U S seeks more nations to join Beirut peace force
The United States urged European countries and possibly Egypt to join the multinational Lebanon mission as Italian and French troops deploy and U S Marines near Beirut. Officials noted Britain and the Netherlands were quietly approached while Egypt’s offer was re examined.
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Guerrillas Free Seven Hostages in Honduras Siege
In San Pedro Sula leftist guerrillas released seven more captives amid an eight day crisis. Officials said nearly all 32 hostages could be freed soon as mediation proceeds and a flight out of the country is planned.
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Iowa Realtors vote to enter mortgage lending business
Iowa Association of Realtors voted at Cedar Rapids convention to pursue mortgage lending. I. L. Tommy Tucker will lead the effort while preserving separate real estate brokerage and lending functions. No decisions yet on headquarters branches or funding.
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Tommy” Tucker
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Government Says It Has What It Takes To Be Thankful
The report notes that the government has much to be grateful for and asserts it possesses the necessary resources and resolve to meet challenges.
DSS professionals form new union in Iowa
A Cedar Rapids meeting launches the Iowa United Professionals for DSS workers upset with AFSCME representation. The founding convention at the International Hawaiian Inn will elect officers and approve a constitution for about 1800 DSS professionals across the state, with roughly 100 locally dropping AFSCME ties. The group cites poor service and follow through during last year’s department reorganization.
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Food giveaway organizers eye next week amid shortages
Organizers of an emergency food giveaway for unemployed Eastern Iowans closed up Friday with little food left and fear they cannot keep sites running next week. Ethan Sproston of United Way of East Central Iowa says food will be donated for at least six months, but type and timing of deliveries remain uncertain. More than 1,200 people were served on Thursday at five Linn County sites, with six sites in total.
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