Hormel to close Fort Dodge operations hit Iowa meatpacking
The George A Hormel Co will close most Fort Dodge hog slaughter and processing within a year, cutting 788 jobs. Iowa meatpacking layoffs now total over 2,000 since January, with Dubuque Packing Des Moines Wilson Foods Estherville among affected plants. Job Service of Iowa pegs $50 million annual wage loss and notes broader industry cutbacks.
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Des Moines
John Morrell
Estherville
Job Service of Iowa
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Waterloo
Contaminated Mississippi River prompts warning after Agent Orange spill
Environmental officials express serious concern as Agent Orange enters the Mississippi River near Burlington after unauthorized Illinois spray on May 21. Fish kills occur, warnings issued for local consumption, with federal and state agencies urged to enforce testing and safety rules.
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Mississippi River
Burlington
Illinois
Mississippi
Larry Crane
Iowa
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
New Entebbe brings mass hypocrisy
The piece argues Israel acted in self defense deterring Iraq’s alleged atomic threat, while Western editors condemn it for moral reasons. It cites Iran and France to illustrate global hypocrisy in reactions to nuclear proliferation and emphasizes the distinction between deterrence and terror.
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Washington
Israel
Iraq
U.S
Iran
Baghdad
Vacant human rights chair would send horrible message
The piece argues against leaving the assistant secretary of state for human rights unfilled under Reagan. It notes Lefever's withdrawal damaged the administration, warns of signaling indifference to human rights, and recalls internal debates over handling Israel Iraq and Soviet policy amid regional tensions.
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Washington
Ernest Lefever
Reagan
Lefever
Soviet Union
State Department
Weinberger
Frank Carlucci
Haig
Richard Allen
Israel
Congress
Libel and Allegations in Crime Reporting
A discussion notes that using allegedly does not shield reporters from libel claims. The text argues that charging or conviction, not mere terminology, determines liability. It cites a case where Doe faces false use charges and suggests neutral wording avoids decisive implications.
Cedar Rapids library costs and expansion appeal
Mildred C Young urges timely library expansion to avoid rising costs. She argues the current building is durable and sufficient space exists, proposing conversion of a west side vacant school and future bookmobiles, supported by Hall Foundation gift and citizen donations.
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Cedar Rapids
Hall Foundation
Lifeguard Commended for Swift Rescue at Ellis Pool
On Monday June 8 lifeguard Melinda Hutchings wheeled from her chair to rescue a child in trouble at Ellis pool. She slipped and struck the pool wall but removed herself with help and avoided serious injury. Neighbors praise her alert action.
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Ellis Pool
Melinda Hutchings
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