Gift charge against Iowa official dismissed in Des Moines
Polk County District Judge Thomas Rea dismissed a misdemeanor indictment against Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Director Roland A. Gallagher after ruling the state failed to prove a violation of the public officials gifts law. The case involved alleged gifts through a membership at an exclusive Des Moines club tied to Calvert Distillers Inc. and a liquor company representative.
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Lowans Split on Labor Bill in Congress Roll Calls
The report summarizes key week ending Oct 7 votes by area Congress members on four issues. Crime victim compensation failed area support with 192 174 House vote and no area member voting yes. Labor law revisions passed 257 163 with Blouin voting for and Grassley Leach opposition. Natural gas deregulation advanced 50 46 in Senate with no area senators voting yes. minimum wage in Senate edged 76 14 toward gradual raises ending 1981.
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Gallagher cleared as gifts law deemed not to violate
The court ruled the gifts law not broad enough to show impropriety. Gallagher expressed relief and gratitude after the dismissal, as five people faced charges in a months long probe of the liquor department operations. Turner noted the dismissal likely won’t affect the other indictments.
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Culver bill eyed to raise federal bridge funds
Sen John Culver of Iowa backs a plan to lift federal bridge repair money from 160 million to 800 million annually. Clayton County engineer Milton Johnson told a Senate transportation committee that funds shortfalls hinder fixing dangerous bridges. Johnson testified for the National Association of Counties as a 30 year ago town election was defeated 27 to 14 before 1600 people.
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Warmer Weather to Bring 70 Degree Readings in Iowa
A southerly flow is expected to lift Iowa temperatures toward 70 degrees in western areas Thursday. As a low moves northeast, clouds clear from western and central Iowa. Early today skies cleared in parts of the state with temperatures in the 30s and warming trends ahead.
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Twist on Confederate fried chicken and kraut recipe
The note describes a frying method for chicken with kraut, green pepper, onion and tomato. It mentions Frank's Quality Kraut and suggests draining, adding ingredients, then cooking on low heat until peppers are tender. Fragments reference Disle and no bleaches or preservatives.
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