Pope Returns to Poland Amid Solidarity Protests
Pope John Paul II's homecoming in Warsaw draws massive crowds with more than 50,000 marching on the Communist Party HQ and PAP, chanting Solidarity as the pontiff denounces martial law during an eight day visit. The rally followed a memorial mass for Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski.
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Senate backs repeal of interest withholding but delays start
The Senate voted 86 to 4 to kill the withholding of income taxes from interest and dividends but delayed the start to August 1 as Congress must finish repeal steps. A 48 to 41 vote approved a Republican substitute with stricter reporting and penalties, while four Democrats opposed the repeal.
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Senate votes to raise own pay and delay honoraria cap
The Senate approved a 15 percent pay raise to 69,800 dollars for members, with a 49 to 47 vote. Iowa Republicans Roger Jepsen and Charles Grassley opposed. The panel also postponed six months for the honoraria limit set at 20,940 dollars per year, 30 percent of salary, amid conflict of interest concerns.
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Bill Sackter dies in sleep inspiration for TV film
Bill Sackter, the Iowa City man depicted by Mickey Rooney in the CBS TV film Bill, died in his sleep at a boarding house. He was 70, known for harmonica performances at Wild Bill’s cafe and for Santa appearances. Sackter moved to Iowa City with Barry Morrow after leaving Faribault and inspired the film and a sequel.
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Index Synonym The Word You Use When You Cant Spell
A compact note on the concept of a placeholder word used in place of an intended term when spelling is uncertain. It discusses the idea of a substitute term acting as a stand in in writing and input.
Cedar Rapids man injured by 20 foot fall from snow silo
Roger Loehr, 24, was scaling down a 35 foot wall on Killian's parking ramp using a rope when he slipped and plunged about 20 feet onto the concrete floor of a snow silo. He sustained a fractured back and was treated at St Luke's Hospital. authorities say the silo had recently clogged drains and had not been cleaned in years.
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