House Advances Budget Cuts and Tax Proposals in Iowa Session
In Des Moines the Iowa House approved $11.15 million in fiscal 1981 budget reductions after Senate approval. The week featured funnel deadlines, a proposed gasoline tax increase, and a court-backed plan to fund prison improvements. Debates over ADC funding and directory assistance fees also shaped committee actions and appointments.
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Mason City man found guilty in lottery scheme
Thornton Pendergrast, 60, convicted by a Cerro Gordo County magistrate of making or aiding in a lottery scheme for selling his "dirty dozen gift list" to Iowans in Mason City. Jury deliberated about three hours. sentencing set for April 7 by District Judge David R. Hansen.
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Iowa
Thornton Pendergrast
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David R. Hansen
Iowa Falls
Glasses of Buddy Holly awarded to widow Maria Elena Diaz
District Court ruled Maria Elena Holly Diaz, executor of Buddy Holly’s estate, is rightful owner of the late rock star’s personal property. The black horn rimmed glasses, missing since 1959, were found in a courthouse storage area and ordered turned over to Diaz’s Mason City attorney Walt Schroeder.
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Prison Farm Bill Passed by Iowa Senate
The Iowa Senate approved 41 to 0 a bill creating a revolving farm fund financed by proceeds from institutional farms to revive prison farming and a nursery stock operation. Last year farms earned 335,085 dollars, supporting inmate jobs. a previous cattle herd sale prompted amendments requiring notice to governor and lawmakers. The measure, already cleared by the House, returns for consideration of the Priebe amendment.
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Council Bluffs man killed in one car crash
A Council Bluffs man, Larry E. Woolman aged 27, died after a single vehicle crash on the South Expressway just before midnight. Police said Woolman was ejected about 60 feet from the wreck and died at a hospital after being found unconscious at the scene.
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