Iowa professor wins Abel Award for nasal spray contraceptive research
P Michael Conn of the University of Iowa College of Medicine received the 1985 Abel Award from the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. He studies gonadotrophin releasing hormone GnRH and its potential as a nasal contraceptive for men and women. The hormone has shown promise in treating infertility cancers and uterine tissue growth.
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University of Iowa College of Medicine
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Statewide Homecoming 86 Aims to Lift Iowa Morale
Gov. Terry Branstad unveils plans to invite up to 100 former Iowans for a summer 1986 celebration culminating at the state fair. A logo contest and use of Meredith Willson’s Iowa Song are among ideas to showcase Iowa achievements and boost morale amid farm crisis. Bill Riley chairs the planning committee and says the concept is appealing and fun.
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Terry Branstad
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Meredith Willson
Branstad
Tennessee
Lamar Alexander
Bill Riley
Trial limits filming of six minor witnesses in Lamansky case
District Judge Kilbury ruled to bar photographing or recording six minor witnesses in the sex abuse trial of former Urbana junior high teacher and counselor Ross A. Lamansky. Lamansky, 53, faces three counts of indecent contact with a child and his trial is set for Monday in Linn County after a venue change. The Urbana school board had terminated his employment following allegations by three female students.
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Paul J. Kilbury
Urbana
Benton County
Thomas Noonan
Ross A. Lamansky
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Vinton
Linn County
Lamansky
Carter among nominees for U.S. district court in Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court Justice James J. Carter joins state judges David Hansen and Newt Draheim on a Grassley recommended list for the Northern District seat to replace retired Judge Edward J. McManus. Names go to the Justice Department for review with FBI background checks. Reagan will name the appointee.
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Cedar Rapids
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Iowa Supreme Court
Draheim
2Nd Judicial District
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Justice Department
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TV5 loses bid for damages in signal piracy case
Linn District Court associate judge refused damages to TV5 The Movie Channel in a case against Ralph Day 278 Harnett St NW ruling no proof Day pirated signals. Judge Sosalla said only the pirate is liable not the homeowner despite Day admitting antenna use. TV5 sought 2000 dollars. Six people sued. one case moved, two dismissed.
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Linn District Court
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Robert Sosalla
Ralph Day
Harnett St. NW
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Losalla
Small Claims Court
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Sosalla
TVS
Ray nominated for peace institute panel
Former Gov. Robert Ray has been nominated for a post on the board of directors of the United States Institute of Peace. Gov. Terry Branstad sent the nomination to President Reagan noting Ray’s UN delegation work and leadership on an Iowa panel seeking a site for the institute in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Robert Ray
United States Institute of Peace
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Reagan
Congress
Peace Institute
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Ray
Life Investors Inc
Cedar Rapids
U.S
United Nations
Marion Briefs: Christian Business Men's meeting Thursday
The Marion group will gather Thursday at Captain's Table Cafe for breakfast at 6 30 a m and a meeting at 7 a m Steve Wells can provide more information at 377 9874 The Gazette cites new policy on non news briefs and offers ads via 398 8234
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Marion Group
Captain's Table Cafe
Steve Wells
Gazette
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