Israel cracks down as Gaza closures widen after Tel Aviv bombing
In wake of the Tel Aviv bus bombing that killed 21, Israel ordered sweeping arrests of suspected militants, sealed Gaza and the West Bank, and prepared stricter interrogations. Prime Minister Rabin vowed to outlive the attackers as Human Rights Watch warned the measures risk violating rights.
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Arafat
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Binyamin Ben-Eliezer
Washington
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Hamas
United States
Britain
Iran
Sorensen Wins Linn County Republican Sheriff Nomination
James Sorensen, 45, a Linn County Jail deputy and major in the Iowa National Guard, won the Republican nomination for Linn County sheriff in a special election set for December 6. He faced Democratic nominee Donald Zeller, a Sheriff's Department lieutenant, with other candidates including former sheriff Buzz Sawyer and Garry McCune.
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Rick Smith
Linn County
James Sorensen
Marion
Iowa National Guard
U.S. Army Reserve
Donald “Buzz” Sawyer
Center Point
Amnesty or apology sought by Cedar Rapids workers
Cedar Rapids city workers face an amnesty offer yet prefer a public apology. Many resent being labeled criminals as officials connected to a purchasing scandal are mentioned. Details on page 1B.
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Cedar Rapids
Mount Vernon
Stolen Stereo Sparks Domestic Dispute Case
Melinda Dinatalli and Frank Dinatalli faced a felony second degree theft charge after police discovered their stereo system and components listed as stolen property from Des Moines. Officers found the items' serial numbers in the statewide crime database, and the couple was jailed and later released without bond after appearing in court.
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Melinda Dinatalli
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Third Ave. SE
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Des Moines
Linn
Ex Iowa tackle uses instincts in brush with pickup
Tyrone Dye a former University of Iowa defensive tackle, working as a parking ramp attendant, avoided serious injury when a reportedly intoxicated driver struck two cars. Police charged Eric Ray Smith with vehicular assault with injury, drunken driving and driving while barred. bail set at $3,000.
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Tyrone Dye
University of Iowa
Eric Ray Smith
Katona
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Smith
Bob Hilton
Lisa Rohner Schafer
Iowa Trust Fund Scandal Returns in State Treasurer Race
Republican Jay Irwin labels the Iowa Trust Fund issue a legitimate campaign topic while Democrat Mike Fitzgerald denies it as mud. The 106 million pool from 87 Iowa communities collapsed after a California firm looted 75 million, but public agencies later recovered most of the money. Elizabeth Koehler calls for a conflict free campaign amid ongoing political fighting.
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Jay Irwin
Mike Fitzgerald
Iowa Trust Fund
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Irwin
Iowa Trust Investments
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California
Institutional Treasury Management
Marshalltown
Iowa Trust
Elizabeth Koehler
Natural Law Party
Fairfield
An Iowa State Executive Council Candidate Profiles
SAHACU Amima Cty seeks a four year term with annual pay of 60000 and duties including management of state funds. Jay Irwin, a 41 year old Republican lawyer from West Des Moines, and a 42 year old Fairfield natural law candidate, a former treasurer, appear as state office nominees.
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Jay Irwin
West Des Moines
Des Moines
Iowa State Bar Association
Mike Fitzgerald
Iowa
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