Ray lauds Mondale on refugees issue
Gov. Robert Ray praised Vice President Mondale for leading the Geneva refugee conference, calling it hugely successful and marking a strong U S response. He cited double the refugee settlements and first asylum offers in Southeast Asia, while voicing concern over reports of refugees killed and ships failing to rescue victims.
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Trial opens in May corruption case for former Adjutant General
In Des Moines UPI reports the trial of former Iowa Adjutant General Joseph G. May begins in federal court with prosecutors presenting documents tying him to 12 military flights found illegal by a grand jury. May contends flights were within his authority and legal. The trial, led by Judge William Stuart, is expected to last about two weeks and covers flights from 1976 to 1977, mainly using a Guard aircraft and F-100 fighters on four occasions.
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Culver debate stance on SALT II draws Iowa and national letters
Senate Armed Services Committee examines SALT II with Sen. John Culver seen as pushing for ratification. Readers from Iowa send praise and criticism, including notes from Sen. Jake Garn and fellow lawmakers, while outside admirers attack Culver’s stance.
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Five die in weekend Iowa traffic incidents
Five people died on Iowa roads last weekend in separate accidents. David Behrens, 22, of rural Muscatine, was found beside Highway 22 after a motorcycle crash near Weed Park hill. Carrie Clark, 75, of Bloomfield, died from chest injuries in a head on collision involving Zeda Smith, 54, of Ottumwa.
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Iowa City boy drowns after fall
A 15 year old boy, Todd Rockafel lows, died from an accidental drowning after a 60 foot fall at Donovan Quarry eight miles north of Bloomfield. The body was found in four feet of water by Johnson County deputies and a rescue squad. He was the son of Irvis Rockafel lows of Iowa City.
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