Businessman cites media bias in Iowa economy forum
Des Moines businessman Marvin Pomerantz accused reporters and editors of anti business bias at a University of Iowa forum on ethics and the media. He urged balanced coverage of Iowa agriculture, economic growth, and industry to attract investment, while panelists urged press independence.
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Des Moines
Marvin Pomerantz
Iowa Humanities Board
University of Iowa
Pomerantz
Mid America Group
Delavan
Kwwl-Tv
Grant Price
Price
Senate candidate urges impact checks before plant moves
Des Moines Democrat John Roehrick called for mandatory economic impact statements before any industrial plant relocation. He proposed a joint government business labor venture to take over soon closing plants and urged repeal of right to work status for Iowa. He criticized Sen Grassley on Hobbs Act amendments and Star Wars spending.
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Group of
Labor
Iowa
Charles Grassley
Roedrick
Grassley
Lyndon LaRouche
LaRouche
Aunt charged with murder in infant niece death
A 46 year old woman Annie Ruth Findley faces first degree murder charges for allegedly striking her 18 month old niece Shena Findley to death. The child died April 10 after being brought to Blank Children’s Hospital with a skull fracture.
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Annie Ruth Findley
Polk County
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Findley
Blank Children’s Hospital
R.C. Wooters
Annie Findley
Paul Houston
Alcatraz escape claim tied to Clarence Anglin proposed by inmate
Clarence Anglen, a Wyoming inmate, says federal officials misjudge the 1962 Alcatraz escape outcome claiming his grandfather survived and settled in Iowa. He asserts Clarence Anglin reached Iowa, changed the name, and lived free after escaping with John Anglin and Frank Morris.
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Ence Anglin
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Frank Morris
Popular Mechanics
Bassett
Wyoming State Penitentiary
Rawlins Daily
Utah State Penitentiary
Kent State Shooting in 1970 Sparks National Debate
Ohio National Guard troops opened fire on antiwar demonstrators at Kent State University in 1970, killing four students and injuring others. The incident intensified protests and raised lasting questions about military authority on campus grounds.
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Kent State University
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