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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1985

Page

10

Branstad hires organizer for 1986 re election bid

Gov. Terry Branstad has authorized his election committee to hire staff for possible 1986 re election work. Phil Stanhope of Des Moines begins Tuesday to identify supporters and volunteers as the committee raises funds and builds grassroots organization. Branstad aides stress no firm candidacy declaration yet. Vice President Bush will attend a November 16 birthday fundraiser at Adventureland in Altoona to aid Branstad.

Des Moines Terry Branstad Branstad Susan Neely Branstad Committee Phil Stanhope Stanhope Iowa Republican Party Neely David Fisher Charlotte Mohr Eldridge Friends of the Governor George Bush Adventureland Altoona

Lt Gov backs Homecoming project to avoid politics

Lt Gov Robert Anderson says adding him to the Homecoming 86 committee helps remove any political image. The Newton Democrat was added after Democratic candidates warned the event could aid the Republican incumbent. State records show about 58 percent of committee members are Republicans.

Gazette Des Moines Bureau DES Moines Robert Anderson Anderson Iowa Newton Branstad

Third Legionnaires Case at University of Iowa Hospitals

A third case of Legionnaires' Disease has been diagnosed at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. The patient contracted the disease outside the hospital, while two transplant patients on the fifth floor remain under observation. Water testing by University Hygenics Laboratory aims to confirm the bacterium in the hospital plumbing with results expected next week.

Iowa City University of Iowa Michael Massanari University Hospitals General Hospital University Hygenics Laboratory Massanari

Mt Pleasant guard fired for not shooting escapees

Mt Pleasant Prison guard Bill Maddy was dismissed for not firing at two inmates who escaped from the Mount Pleasant Treatment Center. Superintendent Scurr rejected union claims the background buildings affected his actions. The inmates Dwayne Nelson and John Scisco remain at large after escaping Tuesday.

Mt. Pleasant Mount Pleasant Bill Maddy David Scurr Maddy Dwayne Edwin Nelson Troup Texas John Edward Scisco Dakota City

Water Softener Salt Sale at Culligan Marion

Culligan at 211 12th St Marion advertises water softener salt for pickup at 4.65 for 80 pounds. Sale runs until October 4 with hours 7 to 4:30. Advertisement also notes Marion Gazette advertises Marion briefs contact numbers.

Marion Culligan 12Th St. Marion

Regulated Diamond Weights and Prices Noted

A fragmented listing shows carat weights such as 1.38, 1.06, 1.08, and 1.42 ct with RD and RE markers. The text also mentions MARC and a price range around 4600 4499 low, indicating a dealer price quote for assorted diamonds.

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