Ethics task force stymied in work in Iowa
Des Moines reports the Governor's Task Force on Government Ethics struggles to define acceptable conduct amid vague statutes and lack of guidance. The 10 member panel, created Sept. 14 by Gov. Ray, must draft a code of ethics while weighing tougher standards for public servants and practical reforms. The group aims to deliver recommendations before the January legislative reconvening, but semantic debates and broad scope hinder progress.
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Robert D. Ray
Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department
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Francis Becker
Iowa Supreme Court
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Hedo Zacherle
Iowa Bar Association
Committee
Publc
Man pleads not guilty in Keokuk County drug case
Donald L. Hesseltine, 21, of Washington, pleaded not guilty in district court to delivering a controlled substance and sought time to enter pleas on additional counts including another drug charge and a concealed weapon charge. He is free on bond, with Nov. 10 set to enter pleas. A raid on Oct. 13 led to warrants for four suspects. Hesseltine is arraigned, others awaiting arraignment.
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Evening Journal
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Hesseltine
Washington
Arthur McGiverin
Keokuk
Washington voters may still register for Nov elections
Voters planning to cast ballots in Washington municipal election November 8 may register today. Auditor Curtis Mineart said the county office will stay open in the courthouse until 5 p.m. to register those eligible. Voters must be registered in their current precinct to vote.
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Iowa hospitals face price-fixing suit in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids hospitals St. Luke's Methodist and Mercy anticipate a price-fixing lawsuit from the Iowa attorney general within a week. Official letters from Assistant Attorney General John R. Perkins confirm notice. The petition alleges the two hospitals conspired to raise and stabilize rates for private and semi-private rooms and other services.
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Iowa liquor store sales rise despite price hike
Des Moines reports Iowa liquor stores sold 8.9 million dollars of liquor in September, about 15 000 cases, up 1.4 million from September 1976 despite an August 1 price increase. August sales also topped the prior year by 550000 dollars.
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Vietnamese DC3 Hijacked To Singapore Border Air Base
A Vietnamese DC3 airliner with 36 passengers was hijacked during a domestic flight and flown to Seletar training air base near Singapore. Four hijackers were believed aboard as police led by Commissioner Tan Teck Kim sealed off the area and barred reporters.
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United Nations rebukes Israel for expansion
The General Assembly condemned Israel for establishing new settlements in occupied lands. Israel’s lone no vote argued the lands are biblical to the Jewish people, while the resolution urged urgent contact by Secretary General Waldheim and a year-end report to the UN bodies.
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Egypt
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Menahem Begin
Waldehim
Pressure Mounts Over U S Oil Firms Actions and Rules
Washington reports two parallel moves pressuring U S oil and gas companies as Congress debates energy laws. Interior Secretary Andrus orders Texaco to submit a plan by Dec 1 1977 to boost Tiger Shoal field output with 129 million cubic feet daily increase. SEC proposes present value disclosures of future revenues from reserves to curb misleading data and potential penalties.
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New Orleans
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Senate
Weather outlook shows clear night and mild Sunday
The forecast calls for clear skies tonight with lows in the 40s. Sunday will be cloudy and mild with highs around 70.
Prisoner exchange eyed to bring Americans home by Christmas
About 240 Americans imprisoned in Mexican jails are to be repatriated under a treaty signed by President Carter. U.S. Embassy officials expect the first two plane loads to depart by December 9 with the remaining prisoners returning by December 16, prior to Christmas.
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Carter hosts a family weekend at Camp David with top aides
President Carter invites most of his senior staff and their families to Camp David for a family weekend with no set agenda. Deputy press secretary Rex Granum notes the gathering includes Hamilton Jordan Jody Powell Robert Lipshutz Stuart Eizenstat and Frank Moore as key aides.
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Arrest accused child beater
ST. LOUIS (UPI) A man awaiting trial for murder in a 2-year-old boy death was arrested on Friday in connection with attacks on two other children while free on bond. Sear. Dunn, 31, faces assault with intent to maim charges involving his daughter Corrina Maksimovich and a 14 month old girl. Police say beatings occurred daily, with the 18-year-old mother reluctant to notify authorities. The separate case was to be presented to a grand jury. Dunn had been living with the mother of the younger girl while free on a $15,000 bond after being indicted on second-degree murder in the Bruegge case.
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Circuit Attorney's Office
John A. Bruegge
Nation ready for goblins
United Press International reports New York City sees a man with a six foot tail and a lion mask in Grand Central Station provoking Halloween mood. Across the United States officials warn trick or treaters of poison or razor blade hazards while health officials urge fruit over junk food. Circleville Ohio hosts an 80 foot pumpkin water tank at its Pumpkin Carnival and Half Moon Bay California claims larger real pumpkins with a 210 pound weigh-in winner.
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Time to change clocks back as daylight saving ends
Washington reports Americans should set clocks back one hour before bed as daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday. The 1966 uniform act governs the system, with exemptions like Indiana counties, Hawaii, and territories staying on standard time year round.
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CIA studied ice pick brain operations for memory destruction
CIA mind control history reveals rejected ice pick lobotomy proposals as inhumane and risky, with 1972 end date cited. Documents also describe chemical lobotomy research and bizarre ideas such as quaking rooms, lights, odors, and drug hypnosis experiments on Russian agents, per Science Trends via FOIA.
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