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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1986
Page
2
Iowa Today reports auditors in several East Iowa counties tell a voting machine complaint filed by the Republican candidate for attorney general they are not breaking state election laws. The piece cites a central computer division purchase of a 1.7 million dollar system without legislative approval and possible debt implications.
Six counties in Iowa's 6th District urge the state to establish a statewide funding schedule for district correctional services. They currently pay far more than other districts, with the 6th District spending 83 405 in the year ending June 30, while the highest elsewhere is 47 085.
A Honolulu Heart Program study of 3,435 smokers and 4,437 non smokers found smokers on average two to three times more likely to have strokes than non smokers over 12 years. It notes that quitting smoking reduces stroke incidence and highlights strokes as a leading cause of death and disability.
The Wednesday Gazette notes an omission by listing chairman Herald Smith as endorsement chair man of CAST Inc. The paper will respond to complaints about accuracy fairness and completeness of reports and headlines. A correction or clarification will be published as needed. Phone 398-8313.
In Clemont Illinois researchers led by Dairy Research Inc president Anthony Luksas seek a carbonated skim milk to rival soft drinks and reduce dairy surpluses. They aim for 2 to 3 percent of the carbonated beverage market with flavored fizz milk and note existing equipment must be redesigned for perishable dairy use.
Marion woman Phyllis Oglesby in a Linn District Court suit alleges her son Bryan Oglesby took more than 27000 from a bank account used for her nursing home care. She says the money came from a 35000 residence sale last October and that July to September payments to Willow Garden Care Center were not made. She states her only income is 391 monthly from Social Security and urges the court to require payment. Bryan Oglesby could not be reached for comment.
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