ISU President forms 17 member task force on Veishea
Iowa State University President Martin Jischke appoints a 17 member panel to decide if the Veishea celebration should continue after May 2 riots and to advise on required changes. The inquiry follows a riot in 1988 and aims to ensure campus and community safety. The group will assess whether the 70 year old spring event will continue and what modifications are needed.
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Iowa City Man Commits Self-Inflicted Death During Drug Warrants
Thomas Lavern Algreen, 25, of 337 East Church Street, shot himself as Johnson County task force arrived to serve a drug warrant. He was originally from Martensdale. Police indicated the incident occurred shortly before 11 a.m. Details continue on page 1B.
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Questions Answers on Breast Cancer Provoke Public Inquiries
The Gazette reports a surge of calls and letters about breast cancer after headlines on mammograms and tamoxifen. It promises to answer common questions and provide guidance, with more details on page 20.
Loggers Chase Chopping Spree in Daily Chuckle
A lighthearted item notes loggers enjoying extended chopping sprees as a recurring joke. The tale uses playful tone to depict forest workers at work and leisure moments among casual readers.
Tomorrow Concerts Feature More Bands and Higher Prices
Summer concert season extends with more bands and larger acts touring the United States. Ticket prices rise as organizers announce bigger-name lineups and increased demand, shaping a costly but high-profile tour stretch.
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Third man’s the charm for satellite capture
CAPE CANAVERAL Florida AP three space shuttle astronauts reached up with gloved hands and caught a four ton spinning Intel Sat 6 satellite in a bold but successful rescue. Pierre Thuot shouted got it while Daniel Brandenstein inside Endeavour announced the save. The crew held the satellite for a circle of Earth to fit a handle for the shuttle crane then lowered it onto a rocket motor for joint boost later this week. It was the first three man spacewalk and NASA's can do reputation rode on it as engineers checked for sharp edges to avoid punctures.
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Branstad Calls Back Legislature for Budget Reform Session
Gov. Branstad asks lawmakers to return to the Statehouse for a special session to press spending reforms before a 1 cent sales tax increase. Democrats label the move a folly and political charade while urging tough decisions on financing the 1993 budget.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
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Iowa lawmakers misfire on sales tax in budget debate
Gazette editorial denounces Iowa legislators for approving a temporary sales tax hike and claims it dodges spending reforms. It urges Gov Branstad to veto the tax, demand real fiscal changes, and favor temporary revenue measures tied to a balanced budget.
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Branstad aides warn Iowa faces deficit by 1995
Branstad administration officials project a deficit by fiscal 1995 even with a sales tax increase. Democrats say the figures are cooked to justify a special session. Medicaid costs and rising state salaries drive the shortfall, with education funding at stake.
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