Senate to Save NEA Says Grassley and Harkin
Senate proponents Tom Harkin and Charles Grassley defend federal funding for the NEA citing grants aiding Cedar Rapids Symphony teaching visits and Des Moines Opera. House Republicans push to replace NEA with state direct grants. Iowa split on votes. NEA received 99.5 million this year.
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Branstad Name Misspelled in Iowa GOP Letter
The Iowa Republican Party fundraiser misspells governor Terry Branstad as Brandstad, prompting laughter from Iowa Democratic Chairman Michael Peterson and a comment from Steve Grubbs admitting the error. The gaffe highlights confusion over the long-serving governor’s name.
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Deadly Pattaya hotel fire traps guests as exits chained
A kitchen fire at the 17 story Royal Jomtien Hotel in Pattaya Thailand kills at least 81 people and injures 64 as flames spread from a first floor coffee shop. The blaze traps guests with exits chained shut and no sprinkler system. An American girl and her mother are rescued after being airlifted from the roof.
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Campers Find Resort Like Amenities at Religious Instruction
A Cedar Rapids seminar with about 40 attendees tried hypnotism to quit smoking. Valley Transfer Systems plans a new station in southwest Cedar Rapids. Officials argue funds for the pool should be redirected to other programs. British Telecommunications PLC faces pressure to renegotiate its deal.
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Cityline brief and lottery notes update
Cityline reports brief notices on local events and lottery draws. Also covers a weather update and telecast listings with upcoming columns and puzzles.
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Gun attack in Belfast wounds three soldiers and two police
Gunmen wounded three British soldiers and two police at a north Belfast checkpoint on the eve of Protestant marches. A grenade was also thrown before the attackers fled. Leaflets from a new defense committee were found in Ardoyne. Police said no life threatening injuries and no claim of responsibility yet.
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