Third Reported Fair Fireman Suffers Burns
An early morning Thanksgiving fire on Cedar Rapids southwest side claimed two children dead and injured three other relatives plus a fireman. Roxanne Showalter, 5, and Jessica Showalter, 7, died. Georgia Showalter, 9, in fair condition with 35 percent burns. parents treated and released. Lt. Bob Carlo suffered severe burns but was treated and released. The home, a one and a half story frame, was gutted. fire began on the first floor. Page 3.
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Fromme Guilty Of Attempted Assassination Of Ford
Lynette Fromme was found guilty of attempting to kill President Ford in Sacramento. The 27 year old Manson follower wore her red hooded robe during trial and faces up to life in prison with sentencing set for December 17.
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Four Iowans among 18 Midwest storm deaths
A powerful Thanksgiving snowstorm blamed for four Iowa deaths disrupted travel across the region. Two Iowa Wesleyan College students died in a crash west of Mt. Pleasant while two Kansas children perished near Agency in Wapello County. The storm snarled traffic, with 50 vehicles in ditches along Interstate 80 and multiple crashes. Local airports reported delays but limited service, and a twin engine plane crashed near the Quad City Airport in Moline. Snow totals peaked at Lamoni with seven inches.
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Thanksgiving on I-80: Iowa couple feeds 30 stranded motorists
Mike Rasmussen and his Detroit family helped feed over 30 strangers at an Iowa City area rest stop along Interstate 80. They were skiing in Aspen and camped Thanksgiving in their Winnebago after a storm closed the road. A visitor from Pittsburgh joined with a four wheel drive Jeep to share the meal.
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Ford urged new JFK probe while senators weigh reopening
President Ford urged a credible group to study new developments in the Kennedy assassination without a full reopening. Senators Schweiker and Hart said they will continue the Senate Intelligence Committee inquiry to see if new evidence justifies revisiting the probe.
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Owl Quips About Whooo Not Whooom In Index Exchange
A playful exchange between two owls in today’s index features a pun on whooo vs whooommm. The line hints at a quirky, lighthearted moment amid routine market chatter.
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