Indictments, trials and plans headline Iowa news roundup
Iowa man Craney goes to trial in Independence after a Jesup baby killing. Inmate deaths at Iowa State Penitentiary spark convictions for Langley and Doss in Tyson murder. UNI student body president Russell Martin indicted for draft registration noncompliance. Lansing marina plan clears a council review amid environmental concerns. Conlin proposes 300 million bond plan for jobs roads bridges energy and soil. Nurse Examiners critiqued for hiring out of state director. Iowa AG rules officers must disclose crime details. Kellogg man Ross Lloyd Miller murder confirmed by DCI. Jasper County authorities identified him as 37.
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Jasper County
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Marion police union case reaches Court Review
The Marion Civil Service Commission ruled against two officers James Weitenhagen and Michael DeLa Mater who contend discipline stemmed from union activity. Authorities say Weitenhagen was fired for refusing to answer during an internal probe and DeLaMater was suspended for coercion affecting security work at a fair.
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Tylenol cyanide case probes span nation
Investigators chased leads in the Tylenol cyanide case across Oroville California and Philadelphia with casualties and deaths tied to tainted capsules. No connections found among incidents while other political and legal news occupied the day.
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Israel and Syria clash escalate amid regional tensions
Israeli jets bombed Syrian troops and anti aircraft batteries in eastern Lebanon in apparent retaliation for an ambush that killed six Israeli soldiers. The week saw Israel signal a withdrawal without Palestinian forces from Lebanon. The Lebanese army arrested hundreds in West Beirut, cracking down on PLO remnants. Bolivian congress elected Hernan Siles Zuazo as civilian president. Swedish depth charges chased a suspected Soviet sub near the Baltic coast. Four hijackers seeking asylum seized an Iranian plane but were denied landing. Egypt extended the state of emergency for a year after Sadat’s assassination. Bonn police hunted two gunmen who fled with hostages after a bank raid. Iraq claimed to repulse Iranian offensive. Iran claimed destruction of Iraqi HQs and ammo. Polish parliament banned Solidarity in a move ending worker democracy experiment.
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Lebanon
The Case for New Cars in Modern Markets
The article argues that despite high sticker prices the value of new cars is strong due to better fuel efficiency, reduced maintenance, and advanced technology. It highlights gas mileage improvements, design advances, and features like fuel injection and maintenance free batteries, urging readers to visit showrooms.
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