Robertson gains Iowa caucus attention in 1980s GOP race
The Ames Cavalcade of Stars rally shows Pat Robertson winning a straw poll with 1,293 votes, ahead of Bob Dole and George Bush, illustrating how Iowa’s caucuses have grown influential and controversial. The piece notes the cost to vote, the fervor of Robertson supporters, and concerns over the caucuses’ future role in selecting a national Republican candidate.
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Towa
Republic
Republican Party
Ames
Pat Robertson
GOP
Kansas
Robert Dole
George Bush
Iowa
Democratic Party
Carter
Ford
Nixon
Congress
Robertson
Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates and Address Info
Rates list for USPS mail subscriptions in Rapids Cedar Rapids area indicates 15S weekly, 7 issues per week, $2.60 weekly. Morning Editions and Sunday option at $11.80 for 4 weeks, $128.20 for 52 weeks. other states $161.00 for 52 weeks. no mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier. Postmaster address for changes is Cedar Rapids, 52006.
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Comer
Iitny
Sry
Catta Isu
Car Rapids
Lowe
Pion
U.S. Terriores
Associated Press
al AP News 5
The
Rapids Gazette, Inc
P.O
Cedar Raps
Reparations UK'd for internees in Congress vote
The House approved the Civil Liberties Act providing a formal apology and 1.2 billion dollars in restitution for Japanese Americans interned during World War II. A 50 million education fund and 20,000 dollar payments to eligible individuals were authorized, with debate over affordability and scope. Senatorial action and White House stance remained uncertain.
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Washington
House
Robert Matsui
D-Calif
Matsui
Senate
Office of Management and Budget
White House
Water line ruptures darken University of Iowa buildings
A ruptured 8 inch steam line and a 12 inch water line flooded the U of I Power Plant basement, prompting power cuts in 11 buildings including Biology Building Van Allen Hall and Lindquist Center. Power partly restored by 4 45 pm as crews pumped water and planned repairs.
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Lyle Matter
Sec
Johnson County
Iowa City
University of Iowa
U of I
van Allen Hall
Lindquist Center
James Howard
Burlington Street
Iowa banking chief resigns to go home to Crawfordsville
Bernau, Iowa banking superintendent for two years, resigns to return to private banking in Crawfordsville. He notes improved state banking conditions, oversaw nine state bank closings since January 1986, and says small-town banks stay closely tied to their communities. Governor Branstad will oversee a smooth transition and appoint a replacement.
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Ves Moines
Bernau
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Anking
Branstad
Crawfordsville
Walker
Center Point
Cable TV fraud suspect accused of assaulting Lusk
Phillip Marburger 22 of 1602 Fifth Ave was jailed on willful injury and weapons charges after a Monday arrest failed to prove cable tapping. Lusk 27 of 613 Third Ave SW spent Thursday in St Luke's Hospital with possible internal injuries. Marburger allegedly knife threatened Lusk and pistol whipped him during a Wednesday confrontation. Police traced Marburger to Pete's Pub seeking $100 payment for the arrest, but he was arrested instead. Marburger held on 1150 bond.
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Phillip Marburger
Mike Lusk
Lusk
Marburger
Fifth Ave
Third Avenue
Third Ave
Cable Company
Rottee Samuarburger
Atusk
Atea
St. Luke's Hospital
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America
Dan Lungren
R-Calif
Norman Mineta
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U of I Museum of Art
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