Blocker family notes college era shifts and careers
The Blocker family of nine children reflects changing times from 1973 to now as Rebecca graduates. The piece lists each sibling with their degrees and current roles from Dan, a TransAmerica district manager in Long Island, to Mary teaching in Marshalltown, and Rebecca awaiting graduate studies after an Ushers Ferry internship.
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Don
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Susan
Blocker
Rebecca
Pa Blocker
Madison Wisconsin State Journal
Dan
TransAmerica
Long Island
N.Y
Sarah
Hillcrest Family Services
Mary
Marshalltown
Ushers Ferry
Rebecca Blocker
Shirley Blocker
University of Iowa
Gretchen
Washington, D.C
Trial on Murder Charge Details Clarke Herren Confrontation
Clarke testified he fired twice as Herren approached after stepping onto a deck railing broke and he fell losing the gun. He claimed self defense as Regina Herren told him Kevin abused her and possessed a violent temper. Denton pressed timing and intent while Bennett argued panic and immorality, not murder.
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Herren
Clarke
Regina
Kevin
Denton
Kevin Herren
Bennett
Herrens
Regina Herren
Branstad and Miller clash over negative campaigning in Iowa race
In Iowa the 1990 governor primary map features William Branstad urging focus on issues and denouncing Roger Ailes politics. Attorney General Tom Miller spokesman John Cacciatore labels Ailes' style as harmful and voters tired of mudslinging. Coon Rapids banker John Chrystal notes candidates attack each other over drunk driving as opponents volley barbs.
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Iowa
Avenson
Roger Ailes
Branstad
Tom Miller
Ailes
Miller
John Cacciatore
Poultry Industry Reluctant to Use Food Irradiation
The FDA approved low level irradiation to reduce pathogens in poultry, but major processors oppose. industry leaders and consumer groups clash over safety and demand. The FDA notes recent contamination concerns while critics call irradiation a harmful, ineffective solution.
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Washington
Marshall Durban
Marshall Durban Inc
Birmingham
Ala
FDA
Ened
Michael Colby
Food and Water Inc
Europe
Court hears arguments on flag burning law and protests
Justices hear arguments on the Flag Protection Act while lawmakers and demonstrators weigh the balance between protest and national symbols. Kennedy notes defaced flags in Eastern Europe as a form of dissent, Starr defends neutrality, and Kunstler argues the law curtails free speech. Biden supports a constitutional amendment option. Ed wards doubts House support.
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Scalia
Anthony Kennedy
Europe
Kennedy
Starr
U.S
John Paul Stevens
Kunstler
Joseph Biden
D-Del
Congress
Don Edwards
D-Calif
House
Senate
Bush
Byron White
White
Thomas Jefferson
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Kurt Rogahn
Cox News Service
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Marion
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MidAmerica
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