PGA Championship at Shoal Creek Sparks Civil Rights Debate
The PGA faces backlash as Shoal Creek, the event site, lacks black members. Civil rights groups criticize sponsors and networks for continuing before contracts expire. The column argues private clubs may exclude, but public associations must address bias and public policy implications.
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Professional Golfers Association
Country Club
Birmingham
Shoal Creek
PGA
Abc-Tv
ESPN
Golf
Tougher animal cruelty laws sought in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids city veterinarian Dr Russell Anthony pledges to seek tougher animal cruelty laws after a group of teens allegedly burned two cats. He notes state penalties are weak and cites a reward fund growing toward six thousand dollars as Crime Stoppers weighs its role.
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Lonnie Zingula
Animal Shelter
Antho
Daniels Park
Cedar Rapids
Anthony
First Avenue
Park Court SE
Crime Stoppers Unit
Crime Stoppers Board
Thomas Ecker
Renee Hanrahan
Police Department
Woman loses sexual harassment suit against McGregor Electronics
A Monona woman Lisa Ann Burns 28 lost her federal suit alleging sexual harassment at McGregor Electronics. Judge W C Stuart ruled the claimed hostile environment did not cause constructive discharge as Burns quit after a 1984 dispute with another employee and little harassment occurred during her final stint.
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Dick Hogan Gazette
Monona
McGregor Electronics
W.C. Stuart
Lisa Ann Burns
Stuart
U.S
Iowa
Burns
Paul Oslac
Propo
Penthouse
Playboy
Cedar Rapids
Eugene Ottaway
Oslac
Easy Rider
Ottaway
Sex charges name retired Cedar Rapids chiropractor
A retired Cedar Rapids chiropractor, Dr. Thomas Sturgeon, 64, appeared in court on two sex related charges involving teenagers. He is accused of performing a sex act on a 13 year old boy at his home and attempting sexual mistreatment of a 14 year old girl on March 15. He was released on recognizance and has a court appointed attorney.
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Cedar Rapids
Thomas Sturgeon
10Th St. SE
Linn County
Sturgeon
Walter Grant
the Gazette Co
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P.O
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Mass
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