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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1976
Page
8
An unprecedented forest fire threat forces Minnesota to ban hunting and fishing in the northern two thirds. The move, seen as devastating to outdoor tourism, could cost the state up to 160 million dollars in lost revenue, according to outdoor writer Joe Honessey.
Minnesota faces an extreme fire danger with at least 166 fires burning as of Oct 1 and nine new fires the day before. Authorities warn droughty conditions and hay baling as major fire causes, urging farmers to delay operations and conserve resources while parks remain closed and weather prospects remain bleak. Winchester recalls Wildcat 22 caliber ammunition due to rare defects in a small fraction of rounds, asking users to return affected lots LF62PY. Iowa opens ruffed grouse season in the northeast with daily bag of three and possession of six, while deer season and muzzleloader dates are set for nearby dates. federal land at Coralville permitted with state seasons and weapon rules applying.
Roundup lists TDs and scoring details for Marion Independence Lisbon and other teams. Players named include Tom Berst Kevin Techaty Troy Homes and Bill Butteris with various runs and extra points. Several unreadable fragments indicate additional players and scores from West Delaware and networked teams.
Hale Irwin and David Graham won tense matches to reach the Piccadilly World Match Play final in Virginia Water England. Irwin defeated Gary Player of South Africa while Graham beat Masters champion Ray Floyd. They will meet in the 36 hole wind-up for a 42 500 prize.
Kansas women’s tennis routed Iowa 9-0 in Iowa City. Notable matches saw Cary Topolous beating Joy Rabinowitz 7-5 7-6 and Astrid Dusk claiming a straight set win. Multiple listed players and scores appear garbled, but the final result is clear.
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