Republicans win three eastern Iowa elections flip Senate and House
The Democrat lead in the Iowa Senate narrowed to 26-24 as Republicans swept three eastern Iowa special elections. Republicans captured two Senate seats and one House seat in districts 41, 11 and 22, all in Democratic-leaning areas. Ashcraft won District 41, Bisenius edged Hennessey in District 11, and Shimanek defeated Kula for the House District 22 seat.
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United Press International
Iowa
Iowa House
Davenport
Forrest Ashcraft
Mike McDonald
Steve Bisenius
Maurice Hennessey
Nancy Shimanek
Leonard Kula
Iowa judge questions corporate tax law in MoorMan case
Polk County District Judge Anthony Critelli ruled part of Iowa corporate income tax law unconstitutional in MoorMan Manufacturing Co. case. He cited the single-factor formula and questioned the revenue director's power to change tax rules. A final ruling is due in 90 days, with experts warning the decision could nullify the tax and trigger up to 200 million dollars in refunds.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Polk County
Anthony Critelli
Critelli
Moorman Manufacturing Co
Illinois
State Revenue Director
Warn Against Drunk Driving In December Iowa
DES MOINES UPI Iowa faces about 300 alcohol related traffic deaths yearly with December showing 8 percent more alcohol related crashes. Deputy Public Safety Commissioner Robert Holetz notes fatalities from drinking drivers rise to roughly 40 to 41 percent in December and New Year weekend traffic increases while Christmas travel keeps deaths lower than other holidays. He cites no mandatory blood tests in crashes and describes a shift by state troopers toward enforcing on local highways during New Year.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Holetz
Two Minneapolis men ordered to court in girl’s kidnapping case
Clark A. Bailey and Edward G. Mins of Minneapolis were ordered to appear in Hennepin County District Court on Jan. 18 tied to the kidnapping and death of 13 year old LeAnn Erickson. Bailey faces kidnapping and aggravated assault charges with a $50,000 bail. Mins is charged with criminal sexual assault. Erickson was last seen Dec. 18 and found Dec. 23 in a marsh near Fertile, Iowa. Autopsy says she was shot five times and sexually molested, with death between midnight and 8 a.m. Dec. 19.
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Minneapolis
UPI
Minnesota
Hennepin County
Iowa
Clark A. Bailey
David Leslie
Bailey
Edward G. Mins
Des Moines man indicted for threatening President Ford
A federal grand jury returned two counts against Darold D. Fry of Des Moines for threatening to kill President Ford less than two weeks before his October campaign visit to central Iowa. Fry, 33, has been in custody on $25,000 bond and ordered to undergo psychiatric tests. Each count carries up to 5 years in prison or a $5,000 fine.
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Des Moines
UPI
Ford
Iowa
Darold D. Fry
Secret Service
Kalona Town Players stage Godspell after delay
The Kalona Town Players closed a two night benefit run of Godspell after delays caused by the death of accompanist Judy Adams. Proceeds from one performance were donated to Adams children Richard 15 Joni 14 and Steve 9. Cast included Grace Fisher Brian Wenhardt Mike Beck and others. direction by Grace Fisher at Mid-Prairie High School Wellman.
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Mark Keedy
Kalona Town
Adams
Richard
Joni
Steve
Adam
Grace Fisher
Kalona
Drury College
Springfield
Brian Wenhardt
Mid-Prairie High School
Jesus
Mike Beck
University of Iowa
Judas
Nelanie Miksch
Tom LaVille
Elizabeth Reha
Darrel Hershberger
Deb Escher
Anna Reha
Kay Potsander
Paul Baumert
License sales slow in county
Washington County treasurer Wally Fagan reports motor vehicle license and sticker sales are down about 20 percent from last year with automobile stickers about 500 fewer and truck licenses down roughly 150. Licenses must be bought by Jan 31 to avoid penalties. after Feb 1 a five percent monthly fee applies. New red on white automobile stickers will appear this year, to be placed over the 1976 sticker. New metal plates are planned for next winter. Farmers may qualify for a reduced truck rate for owner used non hire trucks eight to 18 tons gross weight, with savings up to 75 dollars on a ten ton truck. The treasurer’s window hours are 8 to 4 Monday through Friday, with Dec 30 early close and Dec 31 closed. Mail applications referenced in the Dec 28 issue and to appear Jan 11.
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Evening Journal
Washington County
Wally Fagan
Fagan
FBI Finds Melvin Dummar Print on Hughes Will Sparks Questions
The FBI identified seven fingerprints on envelopes enclosing Howard Hughes's disputed will, including a left thumb print from Melvin Dummar. Nevada AG List warned of forgery and extortion charges while more tests on paper and ink proceed. Dummar denies handling the will, facing a possible one sixteenth stake in a $2.5 billion fortune amid a power struggle among Hughes entities and heirs.
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Las Vegas
Nev
UPI
FBI
Melvin Dummar
Howard Hughes
Dummar
Utah
Hughes
Nevada
Robert List
Washington
List
Keith Hayes
Hughes’ Will
Carter defends Bell pick amid criticism from critics
President-elect Carter backed Griffin Bell as attorney general designate arguing southern roots and friendship with him drew most opposition. Bell denied private-club criticism, pled reforms from his 15 years on the bench, and Carter spoke of cabinet independence and promoting women to Subsecretary roles as a path to higher jobs.
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ST. Simons Island
UPI
Jimmy Carter
Griffin Bell
Bell
Carter
U. S. Court of Appeals
Georgia
Griffin
South
Abc-Tv
Good Morning
America
November Leading Economic Indicators Rise Strongly
The government index of leading indicators rose 1 percent in November, the strongest gain in five months, marking the second straight monthly increase after three declines. The composite measures twelve key economic sectors, with six up and four down, while the index stood at 127.5 based on a 1967=100 base.
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Washington
UPI
Commerce Department
Ford
Jimmy Carter
One bid opened for county police radios at $33974
County safety officials met at the courthouse to review bids for a $38 100 high band radio system funded mainly by LEAA grants. Only Gronert Electronics submitted a bid of $33 974 and it was tabled for federal review. Five bidders were initially solicited. General Electric did not submit. If accepted, the grant combination could cover most of the cost.
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Commission
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
LEAA
Ralph Marshall
Feds
General Concensus
General Electric
Des Moines
Marshall
Gronert
Washington County Public Safety Center
Bedford brothers puzzle deepens in puzzling deaths
Authorities may never solve the case of two Bedford brothers found dead on dec 3 on nearby farms. The Iowa BCI tests yielded nothing and an autopsy found no foul play. Sheriff Marvin Weed said agents will reinterview the family as investigation continues.
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Bedford, Iowa
UPI
Bedford
Taylor County
Marvin Weed
Steven R. Brown
Rex E. Brown
Here
Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Weed
Pathology
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
BCI
Brown Brothers
Weather lown zone 13 forecast update
Light snow continues tonight with lows 5 to 10 below zero. Partly cloudy and cold Thursday with highs 5 to 10 above zero.
Pigs Should Get Swine Flu Shots Says UW Professor
University of Wisconsin Madison veterinary professor Bernard Easterday urges a selective vaccination program for pigs and swine shown at fairs and gatherings. He notes two human swine flu cases tied to pig farms and says those in close contact with pigs can contract the illness.
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Madison
Wis
UPI
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Bernard C. Easterday
Agriculture Department
Wisconsin
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