Picnic food safety and council actions highlighted
The page notes ongoing picnic safety concerns from poor handling. It mentions the Council on Aging's effective outcomes and reports proposed landlord tenant ordinance in Iowa City. It cites high sickle cell mortality and researchers proposing a modifiable compound, plus Benton County remodeling costs and a Soap Box Derby on Fifteenth Street SW near Kingston Stadium.
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Iowa City Council
Fifteenth Street
Kingston Stadium
Farmland Purchase Program Outlined with Foreign Investment Potential
Page 12 outlines groundwork for a U S farmland acquisition program inviting foreign investment. The plan envisions government action to acquire and manage agricultural land while assessing national security and economic implications. Officials indicate transparency and safeguards will guide any foreign participation.
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U.S
Neutron Bomb Test Draws Soviet Criticism
The article notes that weapons are tested before production as routine procedure and the controversial neutron bomb test has drawn heavy Soviet criticism. It also mentions the ongoing Hoffa disappearance case remaining a high priority item for the justice department as the trail grows colder.
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Soviet Union
Jimmy Hoffa
Justice Department
Tubing and Train Fans Highlight Saturday Gazette
Gazette features cover three hobbies in one issue. Ann Schrader visits tubing as a retro sport gaining popularity. Lynda Halbert explains basics and costs of tennis’s changing scene. Vanessa Shelton profiles Cedar Rapids Area Railfans Assn members aged 15 to 88. Weather outlook clear and mild with upper 50s to around 80.
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Gazette
Ann Schrader
the Gazette
Lynda Halbert
Cedar Rapids
Decorating Your Home With a Fresh Estimate
A lighthearted note on how obtaining an estimate for re decorating makes a home feel more like a castle. The piece underscores the value of professional input in planning room makeovers and choosing styles and finishes.
Wholesale Prices Fall In June Amid Jobless Rise
Wholesale prices dropped 0.6 percent in June the steepest decline in nearly four years while unemployment rose to 7.1 percent. Labor force expanded 480,000 to 97.6 million as joblessness increased mainly among adult women.
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Washington
Iowa Jobless Rate Falls to 3 Percent in June
Iowa's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June is projected at 3 percent, down from May's 3.1 percent. Employment rose 1.7 percent, layoffs dropped to a quarter of May levels, jobless benefit claims declined 8.4 percent, and construction worker claims fell 29.1 percent as the labor market tightens.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Iowa Department of Job Services
Defense Questions Williams Murder Trial In Des Moines
The Williams murder case features limited cross examination as the defense questions state witnesses. Attorneys challenge the defendant’s guilt while detailing Williams’s alleged non sterility and position at the YMCA when the Urbandale girl’s body was found.
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Robert Anthony Williams
Williams
Pamela Powers
Linn District Court
Anthony Erthel Williams
Urbandale
YMCA
Missouri
Des Moines
Two Charged In Jail Case
Two Linn county jail inmates were charged with felony assault in connection with the physical and sexual abuse of another prisoner. Andrew Gaal, 26, and Kevin Claussen, 18, were charged by the county attorney with assault.
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Linn County
Andrew Gaal
Kevin Claussen
Fifth Avenue SE
C R Men in Running For Top Federal Jobs
John Ehrhart of Cedar Rapids and James Reynolds of Dubuque were nominated to become U S attorney for Iowa northern district. The nine member commission chose five candidates for U S marshal with 27 applicants. final names go to the Justice Department via Senators Culver and Clark.
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Des Moines
John Ehrhart
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
James Reynolds
Dubuque
U.S
Iowa
Federal Judiciary Selection Commission
Evan “Curly
Hultman
Melvin Howe
Hiawa
U.S. Justice Department
U.S. Democratic
John Culver
Dick Clark
Cleveland Rail Crash Injures Forty in Two-Car Collision
Two rapid transit cars on a Cleveland line collided head on injuring at least 40 passengers. Victims were taken to hospitals as crews freed evacuees after a 45 minute delay. Trains, sharing one track due to repairs, were moving about 35 mph when drivers were warned the cars faced each other but could not stop.
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Cleveland
Regional Transit Authority
Tragic Cal Train Incident Kills Three Children
In Huntington Park California a freight train struck four children playing near the tracks. Amanda Lack age 7 Jason Lack age 6 Julie Kline age 10 were killed and Holly Kline age 8 was hospitalized in extremely critical condition after the 15 mile per hour impact. Engineer Larry Van Daele attempted to stop but could not. Union Pacific officials expressed disbelief at the children's behavior and noted playground risk near yards.
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Huntington Park
Calif
Larry van Daele
Los Angeles Harbor
Union Pacific
Amanda Lack
Jason
Julie Kline
Julie
Holly
St. Francis Hospital
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Council On Aging
Benton County
State Department of Health
Marion
Labor Department
Associated Press
UPI
NEW York Times
DY Christine Olberg
Bever Avenue SE
Calvin Prandy
Katie
Sam Shay
Steve Helle
C.R
Roger Munns
Statehouse
Linn
Clarence Wagner
Jack Mills
Fort Dodge
Jack Roe
Sioux
City
Robert Glick
Burlington
Howe
Walter Broughton
Dennis Blome
Maurice Dieu
Dieu
John Forbes
Forbes
van Daelen
Biles
van Daele
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