Weekend Iowa traffic deaths total six in crashes
United Press International reports six people were killed in Iowa weekend crashes. Colleen Pollack 49 of Northwood died when her car hit a vehicle driven by Heather Greedy 18 of Decorah who ran a stop sign. Greedy and a passenger were injured.
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Heather Greedy
Decorah
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Riceville
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Carlisle
Polk County
Waggoner
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Ities
Dora Metheny
Eagie Grove
Timothy O’connor
Dakota City
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Iowa 3
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Ireton
David Milliken
Charlotte Lockhorst
Sioux County
Dennis Winn
Ollie
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Iowa races feature turnout talk and tax reform plans
Fayette Democrat Walt Griffin challenges turnout predictions by Secretary of State Melvin Synhorst arguing unregistered voters limit participation. Gov. Robert Ray links Iowa tax cuts to Proposition 13 debate. Clark and Culver receive environmental endorsements with high ratings from the League of Conservation Voters while TV ad spending shows Clark leading Jepsen. ITRAC backs Fitzgeralds renters tax credit and elderly relief plan. Douglas advocates World Peace Tax Fund in Iowa City forum.
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Ray
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Tom Miller
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Iowa Tax Reform Coalition
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Iowa City
Iowa City Society of Friends
William R. Douglas
New York supporter to visit Dubuque on Jepsen campaign
Walter McSherry, a Roger Jepsen backer from New York City, plans visits to Dubuque and other Iowa locations to thank voters for backing Jepsen rival Sen. Dick Clark. The aide will highlight Clark’s 1972 vote for federal aid to New York City, including 400 dollars per resident, aiming to remind Iowans that Clark’s support helped fund the city during its financial distress.
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Auditor Lloyd Smith faces tough opposition in Iowa race
Des Moines reports state auditor Lloyd Smith, a 12 year veteran and Baptist minister, runs for reelection against Rep. John Brunow. Brunow campaigns full time with about 35 thousand dollars, while Smith stays at the Statehouse citing audits as his focus. Brunow accuses Smith of slipshod duties and political use of audits, while Smith defends independence and urges voters to decide in November.
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Robert Ray
John Brunow
Centerville
Brunow
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Iowa Conservation Commission
Iowa Public Broadcasting Network
Iowa National Guard
Iowa Commission For the Blind
Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department
Preisser
Victor Preisser
Department of Social Services
John Brunow Smith
Waldorf College
Forest City
Richland faces huge sewer bill dispute with contractor
South Dakota contractor Carl Schesley bid 353 735 for Richland sewer pipes but now claims 858 000 cost. He billed the city over 500 000 and finished seven months past the November 28 1977 deadline. City denies additional payment, cites mismanagement, and may pursue litigation or arbitration.
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South Dakota
Keokuk
Carl Schesley
Mitchell
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Shesley
Harry Croll
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Denver
Colo
Croll
Stephen Gerard
Ron Greeson
Average Iowa inmates mostly first time offenders
A Des Moines AP report cites a September study by Harriet Allie showing the typical inmate is white, over 26, and convicted of burglary robbery or larceny. It notes 68 percent have no prior commitment while 17 percent are one time repeaters.
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Iowa jobless rate sinks to four-year low
Iowa's unemployment rate stood at 2.7 percent in September, the lowest in nearly four years, as hiring rose across major industries per Job Service of Iowa. Labor economist Steve Rosenow cited broad employment gains as driving the drop.
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