Viguerie Defended as Not a Bogeyman by Spokesman
Spokesman Bill Rhatican says Richard Viguerie is not out to destroy the Republican Party. He builds a coalition of conservatives opposed to ERA gun control Panama Canal treaties and abortion to back preferred candidates. Viguerie has worked for Roger Jepsen in Iowa and faces criticism from Maurice Van Nostrand and Gov. Robert Ray.
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Des Moines
Richard Viguerie
Republican Party
Bill Rhathan
Viguerie
U.S
Iowa
Roger Jepsen
Davenport
Jepsen
Maurice van Nostrand
Robert Ray
George Wallace
Ray
van Nostrand
Rhatican
Virginia
Rhathan
Senate
Dick Clark
Rhatian
Falls Church
Thompson
Gun Owners of America
National Alliance of Senior Citizens
Gov. Ray
Van Nostrand questions own magnetism in Senate race
Maurice Van Nostrand joked about lacking personal magnetism as he notes Gov. Robert Ray has not endorsed him for the U.S. Senate nomination. He contrasts his long friendship with Ray and his lack of a public vote choice with rival Roger Jepsen, who he says has strong appeal. Ray declines to reveal his ballot, citing privacy.
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Des Moines
Maurice van Nostrand
Robert Ray
U.S. Senate
Roger Jepsen
Jepsen
New Hampshire
Meldrim Thompson
Bob Ray
Ray
van Nostrand
Iowa Commerce Commission
Lifesaving Course Signup Opens at Central YMCA
Registration opens for an aquatic safety and life saving course starting Saturday, June 3 at the Central YMCA. Fees are 5 for Y members and 8 for non members, with minimum age 15 for senior and advanced certifications. Junior life saving and advanced aquatic safety instruction available for ages 11 to 14. Sessions run June 3 9 am to 1 pm June 5 and 9 6 30 pm to 9 pm and June 10 9 am to 1 30 pm. Call 366-6421 to register.
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Central Ymca
YMCA
Red Cross
First Becker award honors Aldershot in Cedar Rapids
Peter R. Aldershot, longtime Cedar Rapids Tent and Awn ing Company leader and 35-year association member, received the first Sam Becker award. The Cedar Rapids Executives Association created the honor to recognize community service and club dedication. The plaque was presented by association president Ron Rasmussen.
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Peter R. Aldershot
Cedar Rapids Tent and Awning Company
Sam Becker
Cedar Rapids Executives Association Board of Directors
Becker
Cedar Rapids
Aldershot
Ron Rasmussen
Association
Two Texas men plead guilty in Cedar Rapids insurance fraud case
Ronald G. Matte 38 of Rockport and Theodore B. Nemmers 29 of Aransas Pass appeared in U S District Court in Cedar Rapids Friday over an alleged Iowa insurance fraud scheme. Matte received a two year suspended sentence with three years probation after pleading guilty to one mail fraud count. Nemmers pleaded guilty to two counts and awaits sentencing. both were part of a 10 defendant indictment claiming about 100000 defrauded from 81 insurers.
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U.S. District Court
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ronald G. Matte
Rockport
Texas
Edward McManus
Theodore B. Nemmers
Aransas Pass
Nemmers
Matte
Charles City
Keystone Ski Resort suit hinges on Bergman letter
In Linn District Court Ralston Purina facing 75 million dollar suit over Keystone stock payment. Plaintiffs claim $4 million plus $71 million punitive damages. Bergman testifies about October 1973 letter to stockholders noting poor snow and lower forecast, while defense argues future potential with capital and tunnel access.
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Ralston Purina Co
St. Louis
Linn District Court
Keystone Ski Resort
Ralston
Keystone
Dillon
Colo
Iowa
Tom Riley
William Bergman
Bergman
Cedar Rapids
Riley
Colorado
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Czar Viguerie
Meldrim Thompson Jr
Joseph Bertroche
Indianola
American Party
Sis
Erich Hoffmeier
Meadowbrook Drive
Jean
Erich
Norvin Hoffmeier
Gerald Ford
Ysis
Sony
Advent
Third Ave
Bank Americard
VISA
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