Confusion Between Oxford and Oxford Junction Hits Post Office
In eastern Iowa two towns with nearly identical names and ZIPs 52322 and 52323 create frequent mail mixups. Residents and salespeople alike misdirect deliveries as Oxford Junction locals emphasize calling the towns by their proper names to avoid errors.
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Oxford Junction
U.S. Postal Service
Oxford
Johnson County
Jones County
Harold Rehmke
Ray Straton
Straton
Davenport
Compromise settlement reached in Edwards death case
In Anamosa, the estate of Mr and Mrs Clarence Edwards filed a negligence claim seeking 302550 for him and 152225 for Patricia after their murders on January 29 1975. Ronald Wayne Brewer a reformatory inmate was convicted of the slayings and is serving life terms. The state denied liability in the settlement filed in Jones County District Court.
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Anamosa
Clarence Edwards
Edwards
Patricia
the Edwards
Reformatory
Ronald Wayne Brewer
Charles M. Dunlap
The
Estates
Brewer
Jones County District Court
Iowa Grain Elevator Explosions Put State Second Worst
A legislative study by Iowa State University finds Iowa ranks second nationally for grain elevator explosions from 1958 through 1975 with 22 incidents. Nebraska leads with 23, Kansas reported 11, highlighting aging buildings and electrical violations as key risk factors.
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Iowa
Iowa State University
Nebraska
Kansas
Walter Johnson
Iowa Bureau of Labor
Dale Bluhm
Iowa City set for 7 million Old Capitol mall sale
City officials and Old Capitol Associates agree on terms for a 7 million shopping mall on two blocks south of the Pentacrest. Old Capitol pays 595000 for the land. a parking ramp will be built. Land transfer anticipated late next summer with mall construction starting about November 1 1978 pending council approval within 30 days.
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Iowa City
Old Capitol Associates
Old Capitol
University of Iowa Pentacrest
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Rehmke
Owa
Oxford Mills
Rs Gaara
United Press International
Thomas H. Lebuhn, C.L.A
Higley
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Massachusetts
Financ AM
Commercial Credit Commercial Credit Plan, Inc
Cedar Rapids
Center Point Road
N.E
Des Moines
Sioux City
Waterloo
Women’s Coats & Jackets
Reg. Price
Leather Jackets & Coats Reg
Hopsack
Thirty Second
Oakland Rd
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