May gets year in prison in Guard flight case
Retired Maj. Gen. Joseph G. May of Iowa was sentenced to one year behind bars and a $5,000 fine for using National Guard airplanes for personal flights to visit his fiancee. He faces about $23,000 in restitution and could be paroled after four months. May, former adjutant general, had been convicted on 15 counts of converting government property and falsifying flight records.
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U.S. District Court
Papal Visit Details Remain Uncertain in Des Moines
Uncertainty persists about Pope John Paul II’s Des Moines schedule for October 4, with officials cautious on exact sites and transit. Officials suggest helicopter arrival to Living History Farms and spectator distance limits, plus possible pilgrimage buses from metro-area sites as 200 priests join to celebrate mass.
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al Barcheski
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Iowa firm backs rail takeover of Rock Island
AGRI Industries of West Des Moines backs Kansas City Southern Railway's plan to take over the bankrupt Rock Island Lines. Maurice Van Nostrand said officials have urged federal permission to operate the Rock Island, with meetings planned with Gov. Ray and Iowa Transportation officials to gain support. He noted grain shipments in Iowa have been disrupted by the Rock Island strike.
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Iowa rail bid pits Kansas City Southern against Rock Island
AGRI Industries backs a KCS takeover to revive Iowa grain shipments aiming high speed rail link between Iowa and Kansas City. Van Nostrand cites Rock Island deficiencies including track and motive power, while KCS offers money and ambition. Pope John Paul II visit: possible minor stop near Des Moines with mass at a rural church and a brief airport perimeter motorcade. up to 300 journalists expected to cover the Iowa visit.
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Living History
Court Clears 65-Foot Trucks to Use Iowa Highways
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a temporary ban on 65-foot double bottom trucks in Iowa. Consolidated Freightways of Menlo Park had sought removal of the order after a federal judge in Des Moines ruled Iowa’s ban too restrictive on interstate commerce.
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GOP Neighbor to Neighbor Drive to Boost Participation
Des Moines AP reports Republican volunteers will visit neighbors to urge participation. The Neighbor-to-Neighbor Drive begins Monday night to support GOP outreach and political involvement.
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Hawkeyes to open football season against Indiana
Iowa coach Hayden Fry bets on a strong start as Iowa faces Indiana in a Saturday conference opener. Security chief Bill Tynan outlines traffic plans for about 60 000 fans at Kinnick Stadium with marked routes from I 80 exits 244 246 240 242 and 218 and free parking off Park Road West High School union and library plus 1500 paid spaces near the stadium. Bus shuttles will transport fans to the venue before kickoff at 1 p.m.
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Bedell seeks action to restore Iowa rail service
Rep Berkley Bedell of Iowa sent a letter to President Carter urging an emergency board and any necessary steps to restore Rock Island Lines rail service cut by the strike. He called the Rock Island railroad a vital link for Iowa and Midwestern grain shipments.
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