Three Die As Snow And Ice Plague Iowa Roads
The Iowa State Patrol cites blowing snow and ice glazed highways for at least three deaths on Monday. Dorothy Hill, 47, of Slater died on Highway 69 near Ankeny. Miriam McArtor, 60, of Mount Pleasant and Ruby McCormick, 50, of Keokuk died on Highway 218 south of Mount Pleasant.
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Woodchucks End Winter Sleep as Hibernation Explored
A New York Times Service piece discusses the end of hibernation in woodchucks and other mammals. It notes metabolic shutdowns and near freezing body temperatures in hibernators, and mentions research into hormone-like chemicals that might induce similar states in nonhibernators, possibly aiding long space voyages.
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Iowa court plan gains traction in Legislature
Senate Judiciary Committee adopts a bill to move Iowa trial courts from county to a state department under the Supreme Court. It requires a $200 000 upfront appropriation and would make most court staff state employees while preserving local school revenue earmarks. Justice Reynoldson has pressed for a state judicial system since 1979.
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Nicaraguan Mercenaries Questioned as Salvador War Rages
In San Salvador, the Nicaraguan chargé d affaires acknowledged possible Nicaraguan mercenary fighters aiding rebel Salvadorans but said their existence is unproven and that Nicaragua discourages such activity. Heavy fighting signals a major guerrilla push ahead of elections. In Washington, five Democratic congressmen and Sen. Hatfield push bills to curb U S aid to El Salvador. Hatfield calls for halting military aid unless negotiations progress.
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Study calls major rewrite of campaign finance law
A Senate commissioned study brands the 1971 and 1974 campaign finance acts a bookkeeping nightmare and urges broad revisions. It proposes raising individual contributions to 5000 dollars and says the act failed to curb spending while public financing provisions worked and should be strengthened. The report targets the private contribution caps and primary spending as needing the most overhaul.
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People Refuse to Accept Loss in Debates
A concise observation notes that some individuals avoid admitting defeat in an argument. They cling to the belief their position remains unclear rather than accepting the outcome.
GOP names Allen adviser for RNC national security work
Richard Allen, former national security adviser to Reagan, was hired by the Republican National Committee as a part time senior adviser on national security. RNC Chair Richard Richards cited Allen's background as asset and noted the arrangement includes private pay terms. Allen’s role will be described further on page 8A.
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