Incredible 87 awards light up with Hart as Man of the Year
The Incredible Poll names Gary Hart the Incredible Man of the Year for 1987 after an arch list of winners. Ollie North Mikhail Gorbachev and Donald Trump are cited as rivals. The piece satirically skewers politics, media figures, and public figures with humorous awards and barbs.
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Ewans
Gary Hart
Hart
Miami
Ottumwa
Ollie North
Mikhail Gorbachev
Donald Trump
Correction policy for Gazette reports and headlines
The Gazette outlines its process for addressing complaints about accuracy fairness and completeness. It states that corrections or clarifications will be published in this space, referencing the Donald Kaul column by Mike Deupree and providing a contact phone number 398-8313.
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Girl fends off attacking gator near park canal
A 12 year old girl in Port Charlotte Florida grabbed the jaws of a 65 pound alligator after it latched onto her legs on Christmas Eve in a canal behind McGuire Park. She was treated and released at St Joseph Hospital and credited with saving her life.
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St. Joseph Hospital
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Tom Tappa
Jeannette Arbil
Jeannette Arbill
Parenting by the Book and Six Competing Approaches
The article notes six different parenting books offering distinct strategies for raising well-adjusted children. It presents the idea of an objective authority but highlights the variability among methods and advice for parents seeking guidance.
Barbara Mandrell writes a biography amid ongoing music career
The singer known as the angel of country music works on a forthcoming life story while continuing to release albums and tour. Barbara Mandrell remains visible with new projects and frequent concert appearances as her star climbs.
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Barbara Mandrell
Martina Timson Returns After Forced County Departure
Martina Timson is back home after being forced to leave the county. A new group home for the mentally handicapped opens in Sigourney Iowa, with plans noted in Today page 174.
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Martina Timson
Sigourney
Iowa
Learning to Diet Right
Victims of Prader-Will syndrome learn to control constant hunger with diet plans and support. Patients acknowledge the difficulty but commit to sticking with the program and lifestyle changes.
Sacrifices for Her Family by Lee Hart in Spotlight
Lee Hart wife of Gary Hart endures renewed media scrutiny as questions about the candidate's faithfulness surface. Friends say her choices reflect ongoing sacrifices for family amid the political storm.
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Lee Hart
Gary Hart
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Drinking and Women Alcohol Effects Studied Locally
A local survey in Iowa examines how heavy drinking affects women differently from men. The reproductive system undergoes changes with excessive alcohol, with findings reported in Iowa Today page 23A.
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Iowa
Scottish farmers raise sheep for cashmere wool demand
Enterprising Scottish farmers break with tradition to raise sheep for cashmere wool used in the country’s sought after sweaters. The piece notes the rising fashion and industry in Scotland as farms adapt to fashion needs.
Mao widow Jiang Qing reportedly freed from prison
A Hong Kong magazine says Jiang Qing, widow of Mao Tse tung, is released from prison and living near Beijing in poor health. The piece notes she and three Gang of Four members were convicted after Mao’s death for attempting to seize power during the Cultural Revolution.
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Russian leader named Time's Man of the Year
Mikhail Gorbachev was named Time magazine’s Man of the Year for 1987, the fourth Soviet leader on the cover and the first solo feature since Khrushchev in 1957. Tedious runups included North and Arias as runners up, with Time praising his openness and reform while noting the title reflects influence on world affairs.
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Oliver North
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Law
West
Yuri Andropov
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Gossett Marries Soap Star in Herzlia Christmas Ceremony
Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr. wed soap actress Cyndi James Reese in a Christmas wedding in Herzlia Israel. Publicist Barbara Barkay quoted Gossett, 50, about life changes and happiness. Reese stars as Lexy on Days of Our Lives.
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Herzlia
Barbara Barkay
Gossett
Cyndi James Reese
Lexy
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