Two Women Help Lead County Democratic Push
A discussion with Perkins and Novetzke highlights female leadership in local party roles and the belief that good government relies on citizen involvement. They note history of women chairing the county party, argue politics is not gender based, and emphasize grassroots organizing and public service.
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New York
Jimmy Carter
Perkins
Jean Oxley
PTA
Novetzko
Novetzke
Space Shuttle Return Milestone Marks New Frontier Policy
President Reagan welcomed the shuttle crew at Ellington and Cape Canaveral as Columbia returned from its mission. Mattingly and Hartsfield praised the wait and the voyage while Reagan outlined space policy, endorsing exploration for security and peace but stopping short of the $9 billion space station and a fifth shuttle.
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Florida
Columbia
NASA
Challenger
Enterprise
Reagan
Cape Canaveral
Houston
Mattingly
Hartsfield
America
Air Force
Security Council backs Beirut issue as Israeli talks pace
The 15 member Security Council adopted Mideast Beirut unanimously. Israel plans a cabinet meeting later in the week signaling no immediate attack on West Beirut and possible extended negotiations. PLO leaders received Libyan Khadafy counsel to resist evacuation and seek actions to honor the Palestinian cause. Ariel Sharon favors political avenues over assault and notes potential American documents.
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Beirut
Security Council
West Beirut
PLO
Muammar Khadafy
Israel
Khadafy
Fugitive Prudom holed up after hostage ordeal ends with chase
A fugitive named Prudom, sought since January for a road rage incident, freed an elderly couple after two days in a house, then fled as police closed in. He took three hostages, including Maurice Johnson and his family, and was tracked to a local club where he resisted a helicopter and two stun devices. Multiple officers have been killed in related hunts, raising the stakes of the manhunt.
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McGee
Prudham
Prudom
Henshaw
Maurice Johnson
Johnson
Malton
Johnson House
Leeds
David Haigh
Harrogate
George Luckett
Girton
Sylvia
David Winter
Deceptive Construction Ads Violate Consumer Safety
A report blasts deceptive construction job advertising as exposing consumers to harm. It says fraud erodes moral values and trust in the marketplace and urges rules requiring firms to hold substantial goods, easy firm registration for enforcement, and stricter licenses.
Weather Report Extended Forecast Shows Warm, Showery Week
A chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday. Fair Thursday and Friday. Highs mainly in the 80s. Lows in the 50s and 60s. National extremes include a low of 30 at Old Forge New York and highs of 106 at Coolidge Gila Bend and Lake Havasu City Arizona.
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Old Forge
N.Y
Coolidge
Gila Bend
Lake Havasu City
Ariz
Record Heat Ties and Storms Hit Multiple States
The nation saw record high temperatures tied or broken in Minnesota and Georgia as Huron South Dakota hit 100 degrees for the first time in nearly a year and Macon Georgia tied for 99 degrees last reached in 1970. Rochester Minnesota also set a July 4 record with 97. Severe weather followed with five tornadoes and hail up to golf ball size across Missouri Tennessee North Dakota and North Carolina. A flash flood warning extended into Sunday evening over south central Iowa with 3 to 5 inch rains.
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Minnesota
Georgia
Huron
Macon
Rochester
Minn
Iowa
Person County
N.C
Pittsfield
Dawson
N.D
Streeter
Finley
Missouri
Tennessee
Adams
Polk County
Tenn
Waynesboro
Dakotas
Wyoming
Utah
Arizona
Florida
Washington Coast
Six Drivers Charged in Linn County Drunk-Driving Arrests
Six people were arrested in Linn County on drunken driving charges after late Saturday into Sunday. Michael R. Brannaman, 32, Mount Vernon, also faced interference with official acts. Johnnie P. Dickson, 51, was cited for wrong-way driving. Gary L. Warmbier, 37, Swisher, was arrested early Sunday. Daniel T. Azinger, 27, is charged. Brian J. Glynn, 25, Sw. region. Kevin D. Andrews, 23, Marion, arrested on Highway 150 at Center Point Road NE.
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Linn County
Michael R. Brannaman
Mount Vernon
Seventh Street
Second Avenue North
Johnnie P. Dickson
Grande Ave
Fourth Avenue SE
Gary L. Warmbier
Swisher
Ninth Street
Williams Boulevard
Daniel T. Azinger
Holly Ave
Highway 94
First Street
Brian J. Glynn
Kohawk St
12Th Street
Kevin D. Andrews
Eighth Ave
Marion
Highway 150
Center Point Road
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Central Committee
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Edwards
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Arafat
Saeb Salam
Wazzan
Johnsons
Weather Report
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Nashville
Chicago
Orleans
Honolulu
Seattle
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Cincinnati
Des Moines
Detroit
Peer Eee
Error
PtCidy
Kansas City
Milwaukee
St.Paul
St. Louis
Coralville Lake
Cedar River
Linn
United Furniture Sales
United /d Furniture Kiales
Blairs Ferry Rd
N.E
Cedar Rapids ‘Y Block
Ofc Ave
Ford’s
2Nd St. SE
Ford's
Selby
Red Cross
Johansen
Penalto
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