Collective bargaining opens Pandora's box for Iowa state employees
Des Moines legislators convene for a special session to address collective bargaining for 40,000 state workers. The issues span salary parity across unions and non union staff, fringe benefits, pensions, health insurance, vacation, and merit increases, with regents employees wielding a complex advantage. Governor Ray to outline a salary plan as the session opens.
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Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System
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Iowa
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University of Iowa
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Public Safety Bargaining Unit
Robert Ray
Von Braun dies at 65 in Virginia hospital
Wernher von Braun, German born rocket scientist who helped orbit America's first satellite and led the Saturn program, died of colon cancer in Alexandria Hospital at 65 after a long illness. Funeral was held Thursday. He retired from NASA in 1972 to Fairchild Industries and remained active in promoting space exploration.
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UPI
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Germantown
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Nelson Rockefeller
Germany
Father's Day Observance Ties to YMCA Origins
National Father's Day is observed Sunday June 19 with roots traced to 1910 when the Spokane YMCA and the Spokane Ministerial Alliance began the custom. In 1924 President Coolidge proclaimed it a national observance. Iowans are urged to start early for July 4 weekend camping as parks may reach capacity. damp Memorial Day crowds left options at certain parks open.
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Washington
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa drought task force completes pump and tank inventory
Des Moines reports Gov. Robert D. Ray says the drought task force has finished an inventory of pumps and tanks to haul water to dry areas. A meeting is planned next Friday to review drought conditions and state and federal aid, plus water conservation, regulation, and park fire potential.
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Robert D. Ray
Most Iowans Needing Rain From Storms Across Iowa
Heavy thunderstorms pounded northwest Iowa for a second day as a weak frontal system kept rain in the forecast across central and eastern Iowa through Friday night. By today most heavy rain was in Sioux City area with two mini tornadoes noted. farmers in Clay County welcomed more than 2 inches of rain in Sioux Rapids as relief for drought.
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Bronx social club arson admits murder by fire
A 41 year old man Jose Antonio Cordero and two 17 year old youths pleaded guilty to murder by arson in a Bronx social club fire that killed 25 and injured 25 on Oct 23. Cordero claimed he acted to protect a woman he regarded as his godmother. Sentencing is July 22 with possible life term. Francisco Mendez pleads not guilty and awaits trial.
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Abortion fund ban passes in House amid HEW bill vote
The House approved a measure barring federal funds for abortions by a 201 to 155 vote as part of a 61.3 billion HEW Labor Education Welfare bill for 1978. The move followed earlier debates on busing and welfare provisions with Carter threatening a veto and weather offering a late forecast of showers and thunderstorms tonight.
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UPI
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Leach backs block on sugar processor payments plan
Rep. Jim Leach of Iowa said he supports a congressional move to halt the Carter administration proposal to make direct payments to U.S. sugar processors. The aim is to keep sugar from gaining a competitive edge over corn sweeteners.
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UPI
Jim Leach
Congress
U.S
President Carter delays 1976 tax filing with extension
Washington (UPI) President Carter maintains an abundance of caution in filing 1976 tax forms delaying submission with a second extension. White House aide Jody Powell cites uncertainty over handling a certain income type and notes forms will be mailed next week. The extension extends until mid July as Mrs. Carter’s overseas trip is resolved.
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