Tonkin Gulf incident spurs Johnson air strikes plan
The Tonkin Gulf incident is described as changing the war as President Johnson uses it to win congressional approval to take all necessary measures. The move aims to repel armed attack and prevent further aggression.
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District seeks pay freezes in 1984 85 contract
The College Community School District proposes a base pay freeze for teachers in the 1984 85 contract. It also seeks a salary freeze for members of Local 238 Chauffeurs Teamsters and Helpers Union representing custodians groundskeepers clerical aides and bus mechanics.
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Watt frees himself as Watt leaves office
Former Interior Secretary James Watt quietly departs Tuesday and tells an investment conference it is nice to be liberated. He was expected to stay until William Clark’s confirmation as his successor.
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Regulators Probe Iowa Utilities and AT&T Fine
The Iowa Commerce Commission questions Iowa Public Service over charges to industrial customers and denies Northwestern Bell a rehearing on recently denied rate increases. The FCC fines AT&T for an Iowa deregulation law violation.
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Traer Breaks Ground on 3 Million Factory First in Town
The first factory in Traer will be a 3 million manufacturing plant breaking ground on Tuesday and employing 100 people. Dale Murphy of the Atlanta Braves won a second straight National League MVP. Since 1931 he is among the few to win consecutive awards. Farmers in 41 Iowa counties can apply for emergency loans after summer heat damaged crops. 459 applications filed so far.
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War with chivalry By Tom Fruehling
Baron William Coeur d' Boeuf leads Iowa’s Society for Creative Anachronism and speaks at Coe College about medieval warfare Stirrup innovation and armor evolution shaped battles while enthusiasts in Iowa reenact a romantic, hospitable Middle Ages through tournaments, archery, and crafts with a large national following.
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Teamsters Leader Dubs Carter Wage Guideline Unacceptable
Five years ago Teamsters President Frank Fitzsimmons condemned President Jimmy Carter's voluntary seven percent wage-hike guideline as unacceptable to the union, signaling a sharp labor dispute stance.
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Air Illinois eyes Cedar Rapids Chicago jet service
Air Illinois officials from Carbondale will meet with Cedar Rapids airport leaders to discuss two daily BAC 111 jets to Chicago beginning mid December. Ozark Airlines will end Cedar Rapids to Chicago jets on November 15, leaving other flights but no true jet service to the Windy City.
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