Branstad backs funds for degradable plastics research
Iowa Governor Branstad urges $780000 to expand ADM Polyclean research financed in part by the Iowa Corn Promotion Board. ISU studies seek higher starch content and lignin-based plastics while Dordick at the University of Iowa explores lignin derived polymers with potential eco friendly applications and new market for corn.
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Branstad
ADM
Iowa State University
Iowa Corn Promotion Board
Iowa
ISA
ISU
John Dordick
University of Iowa
Dordick
Cordick
Shroud of Turin Not Jesus Burial Cloth Says Study
A 14 by 3 foot linen shroud is deemed not to be the burial cloth of Jesus as tests place weaving to around 1260 to 1390. Scientists claim about 95 percent confidence in the dating while the origin of the yellow image remains unresolved and debated.
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Turin
Jesus
Polls declare race over in 1988 Californian swing
In Silicon Valley, a Washington Post report notes polls spur doubt and caution about a concluded race. It cites voters in San Jose and San Francisco influenced by education, housing, and health care issues, with Dukakis seen as carrying 47 electoral votes there.
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Sunnyvale
Calif
George Bush
ABC
Michael Dukakis
Bush
Dukakis
California
Silicon Valley
America
San Jose
San Francisco
Ronald Reagan
Quayle
Legalize and regulate marijuana in Iowa call
A Cedar Rapids reader urges legalization and regulation of cannabis, citing federal judge and surgeon general opinions, and argues replacing drug enforcement with a $100 home cultivation permit could free courts and jail space. The letter also criticizes farm policy and defends Jeffersonian democracy.
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DEA
Francis Young
Harvard
Reader letters on ABC poll and Quayle era critiques
The letters criticize ABC Evening News for polling 10 000 likely voters and implying a guaranteed win for one candidate. They support Quayle Bush leadership, veterans service, and warn against premature election declarations. A Gazette editorial on Chappaquiddick and Iran contra sparks questions about media coverage. A reader warns of increased prison costs if Republicans win.
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ABC News
Charles E. Teply
Peace Ave
Gazette
Chappaquiddick
Teddy Kennedy
Casey
North
Poindexter
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