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1 it Wit A ft 't i i 1 In 1990, authorities reported 218 children living on the street. Two years later that number jumped to 700, a three-fold increase. The study's co-author, Drake University sociologist R. Dean Wright, said the figures likely reflected both actual increases and a greater awareness of homeless children especially among school administrators. The findings are "best estimates" rather than concrete numbers.

But Wright said the study shows that the impact of homelessness is as serious Duffy's The bidding has begun in high-stakes negotiations to prevent the Marshalltown factory from closing. By WILLIAM PETR0SKI Register Staff Writer Ames, la. In an unprecedented move, the Iowa Transportation Commission on Tuesday unanimously pledged $25 million toward keeping Lennox Industries in Iowa by agreeing to complete a four-lane expressway between Des Moines and Marshalltown. "The whole state of Iowa is on your team," commission Chairman Austin Turner told Marshalltown community leaders. They had earlier pleaded with Department of Transportation officials for help, saying the four-lane road is crucial to persuading Lennox to stay because a bigger highway would better serve truck traffic.

DOT officials ordered environmental and engineering studies to begin immediately on the highway project, although a specific date wasn't set for construction. The deal is contingent on Lennox agreeing to locate a consolidated heating and cooling equipment factory in Marshalltown with 1,100 well-paying jobs. 5,000 Vehicles a Day The road between Des Moines and Marshalltown, commonly referred to as the "Marshalltown Diagonal," is used by many Iowans commuting to work and by commercial trucks, which often use it as a link to Interstate Highway 80 near Altoona. The most heavily traveled stretches of the road are used by more than 5,000 cars and trucks daily. The highway is currently four DOT Please turn to Page 3A ii JMfiQJSJER THE IOWA Transportation Commission approved a $25 million project to make Iowa Highway 330 four lanes from Iowa Highway 65 to Iowa Highway 30 near Marshalltown.

Political battle left highway unfinished Ames, la. The so-called "Marshalltown Diagonal" highway was planned in the 1930s as a direct route between Des Moines and Waterloo, but only half of the road was completed after the project became embroiled in a political battle. Historian George Mills said only the segment between Des Moines and Marshalltown was finished because of strong opposition from northeast Iowa newspaper publishers, who believed the road would improve The Des Moines Register's delivery. Retailers in Waterloo and Marshall-town also objected, fearing they would lose customers. The controversy became so heated, Mills said, that the Iowa Legislature forbade the construction of new diagonal highways in Iowa.

Iowa's present law on diagonal highways says such roads should be avoided by highway planners "to the maximum extent possible." THE TWISTER Members of the flHrlrPRNPfi flrp Phone 224-3744 224-3254 HartBldg. HartBldg. I "IT" Stat. Centor(io) "til I30J- Kmha3tofj "-iter" 0) (Highway qb lcxPansion jr Newton fell Des Koines Now that spring has arrived (sort of) in Iowa, an Amish farmer finds that a ride in an open buggy near Kalona is once again the way to go. Although he enjoyed the recent sunshine, he may find a roof helpful today if rain arrives as forecasters predict.

More homeless children in Iowa IF YOU HAVE a question, comment, criticism, suggestion or complaint for your representatives In Coniress. here is now you can reach them. The 4lt3 senators represent everyone in Iowa. House represent everyone from a particular district. If vnn Hnn't Irnnw whn vnur HniiRP mpmhpr Itt mil i BOB NANDELITllE REGISTER that homelessness does exist in rural America," he said.

First Done in 1988 The study, required by federal law, was first done in 1988 and repeated in 1989 and 1990. The data are used by all major state agencies. The study is based on questionnaires sent to schools, social service agencies and shelters. The response rate for 1992 was 55 percent. The study uses a broad definition for homeless, ranging from people on HOMLiSS Please turn toPage 2A Tougher Penalties Bill targets abortion foes who trespass at Iowa clinics By THOMAS A.

F0GARTY Register Staff Writer In an action aimed primarily at Operation Rescue, the Iowa Senate approved legislation Tuesday that would increase penalties for trespassing at clinics and doctors' offices where abortions are performed. "What we're talking about here in some ways is a women's issue," said Sen. Elaine Szymoniak, D-Des Moines, who managed the bill in debate. "It's women who are threatened by these activities." But opponents argued that the bill sets a dangerous precedent by singling out one group for harsher treatment under the law. "I don't condone (Operation Rescue) damaging Planned Parenthood, but I don't believe their criminal activity should be treated any more severely than another group picketing another type of facility," said Sen.

Merlin Bartz, R-Grafton, an opponent. Sent to House Lawmakers voted 29-19 to approve the bill and send it to the Iowa House. House Speaker Harold Van Maa-nen, R-Oskaloosa, who opposes abortion, said time might be running out for the bill. "From a purely procedural position, it'll be difficult to move that bill this year. It could be eligible for next year," he said.

