Deaths R D Mikkalson 55 Beloit Wis former Beloit College exec
Robert D Mikkalson 55 of Beloit Wisconsin and longtime Cedar Rapids resident died Wednesday after a short illness. He worked as a news and sports announcer for WMT TV and Radio 1955 1960 and as a sales executive for WMT Radio until 1962. He later served as executive director of development and director of estate planning at Carroll College Waukesha Wisconsin beginning in 1980 and had previously been Beloit College director of development. He was born May 26 1926 in Plymouth Iowa and served in the US Army in World War II. He is survived by his wife Sandra four sons and his mother. Services Saturday at Our Savior's Lutheran Beloit. Burial Eastlawn Cemetery Beloit. Memorials to the church Carroll College or Beloit College. Arrangements by Rosman Uehling Kinzer Funeral Home.
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Beloit
Wis
Cedar Rapids
Beloit Memorial Hospital
WMTTV
WMT Radio
Carroll College
Waukesha
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Plymouth
Luther College
Germany
Sandra
Scott
Seattle
Paul
Mark
James Waggoner
Mike Mikkalson
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Eastlawn
Rosman, Uehling, Kinzer Funeral Home
Cranston Road Chapel
Government health spending shown level for rich and poor
Washington reports a federal study finding that after tax breaks for insurance and medical payments are counted, government health spending is similar across rich and poor populations. The analysis notes per capita costs rise for the poor but total outlays align across income groups, with tax expenditures largely benefiting higher incomes.
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UPI
Reagan Administration
Health and Human Services Department
Des Moines man abandons New Year suicide plan
A 36-year-old unemployed Des Moines veteran sent a letter to the Des Moines Register threatening to end his life on December 31. After reconsidering his family's needs and receiving outreach from aid groups, he contacted a psychologist and citizens, decided not to kill himself, and will seek help instead. Polk County Attorney Dan Johnston said the man is of sound mind and was not charged, with efforts focused on connecting him to local services and support.
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Polk County
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Johnston
Des Moines Register
Iowa
Receipt tips to manage appliance service records
This tip urges keeping receipts for all appliance services even when free. Receipts document past problems and help pursue similar issues after warranties lapse. Proof of prior issues can prompt companies to address in warranty terms, aiding out of warranty complaints later.
Plan to place at least forty MX missiles in Minuteman silos
The Pentagon outlined an interim plan to deploy at least 40 MX missiles in existing Minuteman silos across North Dakota South Dakota Missouri Wyoming and Montana with the first 10 become operational in late 1986. The project aims to reduce flight distance increase payload and enable closer silo defense though Titan silos will be deactivated and the total program costs are estimated at 19 billion dollars.
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Synthetic brain hormone may lead to monthly birth control pill
Scientists at the University of California, San Diego report a synthetic brain hormone that could yield a once-a-month birth control pill with fewer side effects. In a two-year pilot study, 17 fertile women received injections of LRFagonist, delaying implantation by inducing luteal phase defect. No side effects noted, but long-term safety awaits further trials. The hormone targets pituitary cells, differs from current pills, and may even treat infertility in women with brain hormone deficiencies.
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Cedar Rapids man faces $1 million suit in fatal crash
Awaiting trial on involuntary manslaughter for a Aug. 21 wreck, 23 year old Daniel A. Hopfensperger is named in a Linn County civil action by Thomas J. Russo's administrator. Defendants include Lobo Ltd. and Southland Corp. alleging beer service contributed to the crash that killed 18 year old Russo. Suit seeks 500000 to estate plus 500000 punitive damages from all but the city. Russo's car was rear ended by Hopfensperger's Jeep and pushed into a utility pole. Trial set for Feb. 22 on drunk driving and involuntary manslaughter charges.
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Vital Statistics roundup of births and names
Dec 30 to Dec 31 listings show multiple births at Cedar Rapids Davenport and Kankakee including Donna and John Roths a daughter Anne and James Williams twin daughters Nancy and Douglas Morris a daughter Donna and Dennis Galli a son Rita and Michael Herrmann twin sons Mary and Bruce Barber a son Kris and Mike Long a daughter with grandparents and multiple couples named in Cedar Rapids area. Times show 10 16 p m medical emergency at 2341 29th St SW and 11 16 p m smoke odor at 3106 Blue Ridge Court NE within Wednesday notices.
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John Roths
Quail Hollow
Anne
James Williams
Belvedere Drive
Nancy
Douglas Morris
Roxbury Drive
Dennis Galli
Johnson Ave
Rita
Michael Herrmann
Strawberry Point
Kankakee
Ill
Mary
Bruce Barber
Earl Barber
11Th Ave
Davenport
Kris
Mike Long
Eldridge
Bill Greene
Lantern Court
Marion
Bob Long
33Rd St
29Th St
Blue Ridge Court
Correction notices on obituary accuracy at The Gazette
The Gazette apologizes for omitting Louis J. Dusil of Fairfax from the obituary of William Gilbert Dusil. It announces corrections will be published in this space after complaints about accuracy fairness and completeness, with a contact phone number 398-8313 for responses.
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The
Gazette
William Gilbert Dusil
Carter wary of Puerto Rico statehood five years after vow
The report notes President-elect Jimmy Carter showed little enthusiasm for Puerto Rican statehood, a position linked to remarks made a day after outgoing President Gerald Ford proposed the idea. The account highlights the political friction surrounding state status in Puerto Rico.
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Gerald Ford
New Year Newsroom Hours and Deadline Notice
Due to the New Year holiday The Gazette newsroom opens at 4 p.m. today. Obituaries or items for Saturday's edition may be delivered to the newsroom or called in after 4 p.m. The deadline for such information is 9 p.m.
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Katie Beckett Expected to Return Home From Hospital
Katie Beckett, age 314, daughter of Mark and Julie Beckett, has spent most of her life at St. Luke's Hospital after a viral infection at four months. She recently received a waiver from HHS Secretary Richard Schweiker to retain Medicaid benefits for costly treatment. She uses a respirator at night and was readmitted after a minor ear infection but is expected to leave the hospital today.
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Katie
Mark
Julie Beckett
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St. Luke’s
Cedar Rapids Gazette Details Subscriptions and Postal Info
The Cedar Rapids Gazette founded 1883 lists address 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406 and rates incl carrier 1.65 per week and mail options 8.054 weeks 85.80 52 weeks with restrictions. It notes AP exclusivity for local news republication. USPS 095680
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Gazette Company
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