Horror host auditions draw quirky crowd in Iowa
MIKE DEUPREE recalls a KCRG-TV Saturday horror movie host audition drawing about 50 eclectic hopefuls. Finalists will be chosen for viewer voting. he avoids auditioning, cites odd contestants and offbeat backstage quips from the production staff and observers.
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Wallet worth $2000 lost after Friday shopping trip
Cecil McFatridge says he lost a wallet containing $2000 near Revco Drug Center and Texaco station on Mount Vernon Road SE after cashing pension and Social Security checks. The 56 year old, disabled by a 1980 motorcycle accident, reported the loss to police with no recoveries by last night.
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Gazette Corrects Misleading Saturday Fundraising Report
The Gazette states corrections will be published for inaccurate or misleading reports and headlines. It invites complaints about accuracy and fairness and provides the phone number 398-8313 for responses.
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Gazette rates and mailing details for Cedar Rapids edition
The page lists subscription rates for the Gazette in Cedar Rapids Iowa with carrier and mail options. It includes per week and annual prices, limitations on mail subscriptions, and notes about republication rights and post office handling.
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Des Moines to Push Dog Track Despite Horse Track Boost
City officials in Des Moines press ahead with plans for a city dog track even after Polk County’s new thoroughbred track received support. Iowa Today notes page 5A coverage.
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Finalists vie for $1883 in national sack packing contest
The Paper Grocery Pack-Off finalists Paul Heffernen from Cresco Iowa and Karena Cosentino of Lodi New Jersey compete in Manhattan for a 1883 prize. Contestants show fast bagging with heavy items bottom and prices facing up while NBC airs coverage.
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Hazleton Chief Faces Bomb Attempt on Personal Car
Hazleton Police Chief Monte Barker said he will stay firm after a homemade bomb exploded on his 1980 Pontiac. The blast caused property damage but no injuries. Investigators from the state fire marshal and local sheriffs are pursuing leads with a $5,000 arson reward offered for information.
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