Dusty memory of Alf Landon reshaped by polls and time
The piece recalls Alf Landon whose 1936 defeat to Franklin Roosevelt shaped his legacy. It credits him as a progressive Kansas governor who fought foreclosures, opposed the Ku Klux Klan, and backed international aid. It notes the rise of public opinion polls and political advertising led by George Gallup, with Landon indirectly inspiring the poll driven politics now common, and ends with Reagan visiting Landon on his 100th birthday as the old man appeared frail but dignified.
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Cuomo urged to run as Donahue backs him, amid celebrity chatter
New York Governor Mario Cuomo faces pressure from talk show host Phil Donahue who calls on him to run for president while Cuomo denies candidacy. Literary brat Tama Janowitz promotes her book in Boston, noting a MTV era surge in young authors. The 8th Air Force Historical Society honors Milton Caniff as thousands of WWII veterans gather for the group’s 13th reunion. Ed Asner criticizes Reagan education cuts in North Dakota, praising teachers despite low salaries.
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Diet of self-esteem for overweight kids
Parents found Mercy Hospital's weight control program for youths helped their daughter learn responsible eating habits and lose weight while rebuilding her self esteem. The Body Shop offers a 10 week course for younger people focused on lasting lifestyle changes rather than rapid weight loss.
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Classic hog farm tied to languages professor at West Branch
Donald Jackson, a University of Iowa classics professor, returns home to care for his flock of 60 geese and 32 hogs at West Branch Farm near West Branch. The Cedar Rapids Country Club offered dance lessons drawing 17 couples who hoped to imitate Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire as doctors lawyers and homemakers followed along.
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Dreams Dunked Dreamers Face Bankruptcy After Donut Shop Bid
Jan and Jim Childress sought security for their children by buying a Washington Donutland shop. After filing for bankruptcy with debts totaling 122,502 dollars, they say bad luck left them as victims. Iowa Today.
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All My Children shop seeks room in Cedar Rapids market
Judy O'Donnell runs All My Children a Cedar Rapids children's clothing store. She notes buyers still want traditional American-made toys indicating continued demand for specialty retailers. Money, page IE.
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Got your number since Social Security began
Skeptics have questioned Social Security since its start with concerns about current beneficiaries and future eligibility. The Parade section notes ongoing uncertainty for people living on benefits and those hoping to qualify in coming years.
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Davenport author Julie McDonald releases new novel
Julie McDonald of Davenport, renowned for plays novels biographies and regional history, debuts The Heather and The Rose a Scotland set tale drawing on her husband’s ancestral roots and tradition in leisure pages.
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Dade County manager accused in stolen suit scheme
Miami AP Dade County top appointed official Sergio Pereira known for his snazzy dress declares innocence after turning himself in on three counts of grand theft tied to buying stolen suits from a clothier. Grand jury indicted him. Pereira suspended and released on own recognizance as investigators probe 23 witnesses.
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Woman chains to welfare office over food stamps
Kim Marlin, 27, of Florence Alabama chained herself to a county welfare office after a delay in food stamp eligibility that left her family without sufficient meals. After 20 minutes, staff persuaded her to unchain and discuss the case.
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Plane crashes into apartment building in Buena Park
A single engine Cherokee Arrow crashed into an apartment building at Village Garden Apartments Buena Park injuring one firefighter and killing the pilot. The plane had departed from a nearby airport en route to Pendleton Oregon and struck a palm tree before hitting the roof and igniting fires. Authorities withheld the pilot’s name pending relatives notification.
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