Memorial Day reflections from local children
In a page 1A feature, local children explain Memorial Day in their own words. Quotes reveal diverse views from honoring veterans and visiting graves to celebrating birthdays and family time, with many emphasizing remembrance and freedom.
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Michelle Seavy
Michelle
Jerry
Karen Seavy
Newport Rd
Laura Toland
29Th St. NE
Kate Maurice
Julie Carley
Elmhurst Dr
Stephanie Morris
Ann
Larry Morris
Michael
Patriot spirit rises with flag salute at Cedar Memorial
Roscoe and local Legion members lead a flag placement at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery where 2 633 flags honor deceased U S service members. He notes growing patriotic participation at parades stadium ceremonies and gravesite efforts, hoping the renewal endures with new volunteers to continue the tradition.
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Roscoe
Kingston Stadium
Color Guard
Roscoes
Legion
Cedar Memorial Park
U.S
Mount St Helens Rumblings Grow as Eruption Nears
Earthquakes intensified at Mount St Helens with scientists predicting an eruption within days. Heat from the lava dome persists while observers note small low frequency tremors signaling magma nearing the surface. Authorities evacuated the 47 000 acre restricted zone as public viewing areas stay open. President Carter advances in Democratic primaries with several wins.
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Vancouver
Wash
Mount St. Helens
Chris Jonientz- Trisler
University of Washington Geophysics Center
Seattle
Jonientz-Trisler
U.S. Forest Service
Thom Corcoran
Cyclone Storm Ravages Bangladesh and India Killing Thousands
Storm driven tidal waves batter Noakhali and surrounding areas with winds over 100 mph. Officials report at least 1,000 dead and 50,000 homes destroyed as relief flights and ships are mobilized. President Ershad authorizes $400,000 for rescue with air force helicopters and navy ships aiding.
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Sudharam
Sultan Mahmood
Air Force
The
Noakhali
Pirbakhsh
Char Clark
Mahmood
Hussain Mohammed Ershad
Tajul Islam
India
Iowa firms urged to buy locally for jobs and growth
Consultant urges Iowa to expand in state procurement and supply chains. Churchill cites three steps: identify opportunities, secure capital, develop qualifications. Tim Gerken of Gates Rubber Boone backs local sourcing for cost and just in time needs, while Peters notes need to raise awareness of Iowa suppliers. Tuesday talk outlines strategy.
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Churchill
Rockwell
Iowa
Tim Gerken
Gates Rubber
Boone
Gerken
Peters
Crash injures Marengo man in Benton County
A 31 year old Marengo man remains hospitalized in Cedar Rapids with head injuries after a 5 15 am Sunday crash in Benton County. Jeffrey Sherman is listed in fair condition at St Luke s Hospital. Sheriff officials withheld details pending press release approval.
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Marengo
Benton County
Jeffrey Sherman
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Pravda Says SDI Blocks Nuclear Arms Cuts
Pravda argues Washington’s Star Wars space defense plan endangers any arms control deal. The editorial, issued days before Geneva talks, calls U S SDI a obstacle to cornerstone limits on nuclear arsenals.
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Pravda
Shington Post Moscow
Soviet Union
Washington
Geneva
United States
Moscow
SDI
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Tyson
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Gregory and
Charlotte Lange
30Th St. NE
Jesse Beck
Jesse
Bruce Bock
Camburn Ct
Cathy Hill
Coldstream Ave
Chad Lucas
Bonnie
Brant Lucas
22Nd Ave
Matt Close
David and
Jean Close
Arbor Lane
Ryan McAdam
Linda McAdam
Parkwood Lane
Jennifer Ridenour
Patriot
Corcoran
Jimmy Carter
Arkansas
Kentucky
Nevada
Smulekoffs
Loupe
Bangladesh
Sandwip Island
Bhola Island
Senagazi
Feni
Ganges River
Kutbdia
Saint Martins
Moheskhali
Atiya
Sandwip
Daulatkhan
Sonagazi
Control Room
United News of India
UNI
Tripura
Manipur
Ganges
Saturn
General Motors
Armstrong
Bigelow
Karastan
Lees Armstrong
Dupont Antron
Cn Ff
Mma
Dupont
Capitol
Milliken
Mohawk
Royal Scot
Alexander Smith
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