Fallout claims raised over Utah towns near Nevada tests
A former Atomic Energy Commission employee testified that heavy rains near the Nevada Test Site could have carried drifting fallout into Utah towns, possibly killing people. Dr. Harold A. Knapp added that government workers may have misinterpreted Nevada fallout data to keep the bomb testing program smooth.
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Prince Andrew vacationing on Bequia with young actress
Prince Andrew flies to Bequia for vacation reportedly with a 25 year old American born actress who has appeared nude in films in two prior works. The island visit draws attention amid media coverage.
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Mercy urged to drop suit over trauma center case
The Southeast Iowa Emergency Medical Services Council asks Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids to drop its lawsuit challenging the agency’s trauma center designation. Metro page 10A.
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Eastern Iowa to Start Energy and Housing Loan Fund
A new loan fund for Eastern Iowa residents hit by the slumping economy aims to ease energy and housing crises. Details on how the fund will operate are still being worked out. The report notes the fund targets those with reduced or eliminated incomes.
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Export bubble bursts in Japan sparks export drop forecast
The export bubble bursts in Japan with economists predicting a decline in Japanese exports this fiscal year the first drop in 30 years. Steve Wolken 39 leads 14 Hawkeye Helpers in Iowa City, an active 4 H club.
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Swedish Navy Deploys Sub Rescue Ship in Soviet Sub Search
The Swedish navy dispatched a special submarine rescue vessel on Wednesday to aid a search for a suspected Soviet submarine near a strategic base and called up commandos to be ready for any events. Tass in Moscow questioned the operation as a possible deliberate invention to create tension and erode trust with Scandinavian nations.
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Sobran weighs in on Tylenol and road deaths
Columnist Joseph Sobran observes the Extra-Strength Tylenol case and compares it to fatal car crashes, questioning the motive for writing. The piece appears on the Opinion Page 6A.
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Reagan tells GOP critic to shut up in White House
President Reagan loses patience with Gary Richard Arnold during a five minute exchange in the East Room. Arnold, a Santa Cruz businessman challenging Rep. Leon Panetta, interrupted repeatedly accusing Reagan of abandoning conservative causes.
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Testimony Opens in Craney Murder Trial
Kim Craney testified that her husband killed their 3 week old son Matthew Robert, claiming the baby was possessed. Prosecutors say Michael Craney killed with malice and premeditation, while the defense argues insanity and psychotic episodes.
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