Kinematic Discar and Gadget Gush From Catalogs
The writer compares Hammacher Schlemmer and Ronco catalogs, noting high priced exotic gadgets like a Shenzhen Kinematic Discar and a wind powered commuter vehicle, while remarking on cheaper items such as horseshoes and croquet sets. He jokes about late night TV pitches and the desire for a $19.95 price drop.
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Hammacher Schlemmer & Co
New York City
Ronco
Hammacher Schlemmer
Shenzhen
New York
State concedes Knox case is circumstantial
Vanessa Shelton reports in Gazete stat weiter that in the Linn County murder trial of John Knox Jr. the state concedes the evidence is circumstantial. Prosecutor Harold Young noted the brutal June 3 1987 stabbing and rape of Elise Gillam 57, saying motive remains unclear and that only a neighbor had both access and proximity. The closing arguments outlined conflicting expert opinions on a knife and a bloody sheet print, while Knox testified he was home watching TV and denied washing clothes.
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Vanessa Shelton
Gazete
Stat Weiter
Marshalltown
Elise Gillam
John Knox Jr
Gillam
Harold Young
Linn County
Marshall County
Knox
Young
Deb Skornia
Compulsive gamblers in Iowa favor track over lottery
Des Moines report shows Iowa compulsive gamblers calling a hotline prefer parimutuel betting over Lotto and pull-tabs. Mary Ubinas of the Iowa Department of Human Services cites two months of hotline surveys, noting faster turnarounds and perceived system in racing games. The Iowa Lottery funds the program. about 70 hotline calls monthly come from compulsive gamblers or concerned citizens.
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Iowa
Byguay
Vaupenmer Garete
Des Moines
Bureau
ES Moines
Mary Abinas
Ubinas
Iowa Lottery Board
Iowa to revive video lottery trial in eight counties
Des Moines bureau reports Iowa Lottery Commissioner Ed Stanek urged the Lottery Board to restart a six month video lottery experiment, with bids due and a December start. The plan aims for a fall 1989 statewide decision, using pull tab sales as a county selection guide.
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Arette
Des Moines
ES Moines
Towa
Towa Lottery
Ed Stanek
Towa Lottery Board
Iowa
Linn and
Johnson
Iowa Lottery Board
Stanek
Lottery
Linn
Cedar Rapids Jaycees plan Friday after-work party
The Jaycees and Greater Downtown Cedar Rapids Association won City Council approval to hold a Friday June gathering at the Ground Transportation Center plaza. One party was approved this week with WMT FM providing music. Beer wine and soda will be sold with Gringo's food and rotating restaurant participation possible if events continue.
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Jaycees
Greater Downtown
Cedar Rapids
City of Said
WMTFM
Randy Bauer
Gringo’s
Bauer
Des Moines
Nollen Plaza
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Rg Perienel
Reesei
Cae
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Angel
Supe
Walker's
Old Capitol Center
Iowa City
Lindale Mall
Iowa Lottery
Missy
Missy and
Junior
Gina Peters
Thirty-Second
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