Tax thief Schreiber sentenced for embezzlement of state funds
Robert Ray Schreiber a former Cedar Rapids state tax collector was sentenced to up to five years in prison for one of the largest embezzlements of state funds in recent years. He was ordered to pay restitution of 42492 to the state and told the judge he regretted the theft.
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Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Robert Ray Schreiber
Polk County
Jack Levin
Levin
Schreiber
Europeans reject move against Syria
The 12 nation European Community blocked a British plan to recall ambassadors from Damascus over alleged Syrian links to terrorism. Eleven members sent envoys to present evidence to Syria while Greeks and French led the opposition to the recall.
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Washington Post
Luxembourg
European Community
Syria
London
Greece
France
Damascus
West Germany
Spain
Hawkeye Fans Join Fry on Caribbean Cruise
Iowa coach Hayden Fry and his staff invite fans to a Caribbean cruise aboard the U S Costa Riviera February 21 to 28. Ports include St Thomas St Croix Nassau. Red Carpet Travel in Iowa City promotes the trip as a celebration of Iowa football success with bowl appearances and Big Ten titles cited.
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Diana Nollen
Iowa
Hayden Fry
Caribbean
Hawk
St. Thomas
St. Croix
Nassau
U.S. Costa Riviera
Iowa City
California
Florida
Georgia
U.S. to Restor e Part of United Nations Budget
The United States will contribute 100 million dollars to the 1986 U.N. budget, far above forecasted cuts but still below the charter obligation. The move follows Whitehead led efforts in Congress to reverse cuts and signals possible further appropriations.
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New York Times
United Nations
United States
U.N
Javier Perez de Cuellar
Administration
John C. Whitehead
Congress
Perez de Cuellar
Edward C. Luck
United Nations Association of America
Reagan signs major anti drug bill in $1.7 billion act
President Reagan signed into law the sweeping anti drug program, calling it a major victory in the drug battle. The measure doubles federal funds for pursuing dealers and smugglers and tightens penalties for traffickers, with key supporters at his side and Nancy Reagan praised for mobilizing the public.
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Washington
Reagan
Congress
Nancy
Todays Chuckle Fruits of labor vs vegetables
Some people relish the fruits of their labor while others end up with only the vegetables. The joke plays on the contrast between effort and outcomes.
Discharged sergeant arrested for spying with Soviets
Allen John Davies a 33 year old former Air Force sergeant from San Jose working for Ford Aerospace was arrested by FBI agents in Palo Alto on charges of attempting to deliver Air Force reconnaissance program secrets to the Soviet Union. He appeared before a U S magistrate and faces possible life in prison.
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Air Force
Soviet Union
Allen John Davies
San Jose
Ford Aerospace & Communications Corp
FBI
Palo Alto
U.S
Joseph Russoniello
Davies
Frederick Woelflen
Golden Gate Park
Russoniello
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