Second murder suspect jailed in Blood slaying case
Brian Shipley, 24, on the run since May, was arrested at 1531 Fourth Ave SE and charged with first degree murder. Jeffrey Longfellow, 23, already jailed on $115000 bond, is a co defendant. Police say Blood was robbed, beaten, and dumped near Ely Road SW after leaving Sam's Lounge.
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Cedar Rapids
Clement Blood
Brian Shipley
Fourth Ave. SE
Fourth Avenue
Shipley
Linn District Court
Jeffrey Longfellow
Longfellow
Ely Road
Worthington Drive
Linn County
Percy Harris
Harris
Longfellow and Shipley
Sam
Sixth St
Blood
11Th St
Sam’s
River Road
Linn
Tax reform bill cleared by House in decisive vote
The House approved the tax reform bill 292 to 136, shifting much of the tax burden to corporations and marking the pinnacle of a two year fight. Senate action looms, with President Reagan planing a ceremonial signing likely the week of Oct 5. White House says the president welcomes the vote.
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Washington
House
Senate
Reagan
White House
Larry Speakes
House approves record $562 billion omnibus with farm subsidy cap
The House narrowly passed a $562 billion spending bill tying all federal appropriations into one package for the new fiscal year. It includes a $250,000 cap on farm subsidy payments and faces a potential veto by President Reagan. The vote totals were 201 to 200 with Democrats 186 to 43 in favor and Republicans 157 to 15 against.
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House
Senate
Reagan
Rep
Trent Lott
Mississippi
White House
Congress
Secret Senate vote curbs CIA authority gains
The Senate passed secret amendments to an intelligence bill aiming to curb CIA control and require human rights and Panama drug allegations investigations. Sen. Jesse Helms framed the changes as needed direction for a "loose cannon" agency, while CIA Director William Casey disputed the timing and wording. The measures proceed to a secret conference committee to reconcile with House language.
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Washington
Senate
CIA
Sen
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
House
Helms
William Casey
Panama
Helms’ Price
Casey
Senate Intelligence Committee
Intelligence Committee
Hourglass Figures and Rising End Times
An observation notes many women have hourglass figures but the era or window for displaying them may be ending. The line contrasts body shape with cultural timelines and fashion norms.
Heavy rain floods home forcing shelter and help
Hazel Akins watched mud flood her basement after a wall collapsed during a heavy storm. The 66 year old and her husband Lester faced fear of gas danger and a night of vigilance as water filled the house. An aid volunteer, Mike Knapp, 28, arrived with an offer of help after hearing of the damage.
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Hazel Akins
Hazel
Lester Akins
Zika Ave. NW
Mike Knapp
22Nd Ave
Akins
Cedar Rapids
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