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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1988

Page

2

Elvis alive rumor spreads from Wendy's to Michigan hotel

The column spreads a long running rumor that Elvis Presley faked his 1977 death and now lives in Michigan, frequents a Wendy's, and hides in an old hotel. It cites a self published book by Gail B Giorgio and dubious tape evidence as claimed proof.

Elvis Presley America Elvis Michigan Wendy's Gail B. Giorgio Orion National Enquirer Graceland The Enquirer Grassy Knoll John F. Kennedy Presley

Rensink named IDOT chief amid budget concerns

Gov. Terry Branstad selects Darrel Rensink, 50, to head the Iowa Department of Transportation, effective immediately. Rensink, deputy director since 1987, plans value added engineering and cautious funding amid anticipated federal cuts while steering transportation as an economic tool. He rejects a gas tax increase and will earn 65000 annually.

Judy Daubenmier Azete Des Moines Burea Terry Branstad Darrel Rensink Iowa Rensink Iowa Department of Transportation Branstad Idot Commission Sioux Center Iowa Economic Development Board

Two Juveniles Break Into Lincoln Elementary For Paddles

In Waterloo a 9 and a 10 year old broke into Lincoln Elementary about 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday to steal the principal’s paddles. They fled on stolen bikes, were captured, and handed to parents. Juvenile authorities will handle burglary charges.

Associated Press Waterloo Lincoln Sally Turner Waterloo Public Schools Ray Richardson Richardson

Fragmented OCR Notice with Postal and Rate Figures

OCR text fragment shows postal numbers and rate figures including 285 per unit and 140 80 for 52 weeks. Mentions PO Box 246 and various garbled terms. Unable to determine a coherent event or entities beyond generic postal and pricing data.

Saint T Coraps

Iowa drought pushes Branstad to study soil moisture

Gov. Branstad asks ASCS to survey Iowa counties on soil moisture as drought bites pastures. Southern two thirds hit hardest with cow calf operations needing grazing, while 30 day outlook favors warmer and drier conditions. If needed the study could lead to grazing on some set aside land before Sept. 1 with Lyng involvement.

Ken Sullivan Gate Star Iowa Terry Branstad U.S. Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service ASCS State Emergency Board Branstad Dick Vohs Harry Hillaker Hillaker Vohs U.S. Agriculture Richard Lyng

FAA widens inspection of aging 737 jets and beyond

FAA broadened its inspection program for aging Boeing 737s following the Aloha Airlines crash in Hawaii. The agency urged possible checks on other older models, with visual and electronic inspections for cracks and delamination. Airlines must report findings within 48 hours.

Washington Federal Aviation Administration FAA T. Allan McArtor Boeing Co Aloha Airlines Hawaii Aloha McArtor Sai Ps Federal American Airlines Boeing United States McArtor

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