Iowa Court Upholds DeSantiago in 1986 Slager Shooting
The Iowa Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld the attempted murder conviction of Ramon Joseph DeSantiago II tied to the 1986 shooting of John Slager. A federal official alleges Cedar Rapids attorney R Fred Dumbaugh diverted 526243 from 14 bankruptcy cases where he served as trustee. Longtime Cedar Rapids supporter Sally Novetzke comments on George Bush’s vice presidential pick. A Cedar Rapids golf course fire threatens St Andrews back nine.
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Today’s Chuckle Car Wash Joke
A light joke compares life to a car wash with the rider on a bicycle, delivering a playful image. The humor centers on the mismatch between motion and cleansing.
Teleconnect and SouthernNet plan merger to form holding company
Teleconnect Co of Cedar Rapids and SouthernNet Inc of Atlanta announce a planned merger pending approvals. The new Atlanta based holding company would be the fourth largest long distance carrier by sales and retain separate identities and managements. Teleconnect employs about 2200 people and stock would be exchanged one for one. Combined market value approx 450 million with 1987 revenue around 400 million.
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Outlook is rosy for Cedar Rapids transplant patient
Nancy Quinn Fox, 35, once unable to walk a block without rest due to primary pulmonary hypertension, now climbs stairs with ease in Modesto, California. Doctors had prepared to fit her with oxygen and warned a heart-lung transplant was her only chance, turning the outlook hopeful as she heals.
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Nancy Quinn Fox
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Economy shows solid growth despite rising inflation
The economy grew at a 3.1 percent annual rate from April to June, while inflation climbed to 4.7 percent, its highest in nearly six years. Some economists warned this could mark a late-stage slowdown, though the White House called it a temporary deviation.
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Surgeon general warns diet excess fuels U S death toll
A Gazette wire report quotes C Everett Koop saying millions die annually from over eating fat salt and alcohol. The study links diet to heart disease stroke atherosclerosis diabetes and some cancers and urges more fruits vegetables and whole grains while cutting animal products.
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FDA approves no calorie sweetener ace sulfame potassium Lunette
The FDA approved ace sulfame potassium acesulfame K for dry foods and powder or tablet use. Marketed as Lunette by Hoechst Celanese Corp a subsidiary of Hoechst A.G. in New Jersey, the sweetener rivals aspartame and saccharin and offers stability similar to aspartame with comparable sweetness.
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