Reagan cites Italy on Abbas release amid hijack probe
The U S government condemns Italy for releasing Palestinian leader Mohammed Abbas linked to the Achille Lauro hijacking. Yugoslavia refuses to detain Abbas, limiting U S extradition chances as FBI says Abbas declined detention. U S officials fear Abbas will avoid prosecution as talks with Yugoslavia stall.
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Gazette Wire
Washington
Italy
Yugoslavia
U.S
Mohammed Abbas
Belgrade
Abbas
Rome
FBI
William H. Webster
Sicily
Palestine Liberation Organization
United States
Achille Lauro
Iowa panel urges preventive care to cut health aid bill
A state advisory committee on health care for the medically indigent says Iowa could see significant savings by focusing on preventive measures. The draft report cites immunization education family planning and risk-reducing rules such as helmet and seat belt use. It also suggests allowing poor pregnant women to deliver locally and expanding community obstetrical services to prevent infant health problems.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa
The
University of Iowa
Iowa Human Services
Michael Reagen
Stress in small schools places a lone superintendent center stage
In smaller Eastern Iowa districts the superintendent faces nonstop demands and long hours but finds greater impact and less red tape. Robert Vittengl of English Valleys praises hands on role, while Joe Hrecz of Postville notes broader duties with fewer hats to wear.
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Iowa
Robert Vittengl
English Valleys
North English
Vittengl
Des Moines
Wittenga
Postville
Joe Hrecz
Stress in the larger districts
Kurt Rogahn reports on Cedar Rapids Superintendent Harold Guthrie who explains that larger districts complicate communication and decision making. He notes more layers, longer hours, and tougher execution of his aims as district size grows from about 4500 to 18000 students.
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Elizabeth Barron
Cedar Rapids
Maplewood Drive
Elmhurst Drive
Kurt Rogahn
Harold Guthrie
Guthrie
Pennsylvania
Children labor in Soviet cotton fields
Two thousand miles from Moscow in Central Asia, thousands of children aged 12 or younger work in cotton fields for 60 to 70 days each fall. They live in dormitory barracks, earn about four rubles per 100 pounds, pay for their own food, and may be docked for not meeting quotas. Some return with signs of chemical exposure.
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Los Angeles Times
Moscow
Soviet Union
Deep South
Central Asia
Uzbekistan
Tadzhikistan
Turkmenia
Kirghizia
Today’s Chuckle on Lawlessness and Life Lessons
A witty column titled Today’s Chuckle laments lawlessness with a quip about learning to make the most of life before time runs out. The piece notes a sharp observer tone and ends with a reflective copyright disclaimer.
Polish government touts sweeping election mandate
Poland's government claimed a broad parliamentary mandate after its first elections in five years as turnout was said to exceed last year's 75 percent local election rate. Solidarity leader Walesa disputed the figures noting abstentions by many voters including clergy. Cardinal Glemp and Walesa reportedly did not vote as Urban cited Catholic clergy boycotting.
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Los Angeles Times
Warsaw
Poland
Jerry Urban
Solidarity
Urban
Lech Walesa
Gdansk
Walesa
Josef Glemp
Rome
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