Nussle Defends Budget Deficit and Gubernatorial Bid
U.S. Representative Jim Nussle defends his budget record amid a race for governor in Iowa. He cites deficits from Sept 11 and the war on terror, argues his budgets reduce red ink, and promotes education and economic development. Vander Plaats and Pederson attend his Cedar Rapids rally as debates are proposed.
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Boy dies after scooter enters path of moving fire truck
Jarren Radl a Garnaville preschool graduate died after riding a scooter into the right front tire of a fire truck being tested by former chief Radl at Guttenberg station. The State Patrol said the driver, unaware of the child, returned after an ambulance was paged. The incident occurred after vehicle inspections on a Memorial Day week. The department will review the accident and issue recommendations. Obituary noted on page 4B.
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Garnaville
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Frank Fernandez
Armstrong hair dispute pits barber against space hero
Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong threatened to sue Marx Sizemore over hair trimmings sold for 3000 dollars from Armstong’s regular barber. Sizemore admits selling the clippings and plans to donate proceeds to charity after Reznikoff refuses to return the hair, saying he will keep it for his collection. Armstrong’s attorney cites Ohio law protecting famous individuals, while Reznikoff recalls Armstrong’s moon mission and plans to honor the donation. Armstrong resides near Cincinnati and taught at the University of Cincinnati after leaving NASA in 1971.
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Heart transplant survivor Martin overcomes odds after motorcycle crash
Martin, who died of injuries from the crash, moved with his wife and two daughters to Coralville near the hospital where television crews waited for surgery news. Traci Martin faced microphones as he recovered in isolation. The hospital has performed 153 heart transplants. Martin later earned a business degree from the University of Iowa and coached his daughters' softball teams. Despite medical advice, the couple anticipated more children.
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Coralville
Traci Martin
University of Iowa
Heart transplant pioneer defies odds and waits on life
Iowa man who received a heart transplant in 1997 reflects on long battle with rejection meds and cancer. He remains active with 37 people in Iowa and 3,149 nationwide waiting for hearts, while his family carries on with work and teaching duties.
Peace Palace and Transcendental Meditation plans public in Iowa
Community groups led by Joseph Boxerman and Kent Boyum push for Peace Palaces in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area. Funded by mortgages donations private investment and bonds, the Cedar Rapids facility would cost about 3 million dollars with 15000 square feet of classrooms and a lecture hall. The effort prioritizes group meditation to reduce violence amid rising global tensions and aims to break ground within six months.
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Cedar Rapids
Boxerman
Kent
Cynthia Boyum
Iowa City
Kent Boyum
Vedic City
Boyum
North Liberty
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Bethesda
Lexington
Houston
Bethesda Peace Palace
Sam Katz
Washington
UI reports brute force breach of bookstore computer system
UI officials say a brute force attack targeted a bookstore computer, failing to obtain complete addresses of some credit card users. The system was quickly shut down and isolated. VeriSign and The Starken Group are reviewing security to prevent future breaches.
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UI Technology
Steve Fleagle
Fleagle
VeriSign
Starken Group
USDA Drops Organic Label From Personal Care Products
The USDA will remove the Organic label from cosmetics and personal care items. The 2002 seal aimed to certify farm products but broadened to cosmetics, pet foods, textiles, and supplements, with April actions allowing companies to market products not government-certified as organic.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
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