Eskimo-Indian Olympics in Fairbanks Draws Odd Feats
In Fairbanks Alaska the Eskimo-Indian Olympics showcases ear pull and ear weight contests along with blanket toss and four-man carry. Robert Okpeaha Jr. of Barrow wins both ear pull and ear weight. 16 pounds on the ear, 428 feet. World record 2777 feet 10 inches stands from 1984.
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Alaska
Seattle
Fairbanks
McDonald
Arctic Circle
Wadena
Joe Ogle
Tim Mowry
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Lew Freedman
Anchorage Daily News
Robert Okpeaha Jr
Barrow
Brian Walker
Okpeaha
Dumbo
Freedman
Lawyer sentenced for threat to judge
In Houston, attorney Jack Love received six months in jail and a $1500 fine after threatening to burn a cross on a Jewish judge's lawn. State District Judge Michael McSpadden upheld the sentence for contempt and denied bond pending appeal. The judge called the remarks obscene hateful and filthy, while the defense offered First Amendment arguments.
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Houston
Michael McSpadden
Jack Love
McSpadden
Love
Sherman Ross
Official Visitors Guide for WIBC convention in Cedar Rapids
The Official Visitors Guide targets WIBC delegates arriving in Cedar Rapids next April. A joint effort by Cedar Rapids, Iowa City Coralville, and Amana Colonies bureaus with East Post Publishing will provide a visitor friendly guide with shops dining transportation and a coupon book to boost local business. Twenty million dollars in estimated regional sales are anticipated from WIBC attendees.
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George C. Ford Gazette
Women’s International Bowling Congress
WIBC
Cedar Rapids
Convention and Visitors
Garrett
Alice Anderson
Joy Oldfield
East Post Publishing
Oldfield
Iowa City
Amana
Marty Schuhmacher
L.W. Ward Joy Oldfield
Marion
Jim Garrett
Cedar Rapids Area
Harkin Tauke Debate on Abortion Tonight in Cedar Rapids
U S Senate race rivals Tom Harkin and Tom Tauke clash on abortion and health policy in a televised Cedar Rapids debate airing 7 to 8 p m across CBS Iowa affiliates. Viewers weigh mid August events as NARAL and Right to Life organize competing watch gatherings. The debate is one of four with topics including education environment and farm policy.
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Iowa
Tom Harkin
Tom Tauke
Kgan-Tv
Channel 2
Cedar Rapids
CBS
Harkin
Tai
Drake University
Dennis Goldford
Gold
Goldford
National Abortion Rights Action League
NARAL
Minnesota welcomes Lotto America with $21 million jackpot
Minnesota began selling Lotto America tickets on Tuesday as 1 500 businesses joined the online draw. By 4 p.m. sales reached about $391 519 for Lotto America and $125 845 for Daily 3. Drawings occur Wednesdays and Saturdays with a 1 in 12 913 583 chance to win the jackpot.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
George Andersen
Andersen
Bob Meyer
Bloomington
Meyer
Linda
Mary Kambestad
Wisconsin
Lotto America
Daily 3
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Sixth St
51St St. NE
Cedar Gazette
Gazette Company
Nee
Third Avenue
Associated Press
AP News
Kennedy Sr
National Academy For Paralegal Studies, Inc
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Sioux City
Rochure
Garrett and
Tauke
John Kirsch
Ford
Kansas
Missouri
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Rhode Island
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Montana
Idaho
South Dakota
Maine
John Patterson
St. Cloud
Patterson
Sue iValieely Neals
Center Point
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