Prison riot fallout and security overhaul outlined
Iowa officials describe the riot aftermath with 626 inmates locked down as repairs and safety upgrades proceed. Investigations target eight hostages seized by Everett Pecos Wagner, with multiple prisoners facing disciplinary action and possible transfers to higher security facilities. Warden Scurr notes homemade shotguns found inside and ongoing weapon smuggling challenges. Reagen outlines budget requests for repairs and a push to expand prison industries and unitized housing, aiming to reduce inmate numbers in large blocks and increase work for inmates.
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Kenneth Sheffy
Michael Gavin
Michael McVay
Rodney Palmer
Everett Pecos Wagner
Reagen
Tyson
Gerald Shanahan
Department of Criminal Investigation
Iowa
David Scurr
Scurr
Grassley plan seeks farm relief from future embargo impacts
The Senate advanced a contingency plan sponsored by Grassley to minimize damages to farmers during any future agricultural embargoes. It directs USDA to assess farm program flexibility and develop policies to offset embargo effects on farms, elevators, carriers and exporters. The chamber also approved Dole's reduced corn loan rate and target prices, cutting the loan rate by a dime from the proposed $2.60 support level, with the current rate at $2.40.
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Senate
USDA
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Dole
Guide for West German Travel Warns Against Grabbing Traueins
A 40 page booklet warned travelers in West Germany about prohibited activities such as free-lance hunting and violent acts, including rape and homicide, plus drug smuggling. It offered transit tips, a short phrase book, fashion size comparisons, German cuisine, and tavern etiquette, urging travelers to stay respectful.
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U.S
Hijackers threaten to divert plane to West Berlin
Investigators traced victims from Gowrie to Ekstrom via Fort Dodge, suggesting a drug transaction may have prompted a meeting. West Berlin police reported hijackers aged 17 to 22, while flight origin was Katowice, Poland. No names disclosed.
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Warsaw
West Berlin
Katowice
Iowa
Shanahan
Gowrie
Ekstrom
Fort Dodge
Searl
Poland
The Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates Notice
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists prices for carrier and mail subscriptions including Morning Editions and Sunday editions. Rates shown include weekly carrier at 1.65 dollars and yearly mail plans with varying durations and territories.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette Company
Third Ave
Iowa
U.S. Territories
Associated Press
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