Virginia model crowned Miss World America 1979
Carter Wilson, 23, from Harrisonburg Virginia, won Miss World America 1979 at the College of the Virgin Islands auditorium. She will represent the United States in London next November. Robyn Kay Overbey and Ramona Henriette Rolle were first and second runners-up.
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Charlotte Amalie
U.S. Virgin Islands
Carter Wilson
Harrisonburg
College of the Virgin Islands
Miss Wilson
United States
London
Robyn Kay Overbey
Calvert City, Ky
Pope John Paul II ends vacation returns to Vatican
The Pope, well rested after two months at Castel Gandolfo, flies to Vatican City in an Italian military helicopter. He says Ireland awaits him and notes his Sept. 29 trip to Ireland before visiting the United States with stops in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Des Moines and Washington.
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Cedar Rapids
Sun
Vatican
Ireland
Vatican City
UPI
John Paul II
Castel Gandolfo
Rome
Atlantic
United States
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Des Moines
Washington
United Nations
Alban Hills
Americans resist tough anti inflation steps in AP NBC poll
The AP NBC poll finds Americans wary of policies risking job loss to curb inflation. About 37 percent support strict measures, 50 percent oppose, 13 percent unsure. Fear of unemployment varies by occupation and age, while inflation is still seen as the top problem.
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New York
Associated Press
NBC News
Burglary spree hits Cedar Manufacturing and nearby sites
Police report multiple thefts last week across Cedar Manufacturing at 910 Second Ave SW and Lancer Lanes at 3203 Sixth St SW. Tools valued over 1300 dollars were stolen after 5 30 p m Thursday and before 6 a m Friday. Cash over 600 dollars was taken from Lancer Lanes early Friday. Scrap metal worth 450 dollars taken from Iowa Steel and Iron Works over five months. The Sweet Adelines lost a 320 reel to reel tape recorder and an empty reel from their office on Bever Ave SE between Sept 6 and Sept 10.
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Cedar Manufacturing
Second Ave
Sixth St
Iowa Steel and Iron Works
Fifth Street
11Th Avenue
Bever Ave
Personality workshop at Kirkwood College Iowa Hall
A three hour session titled Your Personality: A Unique Profile will be held Tuesday evening in the Amana Room at Kirkwood Community College. Starting at 6 30 p m the program offers guidance on analyzing strengths and weaknesses to better understand self and others. The fee is 7 per person or 12 per couple plus 5 for the workbook. For pre registration call 398 5658.
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Amana
Iowa Hall
Kirkwood Community College
Radar checks to occur in listed city areas this week
Radar watch areas include Northwest LaSalle School B Avenue Johnson Avenue Ellis Boulevard. Northeast Center Point Road Old Marion Road Third Street. Southeast Third Avenue Johnson Avenue O Avenue F Avenue. Southwest 33rd Avenue 16th Avenue 32nd Street C Street First Street.
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LaSalle School
B Avenue
Johnson Avenue
Ellis Boulevard
Center Point Road
Old Marion Road
Third Street
Third Avenue
O Avenue
F Avenue
33Rd Avenue
16Th Avenue
32Nd Street
C Street
First Street
Seven Arrested on Linn County Drunk Driving Charges
Seven people were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County early Saturday. Individuals include Thomas E. Simon 21 of Marengo plus six others ages 17 to 40 with additional charges such as reckless driving speeding and driving without a valid license. Detentions occurred on streets in Marengo Robins Road Second Avenue and others with at least one warrant related charge.
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Linn County
Thomas E. Simon
Route 1
Marengo
First Avenue
Tower Terrace
Robins Road
Denny F. Elkins
Fifth Ave
Marion
Second Avenue
13Th Street
16Th Avenue
Arthur G. Mills
Elmhurst Drive
Eighth Avenue
Norman L. Opfer
Toddville
Center Point
David R. Darrah
Des Moines
Third Avenue
First Street
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Virginia Model
Brunette Ramona Henriette Rolle
Concord
Calif
U.S
Papal Palace
John Paul
Personality Workshop
Killian's
Killians
Reptile
India
Lown City
Killian’s Lindale Mall
Iowa City
Lindale Mall
Iown City
Killian
Lindale
Mall Shopping Center
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