Van Allen receives Abelson Prize for science leadership
James A. Van Allen, Carver Professor of Physics Emeritus at the University of Iowa, wins AAAS Abelson Prize in Philadelphia for a distinguished career and service to science. The $2 500 award honors his discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts and long professional ties with Phil Abelson since 1939.
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Two Convicted in Schulze Murder Case
A Polk County jury convicted Craig Mikesell and William Witter of second degree murder in the slaying of West Des Moines supermarket executive Thomas Schulze. The pair faced mandatory life sentences, while co-defendants Newman White and Glen Davis Jr faced related verdicts and testimony requirements.
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Supreme Court won't hear Thacker case in Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court refused to review the 213000 award to Kevin Thacker's parents for his death in Marshalltown police custody. The Des Moines case traced to disputed circumstances after Thacker, 20, died October 29 1983 following an arrest for drunken driving.
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