Navstar test flight lands in Paris amid space navigation boost
Rockwell-Collins jet completes an around the world Navstar Global Positioning System flight landing in Paris. The event follows a space age navigation test using satellite radio signals. Separate Cedar Rapids notes report rising Cedar River water at 10.3 feet and Rep. Tom Harkin with about 170 congressmen visiting Paris for the air show, with officials withholding trip details.
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Branstad to Tour Iowa on Short Vacations
Gov Terry Branstad will make several brief trips around Iowa with stops in Cedar Rapids Iowa City and the Amanas. He hopes the tours will boost state tourism and encourage residents to vacation within Iowa.
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NBC in talks with Joan Rivers for Tonight Show guest host
NBC seeks to boost Tonight Show ratings by hiring Joan Rivers as a permanent guest host. Rivers has become the network’s most frequent substitute for Johnny Carson.
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Washington boys tennis win state team title
The Cedar Rapids Washington high school boys tennis team captured the Class 2A state team championship in Des Moines, defeating Waterloo West and Des Moines Hoover on their path to the title.
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Car production slips week to week but rises from last year
Car production this week is estimated 6.5 percent below last week’s level yet more than 10 percent higher than the same week a year ago, per Ward’s Automotive Reports. Money, page 50. Layoffs in Minnesota A Marshall, Minnesota based company that sells
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Branstad urged review of liquor rules from task force
Gov Terry Branstad was urged to consider recommendations from the Governor's Task Force on Drunk Driving. The panel on Wednesday urged an open containers ban in vehicles and a carryout beer sale ban after 10 PM, according to the state report on page 9C.
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Fire chief notes arson at Hardee's in Oelwein again
OELWEIN The Hardee's restaurant on Highway 150 near downtown was heavily damaged by an arson fire early Thursday. Damage estimated at 30 000 to 40 000 dollars with the drive up window and kitchen ruined. Fire Chief Wallace Rundle said the method matched three prior fires at the building or its manager since last fall. Firefighters were alerted at 3 19 a.m. and extinguished the blaze after about 35 minutes.
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Arson suspected in Fayette County Hardee's blaze
Hardee's workers left about 2 30 a m after a fire that investigators say may have been started by an arsonist along the grassy area by the railroad tracks. Fire officials note heat destroyed clues including any timing device. Previous similar damage to the building last fall and to manager Bobi DeLong's car. more than 90 witnesses questioned with no leads. State fire marshal's office assisting.
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No gasoline hike expected over holiday
Area gasoline prices probably will not increase today sparing Memorial Day weekend motorists an added travel expense. A nine-station survey in Cedar Rapids and Marion found self-service regular at about $1.19 and unleaded at $1.23 per gallon.
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Correction: Sugar Omitted in Impossible Coconut Pie Recipe
In Tuesday's food section the % cup sugar was omitted from ingredients for Impossible Coconut Pie. Readers who made the pie without sugar can sprinkle sugar on top to restore sweetness.
Kirkwood CC Offers Cedar Rapids Summer Enrichment Classes
Summer enrichment programs at Kirkwood Community College for Cedar Rapids Marion area students provide 70 classes. Courses cover golf handicrafts junior woodworking creative writing oil painting handwriting analysis and speech writing. Metro page 9C.
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Amana recalls 40 workers as orders rise nationwide
Amana Refrigeration Inc. announces a fresh recall of 40 workers effective Monday, bringing total recalled this month to 100 and plant staffing to about 2,100. The move follows rising orders for microwave ovens, refrigerators and freezers at the Amana, Iowa plant, with former employees prioritized and no new applications being accepted.
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Iowa
Charity Horse Show canceled for lack of funds
Barbara Lenzen, president of the charity show board, announced the 14th annual Charity Horse Show to benefit the American Cancer Society is canceled due to insufficient pre entries, rising costs, and diminished reserves. Vigortone decreased sponsorship, leaving little community support to keep the June 6 to 12 event afloat. The committee hopes to regroup and resume next year.
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