As approved by the Senate, the bill would increase penalties for trespassing at places where "prescription drugs are sold, dispensed or prescribed," a definition that would cover clinics and doctors' offices. Lawmakers approved the bill CLINICS Please turn to Page 3A vnnr olfv nr tnutlfililn nlnrtr Washington, D.C. 20510. House addresses are Washington, D.C. 20515.

Area codes are 202. Iowa two U.S. Senators Address People are becoming more aware that homelessness does exist in rural America. R. Ifcan Wright Drake I diversity sociologist in rural Iowa as it is in urban centers like Chicago and New York.

"People are becoming more aware View Nutritiophsts Pa It, Too Like most of us, they'll eat candy or junk food now and again. Today, Page IT bp'; Charles Grassley (Rep.) Tom Harkin (Dem.) Iowa's 5 U.S. Representatives 135 531 Fred Grandy (Rep.) Jim Leach (Rep.) Jim Ross Lightfoot (Rep.) Jim Nussle (Rep.) Neal Smith (Dem.) 418 2186 2444 308 2373 225-5476 225-6576 225-3806 225-2911 225-4426 Cannon Bldg. RayburnBldg. Raybum Bldg.

Cannon Bldg. Raybum Bldg. An author of a new study says the dramatic increase may partly reflect greater awareness of the problem. By MARK SIEBERT Rkcistkh Stafk Writer More Iowans lived on the street last year, a new statewide study says, and the main reason was a dramatic increase in the number of homeless children. Free Vacuum Cleaner Travel agency deal on flights turns tables on Hoover fiasco By WILLIAM RYBERG Register Business Writer The dust still hasn't settled from a sales promotion fiasco run by Maytag Hoover Europe division.

A London airline ticket agency is trying to boost its business by cashing in on the publicity surrounding the mess with a promotion of its own, the Reuter news service reported Tuesday. Hoover blundered when it offered free airline tickets to customers who purchased appliances for as little as $150. Airline Ticket Network, a discount ticket operation, thinks it has a better idea. It's offering a free Hoover vacuum cleaner to any two adults who buy tickets to fly from the United Kingdom to Miami on British Airways. Reuter quoted a statement from John Swindell, the agency's managing director.

"We felt it was time for a real travel incentive that was clear from the start," Swindell said. Newton-based Maytag has fired three top Hoover Europe executives and plans to take an after-tax charge of $30 million to pay for unanticipated costs from Hoover's ill-fated promotion. Sandy Gardiner, a spokesman for British Airways in New York, said the airline isn't involved in the promotion. But, he said, Airline Ticket Network is a legitimate ticket agency and the offer appears to be legitimate. "They're just buying the tickets from us," said Gardiner.

Lisa Mendheim, a Maytag spokeswoman, said Maytag had no comment on the agency's promotion. Iowans' pen power overwhelms Congress Inside Your Daily Register Clinton's plans spark impassioned pleas from prolific constituents. By JANE NORMAN Of Tiif. Reghtkk's Washington Birkai' Washington, D.C. Ever since President Clinton took office in January after a presidential campaign filled with talk shows, town meetings and 1-800 numbers Iowans have been firing off letters to their congressmen in record numbers.

Iowa offices report they are staggering under bags of HIE CLENTON PRESIDENCY IgMI MM iliillM The First 100 Days 4 lira 4,000 a week, double the usual number in years past, said Caran Kolbe McKee, Grassley's press secretary. The deluge began as soon as the new president arrived and tackled controversial issues such as gays in the military and hasn't let up, McKee said. During the campaign, "people got so involved, and it didn't stop in November," she said. "People are continuing to speak out." "Clinton's Call" Jodie Silverman, press secretary to Sen. Tom Harkin, said her boss is getting 2'2 to three times the mail he received a year ago, much of it about the budget and health care.

"I think it really has to do with Clinton's call to people that they should participate," Silverman said. Rep. Jim Leach, is getting more mail, more phone calls and an aide said it seems like more visitors are dropping by Leach's office than ever before. "Just by and large, it seems like everything we have from the public is in much greater 100 DAYS Please turn to Page 4 A A New Wanted Poster Ten more Iowa fathers are shown on a second poster issued by the attorney general in an effort to collect child support payments. Iowa News, Page 2A Concession by Clinton To answer Republican complaints about wasteful spending, President Clinton agrees to change his $16.3 billion proposal to spur the nation's economy this year.

National News, Page 4A Ann Landers 2T Editorials 6A Business 8S Letters 6A Classifieds 6T Lotteries 3A. 2T Comics 5T People in News 4T Crossword 4T Sports Roundup4S Donald Kaul 7A TV Schedules 4T Copyright 1993 Des Moines Register and Trbune Company A Gannett Newspaper mail, receiving twice as many postcards and letters as they did a year ago. Sen. Charles Grasslov, is fielding about.