Turkey farmers seek 1.9 million aid to buy West Liberty plant
A Iowa group of turkey farmers through the Iowa Turkey Growers Cooperative seeks up to 1.9 million in state and local aid to purchase the Louis Rich turkey processing plant in West Liberty from Oscar Mayer Foods. The plan funds a 14.2 million deal including a feed operation at Ellsworth with 2.3 million from the farmers and 10 million loan. city and development loans and a 75 thousand forgivable loan are part of the package. A public hearing on the aid is set for 7:30 this evening.
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Nintendo 64 craze hits stores selling out fast
Target and Toys R Us report rapid sellouts as the Nintendo 64 debuts on September 29. About 300000 units sold nationwide with high demand driving waiting lists and deposits to secure a unit by Christmas. Stores tout 64 bit power with enhanced graphics and 3-D visuals drawing long demo lines.
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Final Day of Eric Shaw in Iowa City Shooting
Police transcripts released under FOIA reveal Eric Shaw 31 told a friend he failed at suicide minutes before being shot by a former Iowa City officer in his shop. Ambulance records show EMS dispatched at 11 44 p m as investigators review the night of Aug 30.
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Gulf War Illness Ties To Genetic Link Revealed
Lonnie and Jim Boniface of Marion recount a life‑changing health crisis after the Persian Gulf War. Jim, once a guard member, survived a viral encephalitis that left him paralyzed while Lonnie follows reports on alleged coverups and nerve agent exposure. A California study suggests shared genetic material among veterans could reveal a virus increasing susceptibility to illnesses after chemical exposure.
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Gazette
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Marion
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California
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Jones County Court to hear ex police chief on theft charge
Robert Maring former Oxford Junction police chief faces Jones County District Court Friday on a second degree theft charge for allegedly stealing $2000. Details on page 8A.
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Oxford Junction
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Dole Hints Cabinet Picks Including Powell in 1996 Race
Overnight polls show Clinton holding lead as both candidates tour the Northeast. Dole considers cabinet selections and indicated he discussed General Powell with Powell, while Powell’s exact role remained undecided. Clinton campaigns across traditional Republican states as advisers map final campaign resource focus.
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Fox News Channel
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Debate signals and strategy shift in Clinton Dole race
Clinton gains business endorsements in Connecticut and targets New Hampshire while Dole mulls timing of naming advisers and possible resource shifts. After a lower audience for the latest debate, aides say no monumental polling movement is expected. decisions on ads and states to target may wait until after the October 16 debate.
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