Symbols under attack in holiday ads and law school disputes
The piece notes Spuds MacKenzie in Bud Light ads drawing criticism for Santa Claus imagery and alcohol. It cites Ohio law banning Santa in beer ads, and Iowa City law professors pushing for holiday menu changes and tree relocation. It argues critics overreact but urges festive tolerance.
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Bud Light
Spuds
Santa Claus
Ohio
Santa
Iowa City
Law
College of Law
Law School
Question in Vosmek death: Did Le Grand intend to do it
John Le Grand stands accused of killing Julie Vosmek in April. His attorney argues intoxication from cocaine could have prevented intent, with final jury selection and opening arguments due. Vosmek was found nude in her apartment after being slashed, stabbed, and struck with a hammer.
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Vosmek
LeGrand
John LeGrand
Julie Vosmek
Linn District Court
John Logan
Ellis Blvd
Cedar Rapids Gazette publication and subscription details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette provides daily and Sunday editions from 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscription rates include carrier $2.60 weekly and mail options for Morning Editions and Sunday periods with 4 to 52 week terms. postmaster address changes go to P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Iowa
U.S
Associated Press
AP News
Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc
P.O
Iowa caucuses defended as early test in presidential race
Iowa Republican Gov. Terry Branstad and Democratic Party Chair Bonnie Campbell push back against national criticism of Iowa as first in the presidential process. Campbell plans defense pieces for major outlets while Branstad calls the caucuses a reasonable start in a heartland setting. The debate centers on momentum from Iowa into Southern primaries and whether the state retains first-nation status after 1988.
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Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Bonnie Campbell
Albert Gore Jr
Campbell
Iowa Democratic Party
New York Times
Washington Post
The
Atlanta Constitution
Branstad
Phil Roeder
Democratic Party
White House
Dentures Bring Christmas Hope To Linn County Man
Norman Grimm, 62, of Toddville and a dozen others in Linn County will receive donated dentures. Dentists from the Linn County Dental Society volunteered their services, with funds from individuals supporting a future denture program. Grimm says the new teeth will let him eat properly and may help him find work before Christmas.
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Anne Marty
Norman Grimm
Toddville
Linn County
Linn County Dental Society
Lois Rude
Linn County Health Services
Grimm
Rude
Equal property split in West dissolution case
A Linn District Court judge ordered an equal division of the 50 000 valuated couple property between Margaret West and Roger West after a divorce. Roger receives all real estate while Margaret can place a 25 000 lien, unenforceable until after July 1, 1989, to pursue possible compensation via civil action. Margaret, 30, is serving a 25 year term for shooting her husband. an appeal is pending.
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Roger West
Margaret West
Scott County
Center St. NE
Equal Property Division
L. Vern Robinson
Iowa
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