WWII Biplane Show Aids Iowa Charities
Seven World War II vintage biplanes perform in Iowa City today and Cedar Rapids Friday as part of a national fundraising tour for children’s charities. The Red Baron Stearman Squadron flies at 10 a.m. today at the Iowa City Flying Service and 9 a.m. Friday at Tibbens Flight Lines Inc. Proceeds in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City go to Cash for Kids via the Variety Club of Iowa.
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Red Baron Stearman
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LaSalle earns berth with upset of Central Lee
Cinderella team LaSalle of Cedar Rapids, with the worst record, upset defending Class 3A state champion Central Lee of Donnellson 5-2 on Wednesday night to clinch a spot in the 45th state summer tournament. LaSalle earns a rematch with Central Lee on Friday.
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Donnellson
Thrift sale Banc Iowa on sale block
Federal regulators moved Banc Iowa on sale block on a Wednesday. The thrift bank based in Cedar Rapids controls two Cedar Rapids offices and a branch in Iowa City. Details appear on page 7C.
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Banc Iowa
Cedar Rapids
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Iowa City
Pete Rose poll on tax cheating split jail time and baseball return
Americans largely say Pete Rose deserved jail time for tax cheating yet most support allowing him to work in baseball again. The poll highlights a split view on accountability and his redemption within the sport.
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Funeral Planned for Ol' Red the 1974 Oldsmobile
Jack Ferring plans a funeral next Thursday for Ol' Red a full sized 1974 Oldsmobile four door. He invites friends a priest musicians and anyone who has known Ol' Red. Details on page 12B.
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Jack Ferring
Ol’ Red
Today’s Chuckle Bumper Sticker Quip
A playful bumper sticker reads If you ve lost your memory forget about it suggesting a lighthearted joke on memory. The line uses casual humor and wordplay to evoke a chuckle from drivers and pedestrians.
House veto sustains Bush family leave bill defeat
The House voted 232 to 195 to override the veto of a bill guaranteeing unpaid family and medical leave, falling short of the two thirds needed. Republicans and some conservative Democrats defended the veto, arguing higher costs and limited employer flexibility.
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House
Bush
Patricia Schroeder
D-Colo
Steve Bartlett
Texas
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Wind slows RAGBRAI arrivals in Oelwein
Oelwein welcomes RAGBRAI riders with open arms and cash registers ready as strong winds and heat keep many on the road. by mid evening over 20 000 to 27 000 riders were seen around town with businesses counting on a busier night ahead.
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Marietta Nelson Gazette
Oelwein
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Bobolinks
Main Street
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Maddigan
Hampton
Cedar Rapids
West Charles Street
Manchester
Algona
Rockwell eyes 350 million rail tech deal with Burlington
Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids delivered the first LARS locomotive monitoring unit to Burlington Northern. The potential contract could reach 350 million dollars if LARS and GPS gear are installed on all 2,000 Burlington locomotives and the Overland Park dispatch network. Gerald Grinstein endorsed GPS as a planning aid, noting it could improve equipment location and schedules.
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Cedar Rapids
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Burlington
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John Girotto
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Gazette
Overland Park, Kan
Harkin Tauke race pushes Iowa Senate spending record
Iowa Senate race rivals Tom Harkin and Tom Tauke near the spending record with about 5.3 million spent and forecasts to top 11 million by election day. Critics say the rate reflects a national trend toward higher campaign costs and raise concerns among Iowans.
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Drake University
Des Moines
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Czech leaders afraid to decide in transition period
Milos Vacek, a retired Czechoslovak attorney and former Rempo executive, says leaders fear making choices as the country shifts from communism to a free market. He notes many are sent to abroad training but lack prior experience and warns the process may stall without decisive action.
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Rempo Co
Czechoslovakia
Rempo
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