Reagan Eyes Global Strategy Aimed At Soviet Shrinking
President Reagan backs a hard global military plan to shrink the Soviet empire and push Kremlin leaders toward favoring “butter, not guns,” per his national security adviser on Friday. OPEC ministers hold ceiling, keep prices unchanged as of Friday, says secretary general. Alan Fisher, ex-Duke staffer, now serves Prince Charles and Diana at Kensington Palace.
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Iowa county plans push to publish voter forms in papers
Johnson County Auditor Tom Stockett backs a plan to let all 99 counties publish voter registration forms in newspapers with optional publication funded by local civic groups. The move aims to boost registration and civic participation across the state. On Iowa City development Armstrong's of Cedar Rapids leads a single bidder bid to build a department store on a vacant urban renewal parcel in downtown Iowa City. A consulting firm notes Armstrong's is the only firm among 19 contacted with interest. Objections to a spending formula came at a Department of Social Services public hearing on federal social service block grant uses. Linn County asks DSS to explain why the county bears the impact of a block grant cut to the Cedar Rapids district East Iowa.
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Martin Film Spoofs Classic Noir in Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Steve Martin stars in a lively spoof that lampoons film noir with wit and skill. The genial review notes sharp humor, playful pastiche, and broad appeal for buffs while potentially vexing purists. Page 14A.
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Audit Finds $71937 Questionable Merit Expenditures
State Auditor Richard Johnson reports a special examination of the Merit Employment Department uncovered questionable expenses totaling 71937 dollars. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is reviewing the audit results.
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Cedar Rapids Officials to Take City Story to Europe
Two Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce officials plan a Europe trip to present the Cedar Rapids story to business leaders. They aim to promote local progress and foster international ties for regional growth.
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First time since 1957 defending Indy 500 champ skips Memorial Day race
The defending Indianapolis 500 champion will not compete in the Memorial Day race for the first time since 1957. The news appears on sports page 1B.
Celtics Sweep Past 76ers In Game Six Thriller
Boston Celtics edge Philadelphia 76ers to tie series at 3-3 and force decisive game in Boston for Eastern Conference championship.
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Quits Nears as Cedar Rapids Farm Store Faces Change
Russ Lehdigh, an aggressive Harvester dealer, told employees he was quitting with Aug 1 as the date. He said someone else would run the Cedar Rapids store if the dealership continues, signaling a major leadership shift for the outlet on the farm page.
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HACAP and Ralston Purina fund jobs for 10 youths
HACAP and Ralston PurinaCo sponsor a 10 week summer job program in Cedar Rapids for ten handicapped high school seniors. Wages 3.35 per hour funded by the grant. HACAP covers admin costs. Participants will work at local businesses under supervision with job training and experience to prepare them for the workforce.
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Testimony ends in murder trial of Snodgrass and Hood
OTTUMWA AP Testimony ended Friday in the Wapello County murder trial of Sherry Snodgrass and Michael Hood. A six man six woman jury will begin deliberating Monday after closing arguments. Snodgrass and Hood face first degree murder charges in the Sept death of Snodgrass's husband Gregory. The body was shot stabbed and dumped in the Mississippi River near Blytheville Ark. Each defendant testified this week offering differing accounts of the events. Snodgrass claimed Hood fired the gun while she was not in the room Hood said she shot him. Reverend James Friend testified about his role as minister to Hood and Snodgrass and said he had sex with Snodgrass after bond release. He also said Snodgrass became upset after learning he confessed the relationship to Hood's attorneys.
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Branstad spends $223,349 despite lack of a challenge
Des Moines Bureau reports Republican Terry Branstad has spent $223,349 this period while unopposed for the gubernatorial nomination. He raised $209,209 since Jan 1 from more than 5,000 donors, with a $6,300 largest gift from Hawkeye Bancorporation. He plans no debt, aims to spend only funds raised, and emphasizes early fundraising and extensive campaign travel.
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Five Years Ago Brown Assured South Korea on Troop Withdrawal
Defense Secretary Harold Brown stated that the security of South Korea would not be endangered by the withdrawal of American ground troops. This remark was made five years earlier amid discussions on military redeployment and regional stability.
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