Lawmakers Probe Iowa Conservation Board Waning Witch Hunt Claims
Des Moines legislators push back against fears of a witch hunt as they study Iowa Conservation Commission practices. The effort weighs gag orders restricting information, use of commission facilities by staff, and tensions with farmers and bird watchers over alleged governance issues.
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James Middleswart
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Man Held After C R Gun Incident
Police charged David P. Rhomberg 22 of 920 19th St SE with going armed with intent after a Sunday morning report found him in a car in front of his home with a loaded .12 gauge shotgun threatening to kill his wife. He is held in Linn County Jail on 10000 bond. Also jailed were Carey L. Terry 18 of 1527 Washington Ave SE on 2125 bond for concealed weapon resisting an officer and larceny after a stop sign theft. James P. Cook 18 of 1220 Third St SE on 5000 bond for breaking and entering. and a 17 year old charged with possession of marijuana, taken to Linn County Juvenile Detention Center.
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19Th St. SE
Rhomberg
Linn County
Carey L. Terry
Terry
Washington Ave
Park Towne Place
Linn
James P. Cook
Third St
First Ave
Boyle Trial Postponed for Heart Problems in Pa Court
The murder trial of former United Mine Workers President W A Tony Boyle was postponed until January 16 due to Boyle’s heart problems. The 75 year old defendant, accused of arranging the 1969 assassination of a union rival, was taken to Crozer Chester Medical Center after chest pains during jury selection.
Revenue Sharing Meeting Tuesday in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids councilmen will meet Tuesday morning in the mayor's office to review department head requests for federal revenue sharing funds. About 1.8 million dollars is anticipated with prior emphasis on storm sewer projects and capital improvements. A public hearing on proposed fund use is tentatively set for Oct. 12 after requests are pared down.
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Cedar Rapids
They Can Drink Again Water Reopens After Pesticide scare
North Miami Beach residents can resume using tap water after two days of carrying water home. Dade County environmental chief Colin Morrissey says the system serving 70 000 people has been flushed and safe water restored. Authorities do not believe the pesticide trace was dumped intentionally.
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Fla
Colin Morrissey
Dade County
Department of Environmental Research
Morrissey
U.S. Air Force
Actress Phyllis Neilson-Terry Dies at 84
London AP reports British actress Phyllis Neilson-Terry died at her country home after a long illness at age 84. She began on stage 68 years ago, continuing a lineage that includes her aunt Ellen Terry.
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London
Phyllis Neilson-Terry
Miss Neilson-Terry
Ellen Terry
Typhoon Crest Fueled Japanese Tragedy in 1959
ON THIS DATE in 1959 the worst typhoon in Japanese history left 4,464 dead. The forecast notes sunny Sunday with highs in the 60s to mid 70s and nights in the 40s to 50s, followed by a chance of showers Thursday and Friday.
Births and marriages noted in local vital statistics
Mercy Sept 25 births list includes a daughter to Silhanek Keystone and a daughter to Hauskins 210 Wiley Blvd NW. Duke and Balk also born a son Middle Amana. St Luke's Sept 25 adds Vorgert Vinton a daughter. Marter Vinton a daughter. Other births in Freeport and Springfield reported with parents. Marriages dissolved include Wessel Beck and Dan Behn. Huacek marriage noted with incident times via standbys and accidents. electrical fires cited at local addresses.
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Michael Silhanek
Keystone
Michael Hauskins
Wiley Blvd
Brian Duke
10Th St. SE
Terry Balk
Middle Amana
St. Luke's
Thomas D. Vorgert
H Ave
Wayne L. Marter
Vinton
Tibetan belief links earring to reincarnation protection
United Press International notes an old Tibetan tradition where men wear an earring to shield themselves from becoming donkeys after reincarnation. The practice reflects mythic beliefs about karma and spiritual consequences in Tibetan culture.
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Tibet
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