Weather Summary and Storm Reports Across Regions
Tornado touched down near Rhinelander Wisconsin and funnel clouds were sighted in the Dakotas. Severe storms caused wind damage in Minnesota and Maryland drought regions, with heavy rains in North Carolina, Virginia, and Texas. Record highs were set in Michigan and Wisconsin, while widespread thundershowers and showers target the Gulf Coast and Southeast regions.
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Phantom taxes cited in Iowa utility tax study
The Environmental Action Foundation criticizes phantom taxes that inflate bills. Legislator Harkin pushes rules to force tax savings be passed to customers. EAF data show large refunds to Iowa Light and Power, Interstate Power, and Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric from 1981 tax bills, while top 100 utilities billed customers for taxes not paid.
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Interstate Power Co
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co
EAF
Iowa
Tax credits and deferrals lower Iowa utility rates
Webb explains that return on investment is based on 424.59 million rather than 713 million due to 76.6 million in deferred taxes reinvested. The tax credits reduce required capital, easing rate burdens on customers, according to Wilson of Iowa-Illinois.
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Webb
Iowa Commerce Commission
Wilson
Branstad says expectant mother plans practical nursery at Terrace Hill
The article notes Mrs. Branstad wants a healthy baby with either sex and plans a temporary nursery in a television room at Terrace Hill while continuing jogging or walking. She may borrow a sister’s crib and keep stroller out of the mansion. The last Terrace Hill birth occurred in 1915 with Virginia Hubbell Barshel.
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Terrace Hill
Virginia Hubbell Barshel
Anna
Grover Hubbell
Hubbell
Border clash near Honduran Nicaraguan frontier raises tensions
Newsmen report near Cifuentes and Las Trojas about 75 miles southeast of Tegucigalpa as Honduran troops plan to recover bodies after a night of shooting. The border region has grown dangerous since January raids by Nicaraguan exiles seeking to topple the Sandinista government. Nicaragua threatens war if raids persist and accuses the United States and Honduras of arming rebels.
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Moped Crash Hurts Local Woman Near Redbud Road
Janet A. Avis a 40 year old resident of 2059 Brookland Drive NE was admitted to St Luke's hospital after losing control of her moped on Evergreen Street NE at Redbud Road. Police report states the collision occurred about 9 30 p m with no hospital condition update available at press time.
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Brookland Drive
St. Luke’s Hospital
Redbud Road
Evergreen Street
Avis
Alabaman wins Junior Miss pageant in Mobile
Stephanie Ashmore of Muscle Shoals Alabama was crowned America's Junior Miss of 1983 after winning preliminary honors in the Posse and appearance category. Debie Riecks of Aurora Colorado and Elayne Wells of Salt Lake City placed first and second runners up. Susan Hammett of Hattiesburg Mississippi, alongside actor Michael Landon, hosted the 26th annual broadcast aired by CBS. Ashmore earns a $25,000 scholarship and other prizes.
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Muscle Shoals
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Colorado
Debbie Riecks
Aurora
Utah
Elayne Wells
Salt Lake City
Susan Hammett
Hattiesburg
Miss
Michael Landon
CBS
Economic Outlook Signals Moderate Growth After Recession
The White House and major economists describe an improving economy with a projected growth around 4.7 to 5 percent, led by inventory rebuilding and rising consumer spending. Officials warn only careful monetary policy and budget control can sustain the recovery, noting inflation remained subdued and unemployment edged downward.
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Reagan
Jerry Jasinowski
National Association of Manufacturers
Tama Girl Dies From Wagon Injury During Centennial
Tylene E. Bear 3, daughter of Leon Max and June Mitchell Bear of the Mesquakie Indian Settlement near Tama, died at Iowa Methodist Medical Center Des Moines after injuries suffered June 11 during the Green Mountain centennial celebration. She fell under wagon wheels while seeking a ride. Services to be held at 2 p.m. in Mesquakie Cemetery near Tama.
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Tylene E. Bear
Leon Max
June Mitchell Bear
Mesquakie
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Des Moines
Green Mountain
Iowa
Marshalltown
Gazette Arts-Leisure section preview promotes Eastern Iowa culture
The Gazette invites readers to Sunday arts coverage featuring Hancher Auditorium Paramount Theatre performances lectures and exhibits. It covers Cedar Rapids Symphony authors travel writing and local college events with reviews and releases for Iowans and regional readers.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids Symphony
Cedar Rapids Community Theatre
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