U.S. to send medical team to San Salvador amid El Salvador crisis
The administration plans a six month medical contingent in San Salvador to assist Salvadoran facilities and aid in medical logistics, saying no clash will involve field operations. Speakes cites Congress in approving the mission while opponents, including Carter, condemn U.S. policies as harsh on human rights.
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Western floods linger as snowmelt threatens weak dams
Clark warns that widespread wet conditions and heavy snowpack may trigger continued floods across California’s San Joaquin Valley northern New Mexico Utah Wasatch and Uinta mountains the Platte River Basin and the Colorado River basin with mudslides near Lake Tahoe. He notes the June outlook calls for above average rainfall and warns a US hurricane landfall would be a disaster. El Niño is linked to the unusual snowfalls this year.
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Iowans divided over governor veto on lottery bill
Avenson argues parimutuel betting and lotteries are both gambling and questions the veto. Kennedy counters that public support for gambling remains strong and a renewed push could pass another lottery bill, citing past voters who favored gambling.
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Linn inmate cuts wrist in second self harm attempt
A 19 year old inmate at Linn County Jail suffered a minor wrist cut Wednesday night using the end of a shower curtain rod. Tony Barrett of 1531 12th Ave SE was taken to Mercy Hospital but refused treatment. He had previously attempted to hang himself with an electric drop cord on May 26 and was found promptly by deputies. Barrett remains in custody on two burglary charges and was placed in a temporary holding cell Thursday.
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Branstad vetoes funds for mini liquor stores and official moves
Gov. Branstad vetoed provisions to open six mini liquor stores in Iowa towns and to relocate the state auditor and state treasurer from the Capitol. The measures were cut from a 19 million state building projects package and a 10 million museum fund. The Legislature aimed to free space for committees and offices, while Branstad favors completing the liquor system study first.
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Crash near Indianapolis airport kills passengers
A fire on board a commercial jet forces an emergency landing at Indianapolis area airport. Smoke blankets the runway as firefighters seal the scene and transport passengers to the terminal. Authorities note the crash marks the first fatal airline accident since January 11, 1983.
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Wilson Foods files Chapter 11 amid wage cuts and plant disruptions
Wilson Foods entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 22 citing noncompetitive labor costs and losses from futures trading. Union officials blame market woes, while management cites wage cuts and disciplinary actions at three plants including Cedar Rapids. Court testimony described plant slowdowns, contaminated meat incidents, and production falls from 100 to 60 percent. officials said some orders were filled by competitors.
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