Iraqi airstrike sinks ships in Hormuz oil lifeline attack
Iraqi warplanes bombed an offshore terminal in the Strait of Hormuz setting fire to five tankers including the Seawise Giant and Barcelona. Dozens missing as salvage crews battle flames. collateral damage reported among other tankers Argosy and Ianian amid Iran oil targets attacks.
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Larak Island
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Iraq
Oklahoma inmates seize guards at Mack Alford Center riot
Inmates at the Mack Alford Correctional Center held eight guards hostage after a fire damaged three dormitories. One guard and one inmate were injured, five hostages released unharmed, and negotiators worked to end the standoff as crews battled the flames. A leader among the inmates directed the action while authorities prepared for possible transfer to a maximum security facility.
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Anita Trammell
Massie
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Today’s Chuckle Indoor Pool Hint
A dated sign misleads readers by advertising an indoor pool, which actually referred to a billiard table rather than a swimming facility. The quirky wording highlights misinterpretation in old venue signs.
Soviets plan 25 percent troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
Lt Gen Boris Gromov announced in Kabul that about 25 000 to 30 000 Soviet troops would be pulled from Afghanistan by month end before the May 29 Reagan Gorbachev summit. He said bases and garrisons would be handed to Afghan forces, with equipment valued at about 600 million rubles.
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Afghanistan
Boris Gromov
Moscow
Reagan
Mikhail Gorbachev
Gromov
Iowa's Weather: Snow chance and mild temperatures
A forecast notes a chance of snow this morning with otherwise partly cloudy conditions. High temperatures reach the mid 70s with overnight lows around 40. See page 15A for full details.
Schools Debate Violence In Iowa Classrooms
Education writer Rogahn notes rising malice among students as incidents at Washington High and other sites spur a Grant Wood Education Agency workshop. University of Iowa researchers caution against overreliance on juvenile court labeling while promoting diversion programs. A Dauphin County study finds early offenses do not guarantee later criminal records.
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Grant Wood
Iowa
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Seokioa
Oka Cuusiaaystn
University of Iowa
Jenkins
Dauphin County
Students endanger helpers as truants show violence
Kurt Hogan reports a 14 year old truant pulled a gun on Wynne Terndrup when she went to his home to take him to school. Terndrup, a school social worker with Grant Wood Area Education Agency, notes other violent incidents this year. Supervisor Al Flieder says violence among youths is increasing and starting earlier, guiding officials to reconsider police involvement and seek expert guidance.
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Aas
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Terndrup
al Flieder
Flieder
University of Iowa
Rawlings named Iowa president amid Colorado transition
The University of Iowa selected Hunter Rawlings III as its next president after years of Colorado program reforms. Observers describe him as an adroit administrator and classics scholar, respected for academic standards and fiscal oversight.
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Hunter Rawlings III
University of Iowa
Colorado
Owa
William Fischer
Rawlings
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