Tuition hike prompts campus protests and budget debate
In the 1980s Iowa universities faced double digit tuition increases, peaking at 12 to 13 percent for in state and 20 percent out of state in 1987-88. Students protested while officials blamed needed raises for faculty salaries and past underfunding.
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Mark Havlicek
Havlicek
Iowa
Don Avenson
Terry Branstad
Regents
Universities face enrollment shifts and budget moves
Iowa State University sees a $600 000 tuition shortfall amid a smaller fall enrollment declining to about 25 339 students. The University of Northern Iowa expects $925 000 more revenue from higher fall enrollment, aiming for around 12 000 students. U I plans to redirect extra funds to faculty salaries while delaying repairs and equipment purchases.
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University of Northern Iowa
ISU
UNI
U of I
Souter Defends Record on Literacy and Abortion at Hearings
The hearings swirled around Justice nominee Souter as Sen. Kennedy pressed him on New Hampshire literacy voter requirements. Souter called one quote math and refused to state his moral view on abortion, saying it would not guide his future decisions. He noted past actions on freedom of religion and acknowledged limits of New Hampshire license plate and flag cases.
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D-Mass
Souter
New Hampshire
Kennedy
Joseph Biden
D-Del
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Gordon Humphrey
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Concord Hospital
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Bush
White House
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Meldrim Thomson
Jesus Christ
Jehovah's Witnesses
Boston
Swamps combed for clues in killings
Searchers in Gainesville Florida combed alligator swamps and woods in 90 degree heat for evidence in the slayings of five college students. Finds included rusty knives metal and clothing as investigators assess connections to the case. Florida officials said lab work will determine links and noted a burglary suspect Stephen Bates among the publicly named suspects.
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Fla
Sadie Darnell
Polk County
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Stephen Bates
Bartow
Bates
Iowa Guard outlines Desert Shield volunteer process
Iowa Army National Guard will send a September drill letter explaining how members can volunteer for temporary active duty in Desert Shield. The letter notes no DoD pressure, only guidance for citizen soldiers, with approvals required from unit commanders then the adjutant general or governor.
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Iowa
Robert King
Guard
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Iraq Denies Storming Embassies as Kuwait Crisis Deepens
Iraqi News Agency says troops were ordered not to enter embassy compounds amid raids on Kuwait missions. France, Canada and Belgium report diplomats detained or threatened. Britain, Canada, and other nations pledge military support as sanctions bite and regional tensions escalate.
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Bush
Congress
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Middle East
Washington
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Saudi Arabia
Hanken urges swift action as Iraq crisis deepens
Hanken says military action is needed and civilians in an occupied country face danger. She recalls fear after the invasion, reports of executions and arson, and citizen resistance like food drops and suicide missions. She warns sanctions won t stop Saddam Hussein without broader action.
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Freedom
Saddam Hussein
Hussein
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