Ray urges action on pay increases in state contracts
Des Moines Iowa Gov Robert D Ray urged the legislature to curb salary hike proposals in contracts under negotiation if they seem excessive given the state’s fiscal outlook. He said lawmakers will decide if proposed raises are reasonable and may not grant what is bargained for. He also urged University of Iowa and Iowa State University to settle their football series and criticized Senate delays in confirming Maurice Van Nostrand to a second term as Iowa Commerce Commission chairman.
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Des Moines
UPI
Robert D. Ray
Ray
University of Iowa
Iowa State University
Senate
Iowa Commerce Commission
Maurice van Nostrand
Commission
van Nostrand
Injured Worker Loses Thumb at Crane Co Plant
Roger Shadt of Brighton lost a thumb in a Friday accident at the Crane Co plant. He was taken to Washington County Hospital for treatment and is reported making satisfactory recovery.
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Roger Shadt
Brighton
Crane Co
Shadt
Washington County Hospital
Weather threats loom as Iowa faces humid heat and storms
Warm humid conditions persist through the next several days with potential severe thunderstorms across central, west, and northern Iowa tonight into Tuesday. Sunday into Sunday night saw thundershowers across much of the state, with Lamont reporting 0.90 inches and Waukon 0.79 inches of rain.
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United Press International
Iowa
National Weather Service
Lamont
Waukon
Mural Discovered During Wallpaper Removal in Nazarene Parsonage
The Ron Browns found a four wall mural in their home at 426 East Madison Street, the old Nazarene Church parsonage. Local art instructor Carlton Bump estimates the mural is 40 to 50 years old and the Browns seek information on its painter and date of installation.
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Ron Browns
East
Madison Street
Nazarene Church
Carlton Bump
Pleasantville Man Killed. Wife Detained for Interrogation
State agents and Marion County authorities investigated the slaying of 78 year old Ralph Richards shot in his bed Saturday. Gr Grace Richards 76 was taken into custody and sent to Des Moines hospital for a psychiatric examination.
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Pleasantville, Iowa
UPI
Marion County
Ralph Richards
Grace
Des Moines
Iowa plans $68 million state pay package over two years
Des Moines reports state officials propose about $68 million for pay raises and fringe benefits for roughly 40,000 employees over the next biennium. The plan outlines a 5 percent annual cost-of-living increase plus merit raises and benefits, with first-year costs at $23 million and second-year costs at $45 million. Negotiations under a new collective bargaining system involve unions, with possible higher demands from beer, liquor, and blue collar workers. The Legislature delays approval awaiting Governor Ray’s call for a special session.
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DES Moines
SDPA
Social Services Department
Robert Ray
Des Moines Eyes Cheaters on Driving Tests
DES MOINES UPI reports Iowa DOT Director Allan Stokes says staff monitor written tests for cheating. He notes summertime influx increases cheating risk but existing anti cheating plans emphasize surveillance, fast service, and varied test versions to deter copying.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa Department of Transportation
Allan Stokes
DOT
Stokes
Dismissal in DES cancer suit by 144 women in Detroit
Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Roumell dismissed a suit filed by 144 women alleging their mothers took the DES drug during pregnancy to prevent miscarriages and cause cancer. The judge ruled the case invalid for failing to name specific products or manufacturers and said plaintiffs cannot sue all drug makers. The women said they will appeal the ruling.
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Detroit
UPI
Wayne County
Thomas Roumell
Bigfoot sighting reported near Mission
A seven foot tall hairy creature with 14 inch footprints crossed a bus route near Mission on Sunday morning and vanished into the bush. The RCMP found 14 inch footprints. an Oregon investigator and Canadian associates appeared on scene and deemed the sighting credible though a hoax possibility lingered.
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Mission
British Columbia
UPI
Bigfoot
Oregon
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Peter Byrne
Bigfoot Information Center
Hood River
Ore
Pacific Stage Line
Byrne
Thunderstorms Likely Tonight and Tuesday Weather Alert
Thunderstorms are likely tonight and Tuesday with some severe storms possible in the west and central areas. Tonight lows near 60 with highs around 80 Tuesday.
Source of anti ERA funds questioned
DES MOINES UPI Peg Anderson chair Iowa Women s Political Caucus says opponents of the ERA are backed by large funds from forces unwilling to accept change in society Some anti ERA money allegedly comes from the John Birch Society Conservative Party and Young Americans for Freedom Anderson cites a NYPIRG report and notes ERA supporters are unsure of exact sources A rally at the Statehouse is set for 6 PM with Schlafly linked to the Stop ERA group also attending a separate rally at 5 PM Yellow armbands stickers and flowers were used by ERA supporters Senate leaders criticize the displays and plan a final picnic at the Iowa State Fairgrounds after canceling an ERA hearing
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Des Moines
UPI
Peg Anderson
Iowa Women's Political Caucus
Anderson
Cedar Falls
Statehouse
New York Public Interest Research Group
John Birch Society
Conservative Party
Young Americans For Freedom
Louise Moon
Iowa League of Women Voters
Phyllis Schlafly
Alton
Ill
Stop Era
Eugene Hill
D-Newton
Senate
United States
Hill
Newton Democrat
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Bert Priebe
D-Algona
Energy taxes proposed for direct public rebates
Treasury secretary Blumenthal testified before the House Ways and Means Committee that nearly all energy tax proceeds would be returned to the public as direct rebates. He said per capita credits would go to all income taxpayers and to beneficiaries of Social Security SSI railroad retirement and AFDC programs, with funds funded by the energy plan.
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Washington
UPI
Treasury
Michael Blumenthal
House
Ways and Means
Carter
Blumenthal
al Ullman
Tornado and hail storms hit Oklahoma towns
Thunderstorms battered the Midlands with tornadoes and heavy hail causing flooding. Tornadoes touched south central Oklahoma, with Alma County hardest hit where three homes were destroyed and a 72 year old woman was seriously injured. Other funnels were seen near Elmore City Wynnewood Davis and Lindsay but with no injuries or major damage.
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Oklahoma
Alma County
Elmore City
Wynnewood
Davis
Lindsay
Helmet saves cyclist from serious injury
A 16-year-old Wayland motorcyclist, Jesse Delgado, was hospitalized with minor injuries after a car motorcyclist collision north of Coppock. His helmet and eye protection likely prevented more serious harm as his head and elbow were thrown through a windshield. The incident occurred at 7 10 p m on a gravel road when Delgado suddenly emerged from a field entrance. The car, driven by Joel V Reighard, struck the motorcycle broadside. Delgado faces pending charges.
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The
Evening Journal
Wayland
Coppock
Sherriff
Clifford Elmore
Jesse $8
Delgado
Washington County Hospital
Joel V. Reighard
Washington
Elmore
Reighard
Science fiction aura surrounds cancer drug unit
In Iowa City the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy develops anti cancer drug formulations for the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Dale Wurster and Dr. John Lach lead a high control manufacturing process including lyophilization to create stable injectable forms, with strict sterility and precise dosages. Continuous quality checks precede scaled production for clinical trials.
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Cancer Drug Unit
Sue Barnes
U of
Iowa City
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
College of Pharmacy
National Cancer Institute
NCI
Dale E. Wurster
College
Dr. Lach
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