New Low Level Bomber Training Route Covers Much of Iowa
The Strategic Air Command begins a new low level bomber training route across eastern Iowa including Keokuk Poweshiek and Tama counties. B 52s will fly 300 to 500 feet above ground level, with activity strongest from mid to late August through July 1981. Pilots should obtain route details from Cedar Rapids Flight Service Station and file complaints with the Air Force Complaint Center in Barksdale Louisiana.
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Attempt to move up caucuses stirs Iowa Democrats
Iowa Democratic leaders say a national push to clamp all primaries and caucuses into a March to June window was not a surprise. Party chairman Ed Campbell notes some national rules advocates opposed Iowa while John Law recalls prior efforts to limit 1980 primaries to a 90 day run, with exemptions for key states. The Iowa caucuses occurred Jan 21 and supporters argue shorter cycles cut media focus.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Democratic Party
National Party
Lowa
National Rules Committee
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Democratic National Rules Committee
New Hampshire
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Democratic Rules Committee
John Law
Lowden man killed in one car crash
Bret Behrle an 18 year old resident of Lowden was killed in a one car crash on a Cedar County blacktop road. He apparently lost control ran into a ditch and the pickup flipped over once Behrle was pronounced dead at the scene and was pinned beneath the vehicle.
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Iowa State Patrol Today
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Cedar County
Behrie
Iowa Sees Heat Pattern Echo 1950s Revival
Iowa faces a repeat of the 1950s heat with extended high temperatures and humidity. Meteorologist Paul Waite says a month without relief is possible, though cold fronts and storms may bring occasional breaks. He notes 105 degrees in June last reached in 1953 and warns farmers to limit outdoor work during peak heat.
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United Press International
Iowa
Paul Waite
Waite
United States
Shenandoah
Rock Rapids
Lowa
Polk County
Safety showers approved for Central City High School
Central City school board approves two overhead safety showers in the science and shop areas to meet chemical and open flame safety needs. Installations set for summer and ready by fall classes. Budget actions include lunch and book fee increases and a new elementary teacher for emotionally disabled students. Don Howe remains board secretary and John Maurice treasurer.
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Wayne Rand
Nancy Meredith
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Central City Board
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Meredith
Don Howe
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