Blow Out review praises style over plot and scream
Brian De Palma's Blow Out stars John Travolta as a sound technician who witnesses a politician's car crash and uncovers a cover up. The film juxtaposes thriller shocks with meta commentary on cinema and the pursuit of the perfect scream.
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Inmate Escape Shuts Montrose Prison Farm Two Men Missing
Lee County sheriff's officials seek Harold R. Veach and Jimmy D. Holiday after they walked away from the Montrose state prison farm. Veach, 32, a 10 year second degree robbery term from Linn County, and Holiday, 28, a 10 year second degree robbery conviction from Wayne County, were reported missing around 9 p.m. Saturday. The story also notes weather concerns for crops and a separate Iowa loan program for beginning farmers using tax exempt bonds.
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Hobo King and Queen Crowned at National Convention
Maury, a five time king, and Lizzie Williams named hobo royalty at the National Hobo Convention. Williams becomes the first black woman to wear the crown as hobos mark the vagabond lifestyle's waning peak during the Great Depression era.
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Lump" Williams
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Rainy Weekend Hits Iowa Crops Hard in North
The heaviest weekend rainfall drenched northern Iowa, worsening crop conditions. Agricultural expert Dale Studt notes excess moisture causes root problems and overall crop stress in the region.
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Dale Studt
Body of Mason City man recovered from Clear Lake
The body of 39 year old Roger N Pralle of Mason City was recovered from Clear Lake around 5 10 p m Sunday after he slipped through the center of a tube about 75 yards offshore at 3 30 p m Friends reported a loud splash and his disappearance An autopsy was planned for Monday.
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Roger N. Pralle
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Military Briefs highlight service promotions and assignments
Promoted Marine Pfc. Robert W. Beresford and Maj. Richard H. Rima advance in rank within the 1st Marine division and Tactical Engineering at Patrick AFB. Airmen Jeffrey L. Scott, Daniel E. Bolton, Kevin G. Sanford, Kevin C. Weatherbee, Terry L. White, and Becky F. Yansky receive new training assignments across Lackland Chanute Lowry Davis-Monthan Brooks and other bases. Lance Cpl. Roger Landis promoted at Subic Bay. Steven Buttleman wins a Navy Reserve Center logo contest. Anne Woods places second. Staff Sgt. Paul T. Osterhaus assigned to ROTC supply unit at the University of Arkansas for three years.
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D Ave
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Springville
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Bank Ceiling Collapses in Tulsa Bank Lobby
The steel and cement ceiling of Boulder Bank and Trust Co in the Oil Center Building collapsed Sunday afternoon. The empty lobby suffered smashed desks and counters as the concrete roof stayed intact. Security guard Lex Holt said it would have killed workers if it had been a workday.
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