Jury frees Heninger in Davenport murder case
A Polk County jury acquitted 21-year-old DeWight Charles Heninger of first degree murder in the March 12 shooting death of William Saloky Jr. A two-day trial followed seven hours of deliberation, with Heninger claiming self defense over a $2 050 debt. He showed no reaction to the verdict but said he felt relieved.
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Pickett Brewing eyes expansion and fuel additive plans
Dubuque Iowa's Pickett Brewing Co the nation's smallest brewer aims to triple capacity at its riverfront plant through an agreement with a major brewer The plan includes new tanks a warehouse and an attached grain terminal plus a distillery to produce alcohol for gasohol The deal may involve Champagne Velvet and two Iowa grain dealers are discussing a riverfront grain terminal
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Joseph Pickett Jr
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Davenport man electrocuted at Bettendorf plant
Garth Lydick aged 56 of Davenport died after apparently contacting a live wire while working on electrical controls at an Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co generating plant in Bettendorf. An official said he was electrocuted during the incident.
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Iowa refugee resettlement stalls without funding
Iowa's celebrated Indochinese refugee program stalls without final congressional funding. Colleen Shearer says the pipeline halted last May and has little activity while a spending bill moves through Congress. Gov. Ray travels to Geneva urging international aid. a plan to use telex to speed paperwork aims to restart arrivals within weeks after funding passage.
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Mormons Accused of Illegally Copying Iowa Birth Records
Iowa AG reports Salt Lake City Mormons microfilmed illegitimate and stillbirth records from Johnson Keokuk and Scott counties. Blumberg says at least 50 violations found in two hours during random checks. Officials note 1970s law changes allowed limited access for genealogical research.
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