Fire claims life of Randy Anders at family business blaze
The Anders family, owners of House of Chairs in Belle Plaine, saw Randy Anders die in a fire that gutted their store as a Benton County Area Ambulance left. Relatives gathered at the parents' apartment while Deanne Anders stood with friends at the scene and later walked across the street.
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Weather Report Extended Forecast and Regional Temperatures
A broad forecast shows rain or snow Monday with highs in the 30s and 15 to 25 degree lows. Colder conditions follow Tuesday and Wednesday with teens to 20s highs and subzero to 10 above freezes. Northern Michigan chills to teens and single digits as arctic air returns.
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Mideast Pullout Talks Stall Over Syria Lebanon Role
Negotiations stall as Syria refuses a simultaneous Israel Lebanon pullout. Israel faces domestic pressure and may withdraw only after northern Israel security is assured with Lebanese government and militia guarantees. Lebanese and Druse forces clash near Beirut, while Christian and Druse factions trade artillery near the Awali River.
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Har-Mac merger seen as market driven restructure
The Cedar Rapids hardware firm Har-Mac, origins in Ottumwa and later consolidated there, faces the recession by reorganizing operations. Its 125th anniversary year in 1981 saw plans for a larger building, reflecting moves within Amhoist's hardware division and long consolidation of branches.
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Labor market shifts ease unemployment as teen and women in labor force
Government data show a first decline in teenage workers since the 1970s and slower growth in women joining the labor force as the unemployment rate falls. Janet Norwood notes adults drive most gains while blacks face higher unemployment, and overall growth moderates toward a sustainable pace.
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Needy group seeks volunteers for HYFEN in Cedar Rapids
Block outlines a plan to form a group named HYFEN Helping Your Fellow Men. He aims to recruit at least 15 supporters before an organizational meeting and will coordinate with social workers and agencies such as Hawk Eye Area Community Action Program to identify those in need. The effort grew from Christmas charity stories in The Gazette. Letters can be sent to Mercy Hospital Child Guidance Center Cedar Rapids or call 398-6575 for information.
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Paroled San Francisco Killer Dan White Sparks LA Protests
Convicted assassin Dan White, who killed Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk, was paroled to Los Angeles after a five year term. Mayor Tom Bradley condemned the secrecy of the release and said he had not been informed in advance.
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Honest teen returns lost cash in Florida burglary case
Fourteen year old Eric Cotton found two blue bank bags with 126.01 dollars, keys and tickets in Central Florida. He and his family handed them to deputies and the owner, Bob Crockett, chose to reward them, praising their honesty and hoping others are encouraged.
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Reinbeck
Iowa
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Road Reports Area Codes List for Iowa Cities
Area code 319 numbers cover Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls Davenport Ames Des Moines Fairfield Fort Dodge Mason City and area code 515 numbers include Des Moines and surrounding towns with listed phone lines for traffic reports and road updates. Numbers shown include 396-3330 266-7575 359-4471 239-1493 288-1047 472-5194 955-4678 424-1292 and others.
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Beating Over Bottle of Beer Ends in Death
In Los Angeles two brothers Wynton McIver 21 and Sheldon McIver 23 were held without bail after beating a man to death who tried to flee when they demanded his bottle of beer. Detectives call the act a robbery and a witness saw the assault through a window. The victim's name has not been released pending family notification.
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Woodrow Parks
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