Astronauts Could Extend Columbia Mission If Needed
Astronauts Jack Lousma and Gordon Fullerton report a very successful day in orbit as Columbia nears the midway point of a weeklong test. Flight director Neil Hutchinson says fuel reserves hold up well and an extra day may be flown if weather or data warrants it.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
UPI
Jack Lousma
Gordon Fullerton
Space
Columbia
Midway Point
Neil Hutchinson
Houston
New Mexico
Hutchinson
Fullerton
Sally Ride
Shuttle experiment team reels from unexplained effects and PDP restow decision
Murphy notes effects hard to explain may tie to attitude jet firings while electron beam tests by Utah State and Stanford proceed with green glow in orbit. Mission Control winds up restowing the PDP in Columbia for the night despite crew's push to keep it aloft, citing safety and cabin access concerns.
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Shawhan
Iowa
Mission Control
Earth
Iowa City
U of I
North Liberty
Columbia
North America
Murphy
Utah State
Stanford
Fullerton and
Lousma
Parishioners push beer ban in St Joseph area
Mrs Buckley and two church members led a petition drive in three Marion neighborhoods, gathering 279 signatures to oppose beer sales near St Joseph’s. They argue beer fuels rowdy behavior and alcohol problems, presenting the effort to Parish Council which took the matter under advisement.
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Buckley
John Gallagher
Gallagher
St. Joseph’s
Jensen Exits Life Investors After Battle with AGO
Jensen leaves Life Investors five months after a bitter takeover fight with AGO Holding N.V. of The Netherlands. The settlement gives AGO 56 percent of votes at the next meeting, with a board split four to four between Jensen and AGO allies. Lancaster becomes president, Collins plans to continue law practice, and a 12 cent semiannual dividend is declared. AGO to acquire 40 000 shares in a 34 dollar tender. Life Investors assets near 1.1 billion. AGO about 4.3 billion.
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Jensen
AGO Holding N.V
Netherlands
Life Investors
AGO
Jensen Group
Collins
Lancaster
Iowa
Metropolitan
University of Iowa
Joint Life Investors
Life
Blyth Eastman Paine Webber Inc
Amsterdam
U S and Nicaragua clash over arms aid and talks push
The discussion centers on Nicaraguan arms to El Salvador rebels and charges the United States aids Nicaraguan exiles to destabilize Nicaragua. Mrs. Kirkpatrick notes indirect talks via Mexico and urges OAS mediated negotiations. The council schedules informal talks to decide next steps.
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el Salvador
U.S
Managuan
Iowa law panel weighs small business loan program
Opponents argued the measure hinders free enterprise and small firms. Rep Doug Shull backed a rule that 90 percent of bonds go to capital improvements, with 10 percent for debt restructuring or working capital. Critics warned the bill would not aid small business, while advocates said opening to 250 employees would exclude smaller companies. others urged keeping housing loans funded, not diverting $50 million from housing to small business.
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Doug Shull
R-Indianola
Kyle Hummel
Rvinton
Hummel
Jack Woods
D-Des Moines
Doug Ritsema
Orange City
Ritsema
Iowa Housing Finance Authority
Iowa
Aliens Escaped West Liberty Jail and Raid Spurs Arrests
West Liberty police arrested 19 illegal aliens March 17 after a raid on a residence and a local tavern. Twelve inmates who escaped remain uncontactable as the investigation continues. Detained aliens to be sent to a Texas camp before transfer to Mexico.
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West Liberty
Mark Montagna
Omaha
King
Coralville
el Paso
Texas
Mexico
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PDP
University of Iowa Foundation
The
Society of Actuaries
LeMars
Mount Kisco
N.Y
Life Investors Board
Scotts
Jackson Perkins
Gaumboefenp
Hoover
Johnson Ave
N.W
Cedar Rapids
Westdale Mall
Lindale Mall
Friedmans
Panasonic
Quasar
Westdale
Kubias Hardware
Sun
People Stories Daily
Bunny
1St Ave
N.E
Pindale Small
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