Father of 11 daughters recalls family life and adventures
Francis Sheely, 63, and Mavis, with 11 daughters from Marcia to Melinda, describe a bustling Cedar Rapids home. He recalls the chaotic bathroom, teaching daughters to work on cars, camping trips, and the family budget run by Mavis. The clan spans many states with nine to eleven children at home at times and three sisters for each parent.
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Mavis
Francis
Marcia
Melinda
the Gazette
Mayine
Prairie High School
Sheely
Bobbie
Janet Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Janet
Frank
Florida
Wisconsin
Mom
Dad
Robbie
Sherry
Carla
Oregon
Marcia Engel
Ely
Sherry Croy
Medford
Ore
Patt Adophson
Killeen
Texa
Michelle Sheely
Kristine Heeren
Huron
S.C
Jackie Patterson
Homestead
Carla Sheely
Eugene
Angela Sheely
Roberta Sheely
Ames
Melinda Sheely
Defense probes widen as subpoenas reach hundreds
The investigation centers on defense contracting and alleged improper enrichment. Armtec Inc of Palatka, FL, one of 18 contractors raided by the FBI, says no wrongdoing is known. Grassley calls the case widespread and alleges many subpoenas, with notable figures Paisley and Lyons tied to past Pentagon work.
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Congress
Chappell
Armtec Inc
Palatka
Fla
FBI
Armtec
William Roberts
U.S
Henry Hudson
Grassley
Iowa
Senate
CBS News
Pentagon
Melvyn Paisley
Boeing
Defense
Adm
James A
Ace” Lyons
Paisley
S. Lyons
McDonnell Douglas Corp
St. Louis
Elevision
Department of Defense
George Bush
Treasury
Bush
California
Texas
Iowa and Stavropol Sign Sister State Economic Exchange
A two year effort yields a sister state agreement between Iowa and Stavropol. The plan includes student exchanges, pen pal programs, expert exchanges in medicine and agriculture, cultural exhibits, and media documentary projects. Branstad and Taranov praised growing trust as 200 locals greeted the delegation with bread and salt.
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Taranov
Branstad
Stavropol
Young Pioneers
Moscow
Crime Stoppers Urges Anonymous Tips for Linn County Areas
Authorities ask the public to call 1 800 272 7463 with any information about crimes. All calls are anonymous. For Linn County communities Cedar Rapids Marion and Hiawatha, dial 911 for emergencies.
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Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Hiawatha
Branstad eyes Soviet Stavropol trade venture with Iowa
Gov. Terry Branstad signed a sister state pact with Stavropol region officials in the Soviet Union and voiced a real opportunity for joint trade in food processing grain handling and storage. He mentioned plans for an Iowa trade consortium and negotiations involving about six Iowa companies.
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Terry Branstad
Soviet Union
Stavropol
Branstad
Iowa
Iowa- Stavropol
Dick Vohs
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