Hart’s renewed bid stirs Democratic race with six-way field
The column analyzes the 1988 Democratic presidential prospects as Gary Hart reenters the race. It mocks six contenders including Babbit, Dukakis, Gephardt, Gore, Jackson, and Simon, while arguing Hart’s appeal will fade and the party risks continued split. It notes Cuomo’s shifting chances and the hope that an economic crisis could swing victory to Republicans.
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Mario Cuomo
Hart
Cuomo
New York
Promised Land
Johnny Carson
Moses
Babbit
Dukakis
Gephardt
Gore
Jackson
Simon
Piffle
Geraldine Ferraro
White House
Jim Wright
Six Pack of Lights
Experts advise corrugated boxes for holiday mailing
Cedar Rapids postal staff urge using stout corrugated boxes with proper cushioning for gifts. Improper packaging causes breakage, leaks, and misrouting to the dead parcel department. Alcoholic drinks and some foods may be restricted. A pumpkin was mailed in a noted incident.
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Ken Sullivan
Cedar Rapids
Steve Orendorff
John Burianek
Burianek
Postal Service
Dead Parcel Department
Would-be mayor pleads guilty to fourth degree fraud
Former Anamosa mayoral candidate Rolland Brown pleaded guilty in Jones County District Court to fourth degree fraudulent practices over residency claims. He had earlier denied third degree fraud and sought a jury trial scheduled for Dec. 21. Sentencing is set for Feb. 5.
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Heather Sloman Wood
Gazette
Anamosa
Rolland Brown
Jones County
Brown
Iowa
Cedar St
Connie Sue Ricklefs
State Reformatory
Cedar Street
Mildred Glick
Glick
Cowboy shoots bar patron then self in Cedar Rapids
Police say Jeffery Stevens fired into a bar ceiling then wounded Kerry Nading before shooting himself in a Confetti's Lounge incident. Nading, 21, remains in serious condition after surgery. Stevens, 28, is in critical condition. Investigators describe a motive linked to a breakup.
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Cedar Rapids
Jeffery Stevens
Stevens
Rick Smith Gazette
W Ho
Kerry Nading
Nading
38Th St. SE
University Hospitals
Iowa City
14Th St. SE
Mercy Hospital
James Barnes
Fourth Ave
Barnes
Confetti’s
Kerry
Green Square
Clint Eastwood
Midland Security & Express Co. Inc
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Cedar Rapids Rec Center
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U.S
Associated Press
AP News
Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc
P.O
John
Cedar Hills Community
Reformed Church In America
Gordon Ave
John C. Foster
Keo
Rodney White
the Gazette
Rockport
Rock
Ckport
Walker
Children’s Shoes
Old Capitol Center
Lowe City
Lindale Mall
Skimmer
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