Nikonov Visit Strains Etiquette Yet Signals U.S. Agribusiness Talks
Soviet agriculture chief Viktor Nikonov led an eight day U.S. tour marked by blunt conduct but officials said the trip could foster Soviet U.S. farming deals and joint ventures with companies like Monsanto Pioneer and Garst Seed. Rep. Nagle and De La Garza cited productive talks and private meetings with Reagan aides, while bank executive Chrystal noted potential commercial rapprochement despite public frictions.
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Des Moines
Soviet Union
United States
U.S
Viktor Nikonov
Nagle
Nikonov
Iowa State University
Rep. E. “Kika” de la Garza
de la Garza
Reagan
John Chrystal
Iowa
Jury Deliberations Continue in Barbara Spencer Attempted Murder Trial
In Linn County, a Cedar Rapids woman, Barbara Spencer, 43, awaits jury verdict after four hours of closing arguments in the July 5 shooting of her husband Erastus Spencer, 51, at their 16th Street SE home. Prosecution says retaliation not self defense. defense cites past abuse and fear as justification.
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Roland Krekeler
Lazette
Linn District Court
Barbara Spencer
Cedar Rapids
Erastus
16Th St. SE
Jerry Vander Sanden
Pro Farmer appeals dismissal of license revocation case
Pro Farmer Grain Inc appeals an Iowa Supreme Court review of Linn District Court dismissal over revocation of its grain dealer and warehouse license. The suit challenged the decision as unreasonable and arbitrary with evidence of shortages at Cedar Rapids elevator. The hearing officer found soybeans and corn shortages in mid May, and recommended revocation to prevent future losses.
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Pro Farmer Appeals
Pro Farmer Grain Inc
Iowa Supreme Court
Linn District Court
Department
Mark Wampler
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Lynne Brady
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Richard E. Kendall
Natalie
Santa Claus
Grandpa Kelly
Neufchatel
Linn County Extension Service
Iowa Egg Council
Mid-Continent Bottlers
Armstong
Armstrong’s
Jan Lacey Tole
Kay Burke
Dixie
Erlene Spicer
Nancy Dirks
Virginia
Barb Chooge
Barb Edwards
Deb Powell
Jackie Wright
Krebs Flower Shop
18Th St
Wilson Ave
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RTA
Aaytes Optical
Westdale Mall
Lindale Mall
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