Gas leak explosion kills Lone Tree couple
Investigators blame a natural gas leak for a house blast that killed Mary Pearson and injured others in Lone Tree. Firefighters battled the blaze for 45 minutes as neighbors mourned Lynn Pearson, a former company employee and daughter-in-law of the victims.
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Lone Tree
Alin
Pearsons
Ford
Mary Pearson
Hills
Riverside
Johnson County
Lynn Pearson
Lynn
Bob and
Mary
Bob Pearson
Novartis Seed Co
Mike Hiles
John Ticer
Bob
University of Iowa
Gas safety tips for home fuel leaks and appliance checks
The guidance advises leaving the home if a gas odor is detected and not using phones or lights indoors. After moving to safety, contact the gas utility or fire department. Utilities offer free inspections, may disconnect leaks, and provide new stainless steel flex lines.
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Mid-American Energy
Army told to reconsider case of Dr. Mudd who treated Booth
Judge Paul Friedman in Washington sent the case back to the Army to reassess the 1865 conviction of Dr. Samuel Mudd for aiding John Wilkes Booth. Mudd’s grandson, Dr. Richard Mudd of Saginaw, had petitioned to overturn the verdict arguing civil rights. Army Board findings were rejected twice as to jurisdiction and authority.
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Saginaw
Mich
John Wilkes Booth
Lincoln
Samuel Mudd
Booth
Mudd
Richard Mudd
Paul Friedman
Washington, D.C
Army
Friedman
Ford
Maryland
Army Board For Correction of Military
Military Tribunal
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Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa, PC
Oyster Perpetual
Ginsberg
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Washington
Iowa City
Iowa
Governors Square
West
Des Moines
Rolex
Lady Datejust
Oyster
Paula Mahone
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American Association of University Women
Andrew Johnson
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Flower & Carden
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veNeust
Scheets Outfitters
Scheets
Thermax
Jason Laffin
Magr
Dixie Lori
Coral Ridge Mall
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