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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1979
Page
10
A fire damaged a northwest side residence at 322 G Ave NW shortly before 11 am. Damage was confined to a bedroom and contents with heavy smoke elsewhere. A cat died, another was singed, a dog Tina was revived with oxygen. Cause listed as children playing with matches. No injuries reported.
An explosion at the Midwest Carbide plant in Keokuk at about 4 45 a m today injured three people, one critically. Plant officials said the blast occurred in the furnace area where workers had observed water leaking from a cooling jacket.
A nostalgic feature highlights the return of a radio golden era with weekly Sunday Parade performances. Prominent hosts, vintage programs, and classic formats reappear, inviting listeners to celebrate era staples and enduring broadcast tradition.
Donald L. Hopkins, 48, a securities dealer, was arrested in Kansas City after an anonymous tip about a drunk led officers to him. He faces warrants from Iowa and Missouri on an escape from custody charge related to a 1976 plea for improper sale of securities in connection with Continental Mortgage Investment Co. He is held without bond as Iowa seeks extradition to recover funds from more than 1,100 Iowans owed over 5.6 million in worthless thrift certificates and savings passbooks.
Community transit information notes a dial service with phone number 363-8244 for Cedar Rapids seniors and disabled riders seeking bus access and routing assistance.
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