Global tensions flare as Syria Israel clash escalates
Reports say Syria and Israel exchange insults and missiles after a tentative peace plan. Syria demands missiles removed from border and Lebanon, while Begin’s cabinet negotiates staged withdrawals. Across the globe, unrest and policy shifts unfold from Northern Ireland to Geneva and Laos.
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Inflation slows to 0.4 percent in April
National inflation eased to 0.4 percent in April for an annual 5.1 percent, with the best monthly showing since last July. Four large banks raised prime lending rates to 20.5 percent amid higher borrowing costs, while Congress moved on Social Security reform and budget cuts.
Iowa lawmakers approve cigarette tax increase in latest session
Iowa lawmakers approve a 5 cent per pack cigarette tax the largest revenue measure of the 69th General Assembly. They fail to finish on reapportionment motor fuel tax and rail funding. Likely a June special session to address those issues.
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Retrial set in 1978 Cedar Rapids death case
The Isaac Pledge Jr retrial in the 1978 death of an elderly Cedar Rapids woman was reset for July 6 after delays during plea bargain discussions. Pledge’s prior conviction for first degree theft and involuntary manslaughter was overturned by the Iowa Court of Appeals last year. Jonnie Cassell resigns as Cedar Rapids Equal Opportunity Officer effective May 29 to pursue rest. Autopsy on a 14 year old McKinley Junior High student who collapsed during track practice found death from a cardiac rhythm disturbance, possibly linked to a birth defect per Linn County medical examiner. A Linn County Health Dept proposed ordinance would regulate public pools with inspections, permits, hours, and safety rules, to be discussed June 22 at the health board. Marion Independent district voters defeat income tax surtax by 63 percent of 2,133 votes. Superintendent Hale says district must do with less. Two sites in southeast Cedar Rapids eyed for a new community corrections center for men and women. The Hall Foundation approves a $6.8 million conditional grant for a Cedar Rapids Public Library. city to purchase site and issue industrial revenue bonds, with $1 million private donations sought by Metropolitan Library Foundation. Paul Kilburg appointed Cedar Rapids 6th Judicial District juvenile court referee to become district court judge, replacing resigned Clinton Schaeffer.
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