IDOT hearings renew flap over long trucks in Iowa
Public hearings opened as Iowa DOT revisits 65 foot twin trailers on interstates and other routes. Proponents cite economic necessity, growth and tax gains, while safety advocates warn of highway damage and risks. Additional sessions scheduled statewide next week.
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Thirteen Deportations Target West Liberty Illegals
West Liberty saw thirteen illegal aliens deported in area control operations, including a family of six. The group, including seven men, flew from Moline to Denver then El Paso while seven others rode by bus to El Paso. A mocked jail escape of twelve additional men was reported but details remain unclear.
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Chicago approves freeze on handgun registration
Chicago City Council approved an ordinance to ban registering any new handguns within city limits, effectively freezing total registrations at 430,000. The measure, 30 to 11, requires existing gun owners to re register every two years for a $5 fee, while allowing non residents to purchase and transport guns out of the city. Inherited guns may be held.
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Volcano Alert Warns Of Imminent Eruption In Red Zone
Scientists issued Friday morning eruption alert saying an eruption was likely within 24 hours. Earthquakes 1 to 1.5 on the Richter scale were recorded hourly as authorities kept the red zone around the volcano restricted and urged residents to monitor news updates.
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Mount St Helens Ends Dormancy With 1980 Eruptions
Mount St Helens broke 123 years of dormancy with a March 1980 steam eruption. The May 18 blast leveled thousands of acres of timber, triggered massive mudflows, and sent an ash cloud around the globe. A fine white grit settled as far as Western Montana.
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Juror sanity debate over death penalty case continues
Dunlap said he would seek the death penalty if convicted but would reconsider during the weekend. Mrs. Ford testified she is sane, insisting she has never been ill and that others want her to be sick because she performs well.
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Reno nurse’s insanity defense clashes with vigilante motives
Carnahan opposed his client taking the stand as she claimed she is Christ and Adam in former lives and that marijuana is the tree of life. Reno Police Sgt. Isenberg testified she planned to kill many to gain attention. Dunlap labeled her a vitriolic black widow seeking recognition.
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Nevada
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Adam
Lawmakers spar over child support clause in divorce bills
Rep Frank Crabb argues for adding support clauses for children in divorce decrees. Rep Dan Jay opposes, warning of burdens on paying parents and court overload. The Iowa Supreme Court voices reservations while Rep Minnette Doderer condemns the court view. The bill passes after defeating Rep Al Sturgeon’s amendment in a 38-52 vote.
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R-Denison
Dan Jay
Centerville
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Iowa Supreme Court
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Sioux City
Jail official outlines early release plan for Linn County arrests
Jail administrator Nelson cites 25 inmates held after a Black Sabbath concert as cap limits rise under Judge McManus ruling. He says intoxicated arrestees may be released to responsible citizens after waivers, with intoxication below 10 percent and no driving. Plan requires DCS pretrial interviews and staffing shifts, costing about $2,000 annually, with a two year stopgap until a new jail is built.
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Reagan polls show mixed public support and disapproval
Polls indicate 52 percent approve and 47 percent disapprove of the president, with 69 percent believing he mishandles the recession. A later reading shows 44 percent approve and 56 percent disapprove. Voters oppose defense spending and favor the 10 percent tax cut slated for July 1, while personal popularity remains low.
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