Democrats accuse Ray of political reversal on tax bill
In Des Moines Democrats condemn Gov. Ray for endorsing a multimillion dollar tax package after opposing it earlier in 1979. The plan indexes tax brackets to inflation over two years, cuts taxes for many Iowans, and reduces state revenue, with final passage seen as a Democrat driven compromise.
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Skylab To Be Visible In Iowa In Coming Days
Skylab space station may be visible over Iowa in the next 10 days weather permitting NASA said. The best pass is at 9 29 p m Tuesday June 19 directly overhead. Most sightings occur near 7 54 to 7 56 p m and 9 29 to 9 30 p m with low passes difficult to see.
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Iowa Senators Split on Draft Registration Bill
Iowa senators rail against and defend a move by the Senate Armed Services Committee to renew peacetime registration for 18 year olds. Republican Roger Jepsen says the measure speeds future call ups in emergencies while Democrat John Culver argues the case is premature and peacetime registration is unnecessary. The committee backed the bill 12 to 5, but Culver notes missing testimony from key sources and questions the need for renewal.
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State to seize air coupons from traveling Iowa workers
The Iowa Executive Council voted to confiscate 50 percent discount coupons issued on United and American flights to state employees traveling on state business. The move retroactive to end of May aims to maximize value, with department heads collecting coupons from staff. Officials note no travel-restriction requirement to specific airlines.
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Riverboat Strikes Power Line Injuring Five Spectators
The 80 foot Mississippi Queen hit a power line near Albany Illinois around 10:30 p.m. injuring about five onlookers from a crowd of 200. Five were taken to Mercy Hospital Clinton with 16 year old Sheri Stevens in stable condition after being struck in the head. The boat’s smokestacks toppled a power tower and a car flipped. the vessel itself appeared undamaged and would be checked before continuing to St Paul Minnesota. Albany will hold the ship overnight while a cable is untangled from its paddlewheel.
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Area TV Listings for Tuesday Night Schedule and Channels
A detailed line up lists shows across NBC CBS ABC and local stations including Family Feud Newlywed Game Price Is Right and Hollywood Palace. Primetime features films Killer on Board Black Windmill and Tomorrow while news and talk segments anchor late night hours.
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Theater listings and film showtimes across theaters
Iowa theater listings show films such as Beyond the Poseidon Adventure at 7 30 and 9 25. World A Little Romance at 7 30. Plaza Players at 7 30 and Masks 9 35. Stage 1 Coming Home at 7 30 and 9 55. Stage 2 Young Frankenstein at 7 35 and 9 35. Stage 3 Manhattan at 7 40 and 9 40. Stage 4 Prisoner of Zenda at 7 45 and 9 50. Eastown Murder by Decree and Hair at 7 30 and 9 30. Collins The Naughty Cheerleaders 9 05 and The Naughty Coeds 10 45. Twin West Star Crash 9 05 and Laser Blast 10 55. Twin East Phantasm 9 05 and The Manitou 10 50.
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