Miranda revisited in Supreme Court right to counsel ruling
The court's 6-3 majority upheld Brian Burbine's murder conviction after police did not inform him a lawyer had been hired for him. The ruling hinges on whether deception by police to keep a suspect from obtaining counsel violates the right to counsel. Critics warn it may enable officials to mislead suspects to obtain statements.
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Brian K. Burbine
Rhode Island
Sandra Day O'Connor
Burbine
Regional interstate banking debate heats across states
The piece surveys a surge in regional interstate banking from 16 states between 1982 and 1985, with Supreme Court approval last year. It notes Illinois and Oregon opening doors for regional banks, Iowa weighing bills, and a 1990 federal entry deadline. It contrasts big banks versus locals and consumer concerns about loss of personal service.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Illinois
Iowa
Regional banking debate centers on Iowa growth needs
Iowa lawmakers weigh a regional interstate banking law as Hawkeye Bancorporation seeks mergers to diversify its agricultural lending. Proponents argue the change would lower loan costs and spur jobs, while opponents cite safety and state control concerns.
Time to loosen up in Iowa banking rules
The Gazette's View argues Iowa's 640 banks are too fragmented to meet farming and business needs. It urges modest interstate banking, allowing nearby out of state banks to buy failing Iowa banks with superintendent approval, warning against isolation from national deregulation trends.
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Gail Garfield Schwartz
Iowa
Tom Huston
Columbus Junction
Statehouse
Savings and Loans
Everly Brothers
Nashville
Dallas
Lone Ranger
Garfield
Mary Worth
Blondie
Geech
Hagar
Beetle Bailey
Interstate regional banking seen as harmful to Iowa economy
Data Resources Inc. says interstate banking would drain capital from Iowa, curb credit for farmers and homeowners, raise in-state lending rates, and threaten Iowa bank jobs. Critics warn of growth by acquisitions, with deposits pursued over local needs harming the poor and small banks.
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Norwest Bank of
Des Moines
Data Resources, Inc
Lexington, Mass
Data Resources
Alan Fox
Consumer Federation of America
World Vision counter top program thanked by Cedar Rapids groups
A Cedar Rapids community letter salutes volunteers businesses and donors who support World Vision counter top displays raising funds to feed hungry children. It notes 1982 program start and 1985 reach 16.8 million helped in 76 countries with 80 cents of each dollar going to ministries and relief efforts.
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Cedar Rapids
World Vision
Reagan Aid Talk Sparks Swap Idea in Contras Debate
A columnist suggests a provocative compromise in the aid to the contra debate proposing to keep $100 million and swap funding for President Reagan himself. The remark frames the political clash over Nicaragua policy with sharp satire.
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