Slurp craze hits University of Iowa campus
The Slurps, fat hairy fur lumps with big eyes, attract hundreds on Iowa City campus. Coeds admire the toy for hair brushing breaks amid finals. Inventor Terry R. Mitchell, 24, of New Brighton, Minn., created the creature, but leading toy firms refused to buy it, arguing it cannot compete with walking talking toys.
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Slurp toy maker funds launch in Cannon Falls
Mitchell family name a Slurp snack as toy title that spread from a single dinner table idea to a nationwide sales rush. Spectacular Products Inc began producing the item, with Jimmy Mitchell’s indifference at dinner inspiring the catchy name. Last sold last November, stores reported strong demand, with a single operator moving from a dozen to nearly 2,501 units.
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First Family Keeps Up With Waistline Watch
First Family members strive to control weight amid a diet push after gall bladder surgery last October. President Johnson leads the effort as others trim down, with Lu ci, Lynda, and Mrs Johnson shedding pounds while the chief executive battles dessert temptations and diet reminders.
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Presidents Ad for Cook for White House Sparks Old Times
The magazine notes a Washington ad seeking a cook for the President's family, demanding sobriety honesty and attentiveness. It recalls presidents favored drinks from Scotch to bourbon and soft drinks in modern meals. Also reports Cedar Rapids initiates into Sigma Tau Gamma at Winona State College and Pocono Mountains draw over three million yearly visitors with Delaware Water Gap as a highlight.
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