Government tests on tampons raise questions in toxic shock case
Procter and Gamble witnesses testified on August 1980 CDC links between Rely tampons and toxic shock. Dr. James Todd argued tests did not prove causation while Gordon Hassing said warnings were withheld to avoid false alarms. The suit by Michael Kehm seeks damages over his wife Patricia Kehm's 1980 death.
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Michael Kehm
Cedar Rapids
Patricia
Hassing
Kehm
Tom Riley
Riley
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Rely
Todd
Procter and Gamble
Thomas Calder
Cincinnati
CDC
Katherine Shands
FDA
Canada
Expanded Vietnam War exemption opens to more veterans
Gov. Robert Ray signed a law widening the Vietnam War eligibility window for the state military service tax exemption from 1964–1973 to 1961–1975. Activated duty veterans may claim about 65 dollars off their taxes. Applications are retroactive to January and due by July 1 at local assessors with contact points Forest Holveck and Dale Piersall for questions.
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Robert Ray
U.S
Ramey IDOT Discuss Parking Ban Reinstatement in Marion
Marion City Manager Carl Ramey meets IDOT officials to discuss restoring parking on Seventh Avenue downtown. City favors two sided parking between 10th and 13th streets with peak hour bans, seeking IDOT approval for a 90 day test and a traffic impact plan. Wayne Engle notes merchants will cover towing costs if needed.
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Marion
Carl Ramey
Iowa
Parkers
Wayne Engle
Good Neighbor Day set for May 2 in Marion
The fifth annual Good Neighbor Day in Marion is scheduled for Sunday May 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. Volunteers will perform odd jobs for seniors and handicapped residents. Registrations due by April 27 at Marion City Hall contact Jeff Schott or IMPACT member Pat Carter.
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Marion
Citizens’ Committee
Marion City Hall
Jeff Schott
City Hall
Impact
Pat Carter
Marion School Board Special Meeting Targets Teacher Terminations
The Marion Independent School District will hold a special meeting Saturday at 8:15 a.m. in the Longfellow administration building with a closed hearing at 9 a.m. to consider appeals from teachers issued termination notices for next year. Louis XIV war note appears as unrelated historical item.
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Marion Independent School Board
Longfellow
Marion man seeks seat in District 47
Patrick O'Brien a 25 year old Marion resident announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Iowa House District 47 He grew up in the district and attended Linn Man schools He is a Regis High School graduate studied industrial administration at Iowa State University He worked at Rockwell Collins until a July layoff and now is a jeweler with Gould Bailey Keepsake Diamond Center at Lindale Mall He and his wife Vicki live at 3085 Eighth St Marion District 47 is a new district in Linn County including Marion Coggon Central City Robins and Cedar Rapids precinct 42
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Patrick O'Brien
Marion
Iowa
Linn-Mar
O’brien
Regis High School
Iowa State University
Rockwell Collins
Gould & Bailey Keepsake
Lindale Mall
Vicki
Eighth St
Jackson
Maine
Linn County
Coggon
Central City
Robins
Cedar Rapids
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Federal
Centers For Disease Control
Forest Holveck
Dale Piersall
Enth Avenue
IDOT
Ramey
Bob Henely
Henely
Marion News
First St
Nordman Jewelry
Culligan
France
Louis XIV
Spain
Marion Man
Chambray
7Th Ave
Hmert
Jan, Teller
Jan
First Trust and Savings Bank
1St Ave
12Th Ave
3Rd St. S.E
Third ST
Dows ST. Ely
FDIC
Marietta Linton
Ralmar’s
Balmar’s
Marietta
Wilroy
Indale
1St Avenue N.E
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