Iowa Supreme Court leaves question of magistrate appointment unresolved
The Iowa Supreme Court rejected Warren County Board of Supervisors demand for a temporary injunction to halt a fulltime magistrate’s appointment amid a constitutional dispute over judge appointed magistrates. Atty. Gen. Turner's stance on legality of 197 magistrates prompted the challenge, and John Crouch of Indianola is slated to take the bench July 1.
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Jobs bill sent to White House after House approval
Washington AP reports a revived jobs package moving to the White House includes more than 2 billion for public service jobs college work study grants and rural water and sewer grants with the largest 1.6 billion for public service jobs while President Ford has indicated support but may oppose other spendings.
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Beef supplies expected to rise 3 to 5 percent
The Associated Press reports the Agriculture Department says beef supplies will be adequate next month, up 3 to 5 percent from July last year. Prices for better cuts continue to rise, with the overall supply increase mainly due to grass and other forages.
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Wallace sends about million letters for Democratic bid
Alabama governor George C. Wallace, pictured at an Air Force ceremony in Montgomery, has sent out roughly one million form letters to campaign contributors announcing his run for the Democratic presidential nomination.
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George C.wallace
Air Force
Montgomery
Ala
Weekend Weather Outlook With Warm Temperatures
Partly sunny today and Sunday with highs near 90 to 95 and lows around 70 to 75. Fair tonight. Friday night will see a low near 69 while Friday highs reach 91. Weather remains warm and dry through the period.
Iowa Legislature Scrap Halts Adjournment After 29-Hour Day
Des Moines AP reports a partisan clash nearly blocked adjournment of the 1975 Iowa Legislature. Senate adjourned at 1 50 p.m. after a 29 hour 20 minute session. House finished at 9 44 a.m. following 24 hours 19 minutes. Dispute centered on a state building program amid GOP rejection of four Gov. Ray nominations.
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Iowa 66th General Assembly ends with record session length
Session spanned 159 calendar days with 105 session days from Jan 13 to June 20. About 1,525 bills introduced and $1.112B appropriations. Major steps: tax reform, higher school aid, unemployment benefits, IPERS boosts, housing authority. left undone include pari mutuel betting and no fault insurance. Last two days totaled 29 hours 20 minutes, longest in state history. Anticipated $150 million surplus. name debate over buildings highlighted by Sen. Deoderer remarks. They reconvene Jan 12, 1976 for the 66th General Assembly’s second session.
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Gang leader killed despite stakeout in Oak Park
The slayer of Sam Momo Giancana killed him at his Oak Park home amid a police and FBI stakeout after his return from Houston. Investigators suspect orders from syndicate chieftains and note Giancana faced possible perjury charges while immunity covered only pre-1972 events. A large amount of cash was found, making robbery unlikely.
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Ford weighs tariff on imported oil amid energy bill split
President Ford remains undecided on a third $1-per-barrel tariff after House passage of an energy bill that Nessen says fails to meet goals. Ford plans to offer a plan to decontrol domestic crude oil prices to spur new oil exploration while Senate action will determine whether the tariff is extended. The House bill dropped a key conservation provision and the gasoline tax hike.
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Young Montpelier Man Dies In One Car Crash
William A. Davis 18 died in a single vehicle wreck near Albert Kemper farm ten miles north of Montpelier. The car left the road, vaulted a culvert, crossed a fence, and burned in a creek bed. Davis was identified by cards. body burned too badly for definite ID. Funeral Monday at Riley Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery Muscatine. Davis was a Montpelier High School 1976 graduate and Montpelier Fire Department member, survived by parents and siblings.
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Gerald Dean
Wilma Lee Canida Davis
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Heinz USA
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Randy Dean
Terry
Carol) Schmidt
Plain View
Iowa
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Diana Lin
Mideast talks extend into second day at State Department
Secretary of State Kissinger and Syrian Foreign Minister Khaddam held a second day of talks at the State Department over breakfast, about 90 minutes, as they sought progress in Middle East peace negotiations. Kissinger gave no clear sign of progress and appeared unsatisfied with Khaddam's position.
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