Elizabeth Shaffer 62 Former Cedar Rapids Resident Dies in Oregon
Elizabeth Jeane Shaffer died unexpectedly at home in Springfield Oregon at age 62 after a sudden illness. Born July 18 1924 in Los Angeles she lived in Cedar Rapids from 1946 to 1984 and worked for Collins Radio and the Cedar Rapids Post Office before transferring to Springfield. She is survived by a daughter Christine Coleman of Marion a son Bradley of Austin two brothers a sister and two grandchildren. Services are set for Eugene Oregon with burial at Cedar Memorial Park and Cedar Rapids memorial services to follow.
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Drain
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First Church of the Open Bible
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Mercy Hospital
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Amana
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Marengo
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Middle Amana
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Ridgeway
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Decorah
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Third Ave
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Dayton
Tenn
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University Laundry
Earl
Iowa City
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Nashville
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Larry” Wade
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Normal
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Vinton
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Pine River
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Gus
Dyersville
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Everett
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Mount Union
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Miles
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Washington
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Harryetteger
Salem
Jones
Rebekah Lodge
Elm Grove Cemetery
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Senate approves six month halt to Romania trade status
The Senate votes 57 to 36 to suspend most favored nation status for Romania amid human rights criticisms. Sponsor Sen. William Armstrong argues the move protests religious persecution while others warn of retaliation and impacts on U.S. exports including corn and wheat.
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R-N.c
Romania
Afghanistan
William Armstrong
R-Corp
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D-Conn
United States
Kent Conrad
D-N.d
Vital Statistics Births and Listings in Cedar Rapids Area
June births and marriages recorded in multiple Cedar Rapids Marion Keokuk and Iowa City locales. Families include Jacobs Kramer Bailey Barker Papesh Damon Grant Hartke Hartke payroll. Names list numerous couples and households with newborns and marriages across June.
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ST. Luke’s
Michele
John Kramer
25Th Ave
Marion
Lori
Daniel Bailey
12Th Ave
Rebecca
Thomas Barker
14Th Ave
Deborah
Claude Papesh
Elberon
Cheryl
Dean Damon
Springville
James Grant
F Ave
Suzanne
Robert Hartke
Harold F. Hartke
Pamela M. Rohner
Jeffrey B. Clark
Debra A. Walker
Robby L. Miller
Kimberlys
Willits
Kenneth W. Cooling
Donna B. Langton
Timothy A. Smith
Tina M. Herb
Cedar Rapids
Paul D. Jones
Cheri L. Borchers
John A. Cram
Diane S. Figge
Douglas J. McCarron
Donna M. Wright
Keokuk
Ali A. Herz
Jackson calls for investment policy to spur U.S. jobs
Jesse Jackson urged Democrats at a New Frontier fundraiser in Des Moines to back an American investment policy using 10 percent of pension fund assets to rebuild domestic infrastructure and create jobs. He proposed an American investment bank, energy and food policy ideas, and a focus on workers rights in overseas investments.
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Koreans Rally Across 37 Cities Demand Chun Doo-hwan Ouster
About 200 000 protesters in 37 cities shout democracy now amid clashes with riot police in Seoul and major centers. Tear gas rocks and arrests surge as opposition leaders Kim Young-sam and Kim Dae-jung face detentions and house arrest amid ongoing unrest.
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Chun
Kim Daejung
Kwangju
Chonju
Masan
National Coalition For A Democratic Constitution
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Amtrak Train Hits Dump Truck Driver Killed in Joliet
An Amtrak train carrying 32 people struck a dump truck at an unguarded Joliet crossing, killing the truck driver Robert L. Dieter, 54, and injuring 29 passengers and crew. The Loop was en route from Chicago to Springfield four miles south of Joliet. All injured were treated and released from area hospitals.
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Springfield
Chicago
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Washington
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Detroit
David Palmer
Robert L. Dieter
Rockdale
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Illinois Lotto results and jackpots announced
The Illinois Lottery lists Friday’s winning numbers for the Daily Game 9 1 9 and Pick Four 4 7 3 5. Lotto Jackpot stands at 4 million dollars and Lotto 7 Jackpot at 8 million dollars.
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Springfield, Ill
Man who fought for custody dies in California
Frank Batey, 42, an openly acknowledged homosexual, died in Rancho Mirage after a long custody case. He won legal custody of his son Brian in 1982. his ex wife Betty Lou Batey was later acquitted of felony child stealing. Brian expressed happiness that the dispute is over.
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Calif
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Palm Springs
Eisenhower Medical Center
Riverside County
Lee Snelling
Batey
Betty Lou Batey
Brian
California
Denver
Betty
Hartwick man killed in Iowa road work crash
Orvil Helton of Hartwick, 40, died when a dump truck backing up on the northbound shoulder struck him at the Interstate 35 and Highway 30 intersection east of Ames around 10 a.m. The Iowa State Patrol investigates.
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Ames (Ap
Ames
Orvil Helton
Iowa State Patrol
Nel son charged with criminal mischief in vacant home
Scott Nelson, 24, 529 10th St. SW, Apr 3, charged with third degree criminal mischief for ripping copper pipe and brass fixtures from a vacant home at 109 Fourth Ave. SW, owned by Dean Wenzel, damage valued at 100 to 500 dollars. Nelson released on promise to appear. Brian Dee, 22, 6040 Purple Dr. NE, charged with drunken driving.
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10Th St
Fourth Ave
Dean Wenzel
Nelson
Brian Dee
Purple Dr. NE
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