Task force to probe cocaine allegations in Congress
A U S news report says a Justice Department task force will be formed to investigate claims that members of Congress used cocaine. Rep. Leo Zeteretti, chair of the House committee, announced plans but withheld details, noting federal focus on major rings rather than individual use. The Vatican appointed three external banking experts to examine ties between its bank and Banco Ambrosiano amid government pressure for transparency.
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D-N.y
House
Select Committee On
the Nation
The
Vatican
Vatican Bank
Italy
Banco Ambrosiano
the World
Fugitives coffee ad banned by Australian tribunal
Ronald Biggs, the train robber dubbed Britain's crime of the century, appears in a coffee commercial that the Australian Broadcasting Tribunal has banned from Australian television. The ad shows Biggs saying he enjoys coffee while on the run, a line the tribunal found unacceptable for broadcast.
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Ronald Biggs
Australian Broadcasting Tribunal
The
Britain
Biggs
IRS draft violators plan seen as risky cooperation
Opinion argues the plan to use IRS address files to locate 527,000 suspected draft registration violators risks legality and public image. It contends inter agency cooperation is questionable and the IRS appears to be involved in non tax matters, with the note ending on a July Fourth weekend incident where six people are mentioned.
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Selective Service
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Marion residents donate to tornado victims in Illinois relief effort
A Marion Iowa group shipped a truckload of food and small household items to victims of a May 29 tornado in Marion Illinois. This week a Marion resident sent a letter of appreciation to The Gazette office, highlighting community aid and local relief support.
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Ill
Gazette
Metro News
Ol Speedy Doe Haunts Cedar Rapids, Baffles Police
A doe named Ol Speedy roams Cedar Rapids southwest, defying chases by officials and endangering I 380 motorists. The wandering animal persists on page 7A in Metro coverage.
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Ol Speedy
Cedar Rapids
Interstate 380
Metro
Iowa ombudsman investigates university coal contract
State ombudsman William Angrick probes the University of Iowa bidding process for its annual coal contract with an out-of-state mine. The inquiry follows a request by Iowa coal producers who allege Con Agra, the low bidder, was allowed to alter its bid while Iowa mines could not modify theirs.
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University of Iowa
William Angrick
Iowa Coal
Con Agra
Iowa
State News
Stormy session at NFL meeting earns harsh label
The NFL held another meeting on Tuesday drawing the word disgrace from observers. CRST Inc a Cedar Rapids based nationwide truckload carrier ranked 86th in 1981 revenues up 14 places from last year and 26th in operating ratios unchanged from a year ago.
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NFL
Sports
Crst Inc
Cedar Rapids
Brock Says Long Term Grain Pact With USSR Unlikely
William Brock, U.S. trade representative, said on Tuesday that a new long term grain agreement with the Soviet Union is unlikely to be negotiated soon. He did not close the door on extending the existing pact beyond its September 30 expiration.
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William Brock
U.S
Soviet Union
Farm News
Hall foundation awards $50,000 to Linn County emergency network
A Hall Foundation grant of 50 000 dollars funds a network of Linn County churches, agencies, and businesses to meet emergency needs. Ten thousand was announced at a Linn County Health Center meeting with another 40 000 matched by donations. The plan targets food rent utilities medical services and counseling. services expected in August.
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Hall Foundation
Linn County
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
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Health Center Planning Committee
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Smith
Madge Phillips
Churches United
the Health Center
United Way of Linn County
National Oats
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co
Health Center Board
Bonnie Severn
Phillips
the Gazette
YWCA
Linn County Attorney's Office
Karen Gilbertson
Carol Turner
Cedar Rapids
Linn County funds United Way I R staff contract
Linn County supervisors approved a contract with the United Way of East Central Iowa to fund an information and referral staff position for the year ending July 15 1983. The arrangement shifts I and R under United Way administration, with $19 298 for salary and benefits.
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Linn County
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East
Iowa
Joe Rinas
United Way Administration
Rinas
Lyle Hamilton
Sandy Koppen
National United Way
Denver
Colo
Chicagoan Charged in Abduction to Iowa
A 39-year-old Chicago man James Bittner was charged with kidnapping a 18 year old college co edJennifer Brown in Chicago and driving her about 300 miles to Iowa where she was sexually abused during the trip. Brown escaped near Victor Iowa after forcing the car into a ditch on I 80 and was helped by Janet Donaldson who took her to a Montezuma sheriff s office. Bittner held on 50 000 bond and faces additional drunk driving charges in Poweshiek County.
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Chicago
U.S
James Bittner
Jennifer Brown
Iowa
Brown
Bittner
Victor
Janet Donaldson
Iowa City
Donaldson
Montezuma
Ms. Brown
Iowa State Patrol
Poweshiek County
Iowa draft resisters face future prosecutions in state
Leaders of Iowa draft resister groups say at least five Iowans who refused to register and protested the draft will be indicted soon. Rusty Martin of Cedar Falls is named for a Northern District case, while Jerry Mehalovich Cedar Rapids Jeff Patch and Gary Eklund Des Moines face Southern District indictments. An unnamed Des Moines man may also be charged. penalties include up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
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Russ Simmons
Des Moines
Iowa Resisters
Rusty Martin
Cedar Falls
Northern Judicial District Court
Cedar Rapids
Jerry Mehalovich
Jeff Patch
Gary Eklund
Today's birthdays for Irving Stone and Gerald Ford
The item notes author Irving Stone turning 79 and former President Gerald Ford reaching 69, listing their birthdays without further context.
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Irving Stone
Gerald Ford
Shortage of science teachers worries state
A blue ribbon panel in Iowa will study the science teacher shortage as districts struggle to hire math and science educators. Gov. Ray asked for findings by October, weighing scholarships and incentives against private industry pay to attract teachers in physics and related fields.
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Iowa
Jack Gerlovich
Iowa Department of Public Instruction
Gerlovich
Iowa Academy of Science
Robert Ray
Trevor Howell
Iowa State University
Howell
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