Dubuque Seeks Four Lane Highway On Route 61
Gov. Branstad asks Iowa Transportation Commission to reexamine making Highway 61 from De Witt to Dubuque a four lane road. City officials say it would spur economic growth and connect to interstates, leaving Dubuque as a major Iowa metro without freeway access.
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Dear Abby counsels on mother’s laundry gift habit
A wife complains her husband gifts her mother’s dirty laundry every Sunday and on Mother’s Day and Christmas. Dear Abby advises setting boundaries, recognizing unhealthy expectations, and seeking respectful solutions to preserve marriage.
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Abby
Evert Lloyd Reaches French Open Final in Paris
Lone survivor American Chris Evert Lloyd advances to the French Open final in Paris by defeating Andrea Jaeger 6 3 6 1. She says her clay court game is peaking as she prepares to face Mima Jansovec of Yugoslavia in the final.
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Andrea Jaeger
Lloyd
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Cubs Triples Rally In Rare Backfield Play
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates and completed a rare triple play on Thursday, adding a notable highlight to the game reported on sports page 3C.
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Insurance rate gender ban seen as risk by Iowa official
Iowa Insurance Commissioner Bruce Foudree warns that federal legislation to end sex based insurance rates is a big gamble that could threaten the financial health of many insurers. He says the proposal raises economic risks for the industry and consumers alike.
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Bruce Foudree
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Unacceptable ends final series installment
The article concludes a multi part series on a contentious issue. It summarizes lingering objections and final remarks, highlighting remaining concerns and the author’s closing perspective. The piece references ongoing debates and reactions from stakeholders without detailing explicit new developments.
Cryts Cleared Of Criminal Contempt In Soybean Sale Case
Wayne Cryts, a symbol for beleaguered farmers, was found innocent of criminal contempt for selling 33 000 bushels of soybeans despite a court order. The judge expressed hope the ruling not set a national precedent. Missouri farmer involved in 1981 grain elevator dispute.
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Wayne Cryts
Missouri
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Surprise resignation from corn markets innovator Keith Heffernan
Keith Heffernan resigned as executive vice president of two corn organizations, surprising observers. He helped create new markets for corn in fuels, sweeteners, pesticides, and feed and promoted home-grown alcohol stills. Farm, page 9C.
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Keith Heffernan
Teen gives birth in school lavatory in Great Neck tragedy
A 13-year-old girl at Great Neck North Middle School delivered a baby in a school lavatory and allegedly dropped the infant from a window. The baby died from loss of blood and severed spinal cord. the girl was charged with juvenile manslaughter.
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Great Neck Public Schools
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Marion woman awarded 800 in Sears case over debt chatter
A Linn County Small Claims ruling finds Sears indebted for 800 to Dianna Meyer of Marion after debt collectors spoke about her debt to others. Sears owes 891.95 to set off and Meyer must cover the remaining past due amount. Appeal possible by June 11.
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Dianna Meyer
Robert Sosalla
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