Supreme Court rejects Abscam entrapment appeal
The Supreme Court refused to hear arguments by Philadelphia city councilmen Harry Jannotti and George Schwartz claiming illegal entrapment in the Abscam sting. The decision affects those convicted in the FBI operation that also involved seven former members of Congress.
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Star Trek II sets opening box office record headline
Star Trek II Wrath of Khan tops Superman II as largest opening in movie history, Paramount Studios announces. Reagan arrives in Britain with royal welcome and friendship assurances amid quiet annoyance. Des Moines Tribune to cease publication, marking another shift away from afternoon newspapers.
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Iowa
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Chelsea Vet Seeks Reduced Tax Fraud Sentence
A Cedar Rapids federal court defendant, a Chelsea veterinarian, who received a three month sentence and fine for tax fraud, requested a sentence reduction and obtained an indefinite delay in starting the prison term. A separate note reports a tornado caused 2.5 million dollars in damage to about 50 buildings in Sibley, destroying nine homes Sunday.
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Ammonia Leak Injures Ten Wilson Foods Workers
Ten Wilson Foods employees were treated at area hospitals after a forklift operator punctured an anhydrous ammonia line causing eye and respiratory injuries. The incident prompted a response from emergency crews and disruption at the plant.
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Wilson Foods
Metro
Phone Rate Hike Overruled By Iowa Commission
The Iowa Commerce Commission ruled that Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. cannot raise Iowa rates to gain about 29 million dollars annually as return on investment. A decision on remaining parts of the company’s application for a 67.3 million dollar total increase is scheduled for Wednesday.
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Steer Jockeying Season Across Iowa Shows
Steer jockeys travel county fairs and shows across Iowa and nearby states. They handle steers and sometimes heifers with a guiding stick while judges pace the ring. The summer calendar is filled with events, caps bearing Steer Jockey, and a rural pageant atmosphere.
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Iowa
School Prospects Dominate Monday Free Agent Draft
In Monday’s free agent draft, top prospects spark excitement across teams. Analysts highlight standout student athletes from various programs expected to shape rosters next season.
Kirkpatrick says U.S. seen as amateurs at United Nations
U S Ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick criticizes American ineptitude in international relations and at the United Nations. She cites lack of cohesive policy and stable voting alliances, contrasting U S influence with rivals while urging longer serving U N representatives.
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Kirkpatrick
Truman
Soldier escapes from car trunk after 15 hour 650 mile ordeal
Army Spec. 4 Ronny Vanhemel bound and gagged in a car trunk hacked bonds with an ice scraper and signaled passing motorists. He alert authorities after a motorist reported a waving arm. Two men aged 20 to 25 were detained in Iron County for kidnapping as police traced the suspect vehicle on Interstate 15 near Cedar City.
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Highway Patrol
Aggressive swan in custody after fisherman sues tragedy
A 50 pound male swan defending its nest faced custody after allegedly injuring fisherman Lowell King 60 in his Frankfort boat on Glen Flint Lake. King died with bites on his left cheek and an autopsy is planned while deputies weigh removing the bird.
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Indianapolis
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details and Rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscriptions shown include carrier $1.65 weekly and mail pricing for Morning Editions and Sunday at various durations. The Associated Press retains republication rights for local and AP dispatches. USPS 095680.
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