Reagan visits Fayette for fundraising dinner and speech
Ronald Reagan spoke to 600 Republicans at Upper Iowa University's Dorman gym in Fayette about government spending, inflation, and federal policy. He criticized Carter era09 and OSHA while praising tax reform, energy priorities, and Panama Canal concerns. Attendees included county and state GOP leaders plus local officials. the visit featured press briefings and a VIP reception with key donors and political figures.
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California
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Los Angeles Times
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Panama Canal
Freedom House
Panama
Herbert Klammer
Dorman Gym
Upper Iowa University
Public opinion splits over Panama Canal treaty
An Associated Press poll finds 50 percent of adults oppose the canal treaty backed by President Carter, with 29 percent in favor and 21 percent undecided. Opposition spans regions and ages, strongest among those over 60, while 18 to 29 year olds show more support than older groups. Senate hearings begin as two related treaties are debated.
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Canal Zone
Carter seeks replacement for Bert Lance as budget chief
President Carter begins the search for a successor after Bert Lance resigns as budget director amid investigations into Lance's banking, loan, and travel practices. Senator Jennings Randolph notes Carter's calm mood as he aims for an orderly transition and ongoing governance.
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Georgia
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Democratic National Committee
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Congressional Budget Office
Hale Champion
California
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Calhoun
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Myra Miller Wolf on witness stand in murder retrial
In Clayton County District Court Elkader prosecutors continued questioning Myra Miller Wolf, ex-wife of Masonville victim Howard Miller, in Dennis Fisher murder retrial. She testified about the night of Jan 18 1975, her meeting Fisher, their relationship, and events leading to Howard’s death, including Fisher’s visit, alleged threats, and the aftermath on the farm.
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Weather outlook with showers and mild temps
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies Thursday night with a low in the mid 50s. Friday remains mostly cloudy with a 40 percent rain chance and possible thunderstorms. highs near the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Iowa extended forecast shows showers early Saturday and around Monday, with highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s and lows in the 40s to 50s.
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Nixon party drugging claim corrected by AP note
AP corrects report that former CIA science chief Sidney Gottlieb confirmed Nixon party members were drugged in 1971. Gottlieb said he was asked to assess if symptoms like tears could be drug related after a Senate hearing misstatement.
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Coroner finds negligence in two Iowa airplane crashes
An Iowa coroner's jury ruled pilots negligent for flying in severe weather in crashes near Fort Nelson British Columbia that killed eight people from Evandale Castalia Decorah and other Iowa towns. The inquest found the deaths unnatural and accidental with no recommendations.
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Decorah
Senate to vote on natural gas price controls tonight
Washington AP reports the Senate will decide whether to keep or remove price controls on natural gas after four days of debate. Proponents of deregulation expect a four vote margin, while administration allies deem the outcome uncertain and too close to call.
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U S and Soviet Resume Nuclear Talks To Break Deadlock
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko lead delegations resuming negotiations at the State Department amid an 18 month stalemate. The current START treaty expires in 11 days without a successor.
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Great Pumpkin heads to New Hampshire for contest
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Robert Lounsberry travels to New Hampshire for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture convention. The Big Pumpkin contest features a 100 pound Iowa entry. Lounsberry notes pumpkins grow in every state and doubts victory. He also cites plans to review the farm bill, discuss direct farm marketing, land use, and pesticides control act implementation.
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Robert Lounsberry
New Hampshire
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