Gladson defense cites post-Vietnam stress in Newton holdup case
In Madison County Iowa defense argues Lawrence T Gladson suffered post-traumatic stress and drinking problems during the Sept 13 Newton Hy-Vee shooting with Dennis Lamar. Prosecutor counters Gladson had prewar criminal record. jury selection begins as relatives of slain officer Daniel McPherron attend. Lamar to be tried in Des Moines next month.
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Branstad rejects tax hike for Iowa schools
Gov. Terry Branstad refused to back a tax increase to fund education, saying the times demand caution with taxes. He stopped short of a veto but urged budget cuts and government reorganization instead, citing a need to boost classroom spending and teacher salaries through efficiency.
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Lipsky to announce for No 2 state spot
Former State Rep. Joan Lipsky 66 Cedar Rapids lawyer will announce candidacy for Republican lieutenant governor. She would be the third Republican seeking endorsement, joining Dean Arbuckle and State Sen. David Readinger. Lipsky has 12 years in the Iowa House and holds news conferences at 10 a.m. in Cedar Rapids and 2 p.m. in Des Moines.
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Iowa Senate approves private liquor licenses bill
The Iowa Senate adopted a measure to replace unprofitable state liquor stores with specially licensed private retailers. The bill, backed by floor manager Sen. Wally Horn, passed 31-14 and moves to the House for consideration.
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Cedar Rapids
House of Representatives
Bill would require candidates to show proof of filing returns
DES MOINES AP Gubernatorial appointees to state posts would prove filing state and federal tax returns for at least three years before appointment. The Iowa Senate on a 26 to 22 vote approved a bill to broaden the body’s power to review backgrounds of most appointees and access confidential disciplinary records.
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Coe College to raise room, board and tuition fees
Coe College will raise room, board and tuition by 500 for 1986 87. The executive committee set a new comprehensive fee of 8990, up from 8490, effective September. Tuition increases to 6530, residence hall fees to 1065, and board to 1304, with activity fee remaining 90. President Brown notes a 13 percent rise since 1983, compared with a national 25 percent. Coe’s fee remains the lowest among the 13 Associated Colleges of the Midwest.
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Students seek fund shift from entertainment to scholarships
Iowa City AP reports University of Iowa seniors Robert Rafferty and Scott McCreight propose redirecting activity fee funds from entertainment promotion to academics. They want 20 new $1,000 scholarships annually and a faculty chair, funded by profits from a university commission until a mandatory health fee of 27.92 dollars is approved.
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