Sister Mildred Trzil dies amid Legionnaires disease scare
Sister Mildred Trzil, 71, of Sacred Heart convent in Cedar Rapids, died after noon Wednesday from suspected Legionnaires disease. Health officials say no confirmed contagion risk exists and cases are under study by CDC and state labs.
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Prince Bernhard resigns as inspector general of Dutch forces
The Hague announced Prince Bernhard resigned from all public functions amid a government probe into charges linked to the Lockheed bribery scandal. In other items, a disgruntled apprentice hostage taker held a 36th floor Chessie Systems office, and energy tax and campaign finance debates were noted.
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Cemetery Sign Bans Flower Picking on Other Graves
Alabama cemetery imposes a rule allowing only the grave owner to pick flowers. The sign warns visitors not to disturb or remove blooms from graves other than their own.
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Dole Presses Carter Over Embargo Loophole At Iowa Fair
Des Moines Republican vice presidential candidate Robert Dole challenged Jimmy Carter’s grain embargo stance after the Iowa State Fair remarks. He argued Carter’s language revealed a loophole and asserted no embargoes without a national emergency. Dole contrasted Ford and Carter on grain reserves and federal estate tax reform, concluding with a lighter note about fair tickets and attendance.
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Colton Cleared of Charge Amid Bar Ethics Row
Colton denied allegations by former Police Chief Wallace LaPeters that he influenced a witness to aid Colton's client. Colton released tapes and letters suggesting LaPeters sought to blackmail him to stay on as chief. The Linn County grievance committee found the Hepperle testimony claim unfounded and Colton asserted the others lacked merit.
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Nickel Gas Eyed As Disease Cause
Philadelphia report ties Legionnaires disease to nickel carbonyl exposure. University of Connecticut researchers find nickel in victims' organs at levels five to eight times higher than controls, with CDC analysis underway. Authorities seek exposure source amid rising cases and hospitalizations. symptoms differ from typical nickel poisoning but similarities noted.
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Hopkins Admits Guilt In Investment Cases
Iowa City Hopkins pled guilty to two misdemeanor improper sale of securities charges in Johnson County District Court. The plea linked probation terms to settlement of a Meadows bankruptcy suit and potential dismissal of related criminal charges if conditions are met.
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Winds Clear Smog After Strong Iowa Storm
Winds were expected to sweep away hazy air in Iowa including Cedar Rapids, lowering ozone to safer levels. The Linn County Health Department reported peak ozone at 135 ppb in Cedar Rapids, below normal but still high. hospitals noted some respiratory concerns among vulnerable groups. Air quality advisories were lifted as conditions improved.
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