Courts Tally Huber Law Could Cut Jail Costs in Iowa
A Iowa county court notes the Huber law used in Wisconsin for prisoner work programs may save thousands. The plan lets selected inmates leave the jail by day to work and earn money for board travel dependents debts and fines with balance paid to the prisoner at discharge.
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Prisoner Work Programs Spark Iowa Legislative Debate
Court directed Huber law applicability and inmate sentences while Sheriff Jim Smith leads work releases in Iowa counties. Bills to revive prisoner work laws face uncertain fate after reports praise rehabilitation and critique idle incarceration.
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Navy Eyes Flying Submarine Concept in Study Contract
Washington AP reports the Navy awarded a $36,000 design study to explore a submarine that could fly. The goal is a feasible combination for potential war use with Russia, envisioning a compact carrier of air and sea capabilities.
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Flying submarine proposal eyed by Navy engineer
Navy aircraft engineer Eugene Handler calls for careful study of a flying submarine concept in the U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings. He notes deep seas like the Black and Caspian pose challenges and argues the idea is complex and laborious but should not be dismissed prematurely.
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