Local calls only option balked by phone companies
Iowa telephone company representatives told the Commerce Commission that a Lifeline local service plan would be costly and ineffective for helping the poor. They urged direct subsidies or FCC waivers, arguing that blocking long distance risks rural access and emergency calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Daubenmier
Azette
Des Moines
Iowa Telephone Companies
Robert Schoonmaker
General Telephone Co
Grinnell
Iowa Commerce Commission
At&t
Commission
Iowa
Robert H. Jackson
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Bell
Federal Communications Commission
Jackson
Manatt blasts Jepsen on drought aid remarks in Iowa
Democratic Chairman Chuck Manatt criticized Sen. Roger Jepsen for saying farmers who did not join the PIK program “too bad” amid drought. He urged use of government help with loans, foreclosures relief, and a paid diversion plan, while noting broader political implications ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines
National Democratic Party
Roger Jepsen
Iowa
Chuck Manatt
Manatt
Jepsen
John Black
Congress
Middle West
Senate
Farmers Home Administration
Iowa Democratic Party Central Committee
Ronald Reagan
John Glenn
Ohio
Alan Cranston
California
Gary Hart
Colorado
Disney eyes Waterloo area for major film with Jessica Lange
Disney officials including Jessica Lange visit Waterloo to assess filming of a feature about a farm family facing foreclosure. Lange would co produce and star while Ted Schilz of Disney Pictures notes a decision is expected early next week. Iowa officials hope the project lands near Waterloo for its setting and farm backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Hollywood
Jessica Lange
Disney Studios
Lange
Schilz
Bill Lindstrom
Lindstrom
Disney
Iowa
Waterloo shopping center settles with assaulted employee
A Waterloo woman received a 300000 settlement from Crossroads Center Shopping Center after a 1980 lawsuit alleging abduction robbery and sexual mistreatment at closing time. The security chief Guy Rich was later convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Crossroads Center
Jane Doe
Guy Eugene Rich
Rich
Iowa State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Life term for rape-murder in West Germany case
A U S Air Force sergeant was given life in prison in the 1982 rape killing of a Des Moines woman soldier. James A. Robinson, 27, of Mount Morris Michigan, was convicted after an eight week court martial by a 10 member jury. He faced possible death for the slaying of Senior Airman Nancy J. Nittler, 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramstein
West Germany
Des Moines
Air Force
Sia Cot James A. «Ohinson
Mount Morris
Mich
Robinson
Nancy J. Nittler
Emma Goldman Clinic marks 10 years in Iowa City
The Emma Goldman Clinic for Women in Iowa City reaches its tenth anniversary offering first trimester abortions gynecology psychotherapy and prenatal classes. The center has aided Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls women clinics and plans donor insemination services youth programs and a $10000 five year scholarship. Proceeds go to Cedar Rapids Medical Aid Fund.
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Johnson County
Iowa City
Emma Goldman
Women’s Health Center
N. Dodge St
Cedar Rapids
Midwest
Human Services
University of Town
United Action For Youth
Old Brick
First Presbyterian Church
Clinton and
Market Streets
The
Cedar Rapids Medical Aid Fund
Iowa City gas customers to receive pipeline refunds
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City residents will get refunds from a $13.3 million Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America refund. Average residential customers will net about $28 based on usage October 1982 to June 1983. Refunds follow rate case settlement with FERC and a 5 percent rate cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.R
Iowa City
lowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co
Cedar Rapids
Hal Gilbert
Iowa- Illinois
Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America
Natural
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Illinois
Lowa- Illinois
FERC
Gilbert
Illusionist Doug Henning visits Fairfield for rest and plans Lake View Estates home
Illusionist Doug Henning and wife Debbie spent time at Maharishi International University in Fairfield and discussed building a modest home next spring in the Lake View Estates housing development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Iowa
Doug Henning
Debbie
Maharishi International University
Lakeview Estates
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FCC
Schoonmaker
MCI
Sprint
Teleconnect
Charles Manatt
Lowa
Disney Studio
Ted Schilz
Disney Pictures
Iowa Development Commission
Ron Moore
Iowa City Public Library
Domestic Violence Project
Iowa Women's Correctional Institution
Mitchellville
Quad-Cities
Ottumwa
Discount Furniture & Waterbed City
33Rd Ave
Sheraton Inn
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