Bush nomination surprise fuels Iowa convention cheers
At the Joe Louis Arena broadcasted scene delegates and voters responded to George Bush as the Reagan nominee choice. Iowa figures like George Wittgraf Sally Novetzke and Rep. Charles Grassley praised the ticket while some still favored Ford. Gov. Ray and Leach highlighted unity and Bush’s broad appeal for the fall race.
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Reagan
George
Joe Louis Arena
Phil Crane
George Wittgraf
Cherokee
Iowa
Bush
Ambassador Bush
Ford
Wittgraf
Gov
Sally Novetzke
Cedar Rapids
Iona
Charles Grassley
Robert Ray
Grassley
U.S. Senate
Ray
Gerry Ford
George Bush
Barbara Bush
James Leach
John Axel
Muscatine
GOP
Central Committee
Polka Fest Opens in Traer With Czech Dances and Food
The sixth annual Czech Polka Fest in Traer begins tonight featuring traditional dancing singing and polka bands. Highlights include kolaches rolicky and a busy schedule with parades contests and family events across venues such as the winding stairs Czech office east and west parking lots and the Traer Memorial Building.
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Traer
Solon
Second Street
Frank Lundak
Iowa City
Farmers Bank
Farmers Bank West
Traer Memorial
Drinan urges Shcharansky release before Moscow Olympics
Rep. Robert Drinan called on the Soviet Union to release dissident Anatoly Shcharansky as a goodwill gesture ahead of the Moscow Olympic Games opening.
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Washington
Robert Drinan
Soviet Union
Anatoly Shcharansky
Thunderstorm Strands 40 Percent of Cedar Rapids Iowa Mfg
About 40 percent of the workforce at Iowa Manufacturing Co. Cedar Rapids was furloughed after Tuesday night’s thunderstorm. The main plant’s general office and machine shop were shut, but shipping, fabricating, welding, and heavy assembly stayed open. A failed transformer and two damaged units halted power. Replacement equipment from Iowa Electric is due Friday, with partial operation possible by noon and potential overtime Saturday. The firm employs about 850 people. its Iowa Steel and Iron unit operates normally.
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Iowa Manufacturing Co
Cedar Rapids
Vernon Schrimper
Schrimper
Iowa Electric
Iowa
Selective Service pulls ad over racial stereotype complaints
Washington AP report states the Selective Service System is removing a public service commercial from television after criticism that the ad contains offensive racial stereotypes.
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Washington
Selective Service System
Total Revival Rituals From Soap Opera Star Ei leen Fulton
Soap opera star Ei leen Fulton shares a three part post day ritual. She begins with an oatmeal bath then dusts gold powder over her body followed by a yoga routine. She ends by lying on the floor and breathing deeply.
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Eileen Fulton
Beauty Digest Magazine
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1St Ave. S.E
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Paul Revere's Pizza
S.E
N.E
Bever Avenue
Bever Park
1St Ave
Thurs
Boses
America
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First Avenue
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