Weather summary and river flood readings across multiple locations
Extended forecast calls for partly cloudy weather Sunday with a chance of rain Monday and Tuesday. Highs in the 50s on Sunday cooling to the 40s by daybreak. Lows mainly in the upper 20s. Mississippi River flood stages rise at LaCrosse to 12.6, 18.5, and 14.9 feet with small increases. McGregor and Guttenberg show rising or falling stages, river data noted for several sites.
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Births and deaths fill Cedar Rapids area notices
The Daily Record page lists births from Mercy and St. Luke's hospitals, including several families in Fairfax Marion Walford and Cedar Rapids with new daughters and sons. It also notes obituaries and services for Jeanne Murphy, Wilma Partridge, Arthur Meyer, James Clark, Marian Monsanto, and others, with locations in Cedar Rapids Dubuque and surrounding towns.
Detective Nabs Two on Theft Charges
Two 18-year-old Cedar Rapids men, Rowland Zerba and Jerry Leaton, were arrested after a detective witnessed an alleged theft of two one-gallon cans of anti-freeze from a truck parked near First Avenue SE. The items were found concealed under a garbage can in a nearby garage, and both were charged with petty larceny. the anti-freeze valued under ten dollars. Also reported NY poet and radio announcer David Ross died at 84 after a long career in network radio recitals.
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Motorist Is Charged In Quasqueton Crash
Dale M. Vaughn 37 of Quasqueton was charged by the Buchanan county sheriff with failure to yield and having an obstructed windshield after a two car crash at an intersection. His eastbound vehicle collided with Anita Gericke 18 also of Quasqueton. Vaughn was treated for minor injuries at Independence hospital and released.
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Firemen City Reach Apparent Bargaining Snag
Marion firemen and the city face a bargaining snag as talks stall over pay parity with police and a reduction in holidays. Firemen prepared to file for impasse with the state labor relations board after 60 to 70 hours of negotiations since July 2. City Manager Joe Painter said the city has worked toward a settlement but must stay within a rigid budget.
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Natural cancer defense found in cats study says
Boston AP reports scientists have found evidence of a natural body defense in cats that destroys cancer cells before tumors form. Dr. Max Essex of Harvard Public Health notes this may apply to humans and addresses limits of lab studies using specially bred mice in artificial settings.
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tensions over covert operations and political pressuring
The article details rising tension as lawmakers clash over covert operations. Steinbeck criticizes leadership after LaPeters cancels captain meetings with Colton. Colton expresses surprise at controversy and a desire to talk to all officers. Pike and McClory discuss executive privilege claims and past presidential approvals. The committee notes eight covert operation requests since 1961 with unclear approvals. Field says three requests went to Presidents, five to the NSC 40 Committee, with subpoenas issued for investigation. The exact operations remain undefined.
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Mismanagement charge in student loan program
Washington AP says federal government lost about 1 billion on a program guaranteeing 8 billion in student loans. HEW mismanagement blamed as hearings open. Investigators cite students who enrolled, paid, but never attended. Lenders seek repayment from Uncle Sam when borrowers default. Senators criticize lack of oversight and data to track course completion.
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Britain inflation slips to 25.9 percent in six months
Britain reports a drop in the annual inflation rate to 25.9 percent for March, its lowest in six months, yet remains the highest among industrialized nations. The data was released by the government on Friday.
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Hospital Strike Ends as Doctors Accept Salary Cut
Nearly 500 interns and resident physicians return to work in Chicago after a tentative settlement. The pact reduces the originally offered pay raise to fund patient-care improvements. Starting interns will gain 600 and top residents 1,100, with translators, X ray, and lab upgrades included.
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Billion-dollar Nevada casino losses set record
Nevada casinos lost a record 1 billion dollars in the last fiscal year, a 13.5 percent rise from the year before, the state gaming control board reported. The industry showed resilience amid a soft economy as tax revenue from gambling reached 82.5 million dollars.
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House Reduces Food Stamp Budget Request
The House approves a $7.9 billion appropriations bill cutting Ford’s food stamp request by 1.1 billion and denying a plan to withhold stamps from households above the poverty line. It earmarks 100,000 for regulation revisions and 6 million to bolster enforcement, with possible 1 billion savings from tighter rules.
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