamlines Procedures to Promote Trucking Deregulation
The ICC moves to simplify rules to encourage deregulation in trucking, signaling regulatory relief aimed at faster operations and reduced compliance burdens for carriers. The note appears on page 10B.
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Index Freeway Traffic Speeds Vary From Fast to Slow
Freeway traffic shows two clear speeds with drivers unable to enter when fast and unable to exit when slow. The piece highlights the paradox of brisk through traffic and congested onramps, noting drivers face opposing travel conditions on the corridor.
20 Ticket Limit Looms for Five Seasons Concerts
Five Seasons Center manager Mike Gebauer says he may urge a 20 ticket per person cap and a rule on when lines can form for sales. The Gazette reports the commission could seek city council action to regulate lines, citing Los Angeles as a model. Officials say a subcommittee may study the issue at the July 14 meeting, with a longer process expected.
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