Reagan taps Brock for Labor secretary
President Reagan names William Brock to head the Labor Department aiming to repair relations with labor groups. Brock calls it a challenge he cannot resist and pledges closer ties with AFL-CIO leader Lane Kirkland, while succeed ing Raymond Donovan who resigned amid legal troubles.
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Lottery bill advances amid timing snags in Des Moines
The Iowa Senate approved a bill creating a state lottery this year and outlining profit distribution but seeks to delay proceeds spending until next year. The measure, 27 to 23, moves to the House for quick action with a possible Senate return this afternoon.
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Senate lottery bill outlines profits use and governance
The measure sets 45 percent of lottery proceeds for prizes and earmarks profits for economic development projects including 9.25 million for a World Trade Center. Projected profits total 47.85 million in year one. A governor-appointed five member board would run the lottery, which expires July 1 1990, with specific project appropriations postponed to next year.
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Disney Characters Visit Cedar Rapids City Hall Promoting Tour
Walt Disney World figures including Mickey Mouse Goofy Pluto and Donald Duck presented Cedar Rapids Mayor Donald Canney with an honorary Walt Disney World citizen certificate at City Hall. They met council members and visited St Luke's Hospital as part of a three month promotional tour.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Social hosts liable for drunken guest accidents Iowa Supreme Court ruling
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that dram shop liability extends to social hosts who serve alcohol to intoxicated guests. In a 5-4 decision, the court said the statute prohibits serving any intoxicated person, not just vendors. The ruling stems from a Linn County case involving the death of Cedar Rapids girl Michelle Clark.
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Civics class scare trains pupils with Soviet ship attack drill
In Jamestown Pennsylvania a civics exercise claiming the Soviets bombed an American ship caused panic among about 50 juniors. Principal David Shaffer noted students misunderstood the scenario fearing nuclear war after the alert connected to a Reagan address.
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Jamestown
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Bartlett offer to buy Amana stockholders sent letters
Amana Society stockholders receive mail from the Board of Directors with Max Bartlett’s $40 million purchase offer. The board votes to poll members on whether to formally consider the proposal, citing its publicity, and opposes the bid.
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Index of Abby at Work and Local Briefs
A compact page item listing Abby at work and assorted city briefs. Includes births, deaths, classifieds, comics, and crosswords along with local society notes and small ads. No major events or names beyond routine notices appear in readable text.
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