Hawk lineup shakeup vs Purdue features Poynton blitz
Jim Poynton joins the offensive line and Ross Blount will punt as the Hawks shuffle personnel for today’s game against Purdue. The story notes 16 Gazette area teams reaching the high school playoffs and Twins manager Tom Kelly says it’s another game while returning to the Metrodome for game six of the series.
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Today’s Chuckle Foot Forward Joke
A light humor note reflects on changing habits with a playful quip about keeping one’s best foot from entering the mouth, contrasting old and new manners of presenting oneself.
Branstad Calls Back Lawmakers on Taxes for Special Session
Gov. Terry Branstad signed a proclamation directing lawmakers to reconvene Tuesday to debate a compromise income tax reform plan. He cited a Wednesday pledge from bipartisan leaders and criticized the June session for failing to update Iowa tax laws, leaving the state with a 13 percent top rate.
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Senate defeats Bork in 58 to 42 vote
The Senate rejected Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork 58 to 42, with 40 Republicans and two Democrats voting for confirmation. Reagan had nominated Bork last July, making him the 11th defeated nominee in a 58 temperature fall across 26 court selections.
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Gorbachev balks at summit amid Star Wars dispute
In Brussels, Mikhail Gorbachev balked at setting a date for a Reagan era summit to sign a ban on intermediate range missiles. Secretary Shultz reported Moscow’s puzzling stance as talks yielded progress on an interim treaty but stalled over space defense and strategic weapons.
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East Iowa shoppers wary on stock market gyrations
Cedar Rapids residents show a wait-and-see stance amid a stock market plunge. Leo Carney and Mildred expect stabilization and national debt concerns. Robert Wallenwaber relies on mutual funds but plans no major changes. Harold Moore stayed out of stocks, intent on unchanged saving behavior.
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Robert Wallenwaber
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Amana course to be built with private funds
Amana Colonies Golf Course will be financed privately after a public stock offering failed to hit the escrow minimum of 4 million by October 22. Project president Joe Chapman said private funding allows progress, with refunds of the 3 million raised from the public offering. Berthel of Berthel Fisher noted interest remains and a Dec 31 target may be met.
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