Tylenol recall after cyanide deaths linked to tampered bottles
Two victims, Michael Casey and Pat Masczko, died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol in the Chicago area. Authorities traced tainted capsules to a recalled lot MC2880 distributed across multiple states. McNeil confirms tampering and warns against consuming any remaining pills from that lot.
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Tylenol contamination prompts Iowa store pull and warnings
Osco Drug in Mason City pulled all Extra-Strength Tylenol after six boxes from a lot tied to cyanide deaths were found there. Officials warn Iowa consumers to avoid the product until the extent and source of tampering are known, with authorities treating the incident as a potential homicide and tracing distribution points.
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Robert Dick
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Bankruptcy Judges Debate Authority and Possible Court Delays
The Supreme Court postponed its ruling on bankruptcy court jurisdiction to Oct 4 while Congress debates whether to raise bankruptcy judges to Article III status or narrow their powers. The Eighth Circuit issued an order allowing operations under district court delegated authority, awaiting local implementing orders. Arlington Heights police point to bottle contamination in Tylenol as the investigation focus.
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Mondale to Join Conlin for Des Moines Fundraiser
Roxanne Conlin launches final month of the 1982 race with a 30 Day Countdown Celebration at the Savery Hotel in Des Moines. Walter Mondale attends along with Democratic leaders, aiming to rally about 500 attendees at a $10 ticket.
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Creston boy dies after bike car crash
Dustin Lyle Nelson, a 7 year old from Creston, died in Des Moines hospital from injuries sustained in a Sunday car bicycle collision in Creston, officials said.
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