Services Pending Pflughaupt dies at 78 after sudden illness
William F. Pflughaupt 78 of 1622 First Ave NE died Sunday at home after a sudden illness. Services are pending at Turner Chapel East. Memorials may go to a charity of the donor s choice.
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Icy storm snarls Iowa roads stranding hundreds
WOI-TV reporters from Ames described 500 vehicles stalled along I 35 three miles north of Des Moines as ice covered stretches of I 80 and 35 and I 1 80 near Newton closed. Cars were abandoned with luggage as motels filled. I 235 through Des Moines faced blockages after a bus truck crash with no injuries reported.
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Ice and snow strand dozens as Iowa roads shut down
Freezing rain sleet and snow reduced visibility and iced roads across multiple Iowa counties. About 30 vehicles were stranded near Grinnell at the I-80 and Highway 146 junction, with semis overturned near Ossian and several counties reporting slick highways. Airports faced ice on runways and several flights canceled. Weather warnings urged motorists to stay home as warmer air was forecast for Monday.
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Schools rely less on property taxes for funding nationwide
The Census Bureau finds local property tax revenue for U.S. schools fell from 29.6 to 27.6 percent in 1980 as states shift toward state aid amid tax-limiting measures. Total school spending reached $102.2 billion, with per pupil averages varying by state from Alaska’s $5,359 to Alabama’s $1,507.
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Washington calendar previews a quiet Congress and White House week
The week in Washington centers on executive actions and budget talks. President Reagan will sign an executive order creating a Task Force on Legal Equity for Women at the White House, with other events including a Poland seminar at Georgetown and inflation notes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Defense and OMB chiefs will discuss the 1983 military budget, with a proposed outlay of 215 billion dollars. Christmas Eve closes government offices early as the Reagans host family at the White House.
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Plane Crash Kills Two Near Agency Iowa
Two Emmetsburg residents Timothy Joseph O Leary aged 50 and Joseph Merle Joyce aged 62 died when a single engine plane crashed in a field six miles north of Agency in Wapello County. The aircraft had departed Waverly Tennessee before 11 am bound for Emmetsburg. FAA investigators are probing the accident.
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Shortest Day Heralds Winter Poised Over North America
UPI notes that the winter solstice arrives at 4:51 p.m. CST as the sun sits over the Tropic of Capricorn marking the start of Southern Hemisphere summer. The piece recalls poets and writers on winter, then warns of colder winds for the northern latitudes despite returning sun.
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Santas Keep Hope Alive Amid Tough Holiday Economy
At Westdale Mall Santas report cautious optimism as parents struggle financially. Children request both modest and pricey gifts while Santas explain limits and emphasize surprises. A small miracle arrives with a child’s letter to Santa bearing a two cent stamp, evoking nostalgia.
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Cedar Rapids woman charged after burglary at ex-boyfriend’s apartment
Susan Marie Bradnock, 35, of 348 25th Ave. SW, arrested Sunday and charged with burglary and criminal trespass after James H. Johnson’s Cedar Rapids apartment was entered Friday. Looted items included a $500 stereo amplifier and $300 cassette deck. two shirts burned in the tub. Arson charges pending.
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Grand Mound Man Dies After Two Car Davenport Crash
Scott County officials identify Thomas Stidham 23 of Grand Mound as the driver who died from injuries after a passing attempt caused a collision with Daniel E. Spears 20 of Davenport one mile north of Davenport. Spears remained in stable condition at a Davenport hospital.
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Santas share tips on making visits comfy for kids
San ta Claus needs tact and psychology as weary volunteers like Dan Tjelmeland and Walt Robinette guide frightened children. They describe letting youngsters approach slowly, using props like Elfie, and guiding parents to loosen grips so kids can run to Santa when ready.
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Funeral attended by thousands for Lazarus the dog
About 10,000 mourners gathered in San Francisco in 1862 for the funeral of Lazarus a mongrel dog honored for his companionship and loyalty in a city that felt the loss deeply.
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Daily Vital Statistics and Emergency Calls Digest
Birth announcements list new daughters and sons for multiple Marion area couples on December 19 and 20. Emergency records note medical incidents and an odor investigation across Cedar Rapids and Marion locations from Saturday evening to Sunday afternoon.
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End of year tips for financial and health checks
A year end reminder from the American Council of Life Insurance urges reviewing life insurance coverage and updating wills. It also advises scheduling a dentist visit, a physical, and home repairs such as fixing a dripping faucet. Act now before a future need arises.
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