Simon and Jackson gain in Linn County Democratic Convention
Nearly 600 Linn County Democrats gathered for the county convention as Paul Simon and Jesse Jackson posted the largest gains from precinct caucuses. Dukakis and Gephardt showed smaller shifts while Simon secured 54 delegates and Jackson 40, with party leaders and a 76 item platform discussed.
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AT&T curbs dial-a-porn lines amid funding crackdown
AT&T moved to cut compensation for adult message providers by denying a share of proceeds and rerouting numbers. Providers report losses in daily calls and risk fines as corporate policy overrides prior billing practices, leaving many with few callers and no revenue.
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ISU and Iowa Methodist Create Rural Health Study Center
Iowa State University and Iowa Methodist Medical Center announce a joint rural health center focusing on social and behavioral sciences. About 80 researchers will study topics from farm accident prevention to elderly home care with $2.5 million in federal startup funding. Location to be decided.
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Honduras mission winds down with troops in final training
In Tegucigalpa the 3200 American soldiers deployed for an emergency mission are training at four sites as they prepare to fly home Monday. About 6000 U.S. troops remain in Honduras, including units from Fort Bragg and Fort Ord. President Reagan sent them after Nicaragua’s border actions against the Contras.
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EPA audit shows most plants fail to curb toxic water pollution
EPA findings from a House hearing audit of 265 publicly owned treatment works reveal 57 plants largely fail pre treatment, 147 partially succeed, and 61 meet goals. Agency official James Elder says toxic impacts on receiving waters are more significant than thought.
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