Nicaragua arrests 18 Jehovahs Witnesses in anti revolution sweep
Government forces arrested 18 Jehovahs Witnesses in Nicaragua on charges of anti-revolutionary activities. Ten Americans were among the detainees, including Margaret Foster of Chariton Iowa. Nine were flown to Panama. nine others remained unaccounted for as U S officials seek an explanation from the ruling junta.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Jehovah’s Witnesses
U.S
United States
Margaret Foster
Chariton
Panama
Foreign Ministry
Omaha
Neb
Irvin McDaniel
Associated Press
Vera
Nola
Washington
State Department
Joe Reap
Vern McDaniel
Jehovah's Witnesses
Hard times birth new breed of homeless across the nation
A Louisiana family lives in a delta levee camper near Stockton California after foreclosure. Vans and campers park at gas stations and shelters from Baltimore to Albuquerque as travelers linger out in the cold. A northern Illinois couple nearly dies when propane freezes.
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Allison Engel
Louisiana
Stockton
Calif
Baltimore
Albuquerque
Salvation Army
Midwest
Illinois
Illinois Beach State Park
Lake Michigan
United States
Lawmakers aim to curb crime in Iowa session
Iowa lawmakers expect action to curb crime this year though a full package may not emerge. Senate members struggle to assess the proposed sentencing standards and tougher drunk driving penalties as subcommittees review bills from Representatives.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Robert Ray
Terry Branstad
Senate
Lucas DeKoster
R Hull
Senate Judiciary and Law Enforcement
DeKoster
House of Representatives
Dick) Ramsey
Osceola
Sen
A.R.) Kudart
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Cookoff Winners Announced at Five Seasons Center
The Gazette Cook-off crowned Susan Thomas as grand prize winner with 150 dollars total, plus 25 for a semi finalist and 25 for dessert. Rebecca Coffman took second grand prize with 100 dollars. Winners and categories included Medley Casserole by Lillian Zipperer and Walnut Date Cream Cheese Bread by Ruth Snider.
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Susan Thomas
Gazette
Five Seasons Center
Merle Ellis
Tiburon
Calif
Amana Refrigeration Inc
Thomas
Rebecca Coffman
Hudson
Lillian Zipperer
27Th St. NW
Ruth Snider
Iowa City
Ann Sullivan
Springville
Dena Fischer
Manchester
Joan Holub
Ana
Fire Claims Family Pet In Cedar Rapids Home Blaze
Firefighters battle a Saturday blaze at 1406 C St. SW Cedar Rapids as residents including Cindy Perez 13 evacuate with Molly the cat dying in smoke. The fire started in a first floor bedroom from a child playing with a cigarette lighter, with widespread smoke and water damage reported.
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Cindy Perez
Cedar Rapids
C St
Anna Vage
Molly
Shifting Stages in a Child’s Family Address
An index page noting the evolution of a child’s address terms as they grow. It traces milestones from Da Da to Daddy and Dad, then to collect as a humorous nod to changing parental roles.
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Daddy
Dad
Collect
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Mary Westphalen
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Don Hornstein
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