F I L S T headlines go nationwide from Dubuque to Hollywood
Dubuque reports F I L S T production moves on as Hollywood debates multiple endings. Dell Publishing pays 400000 for the film tie in novel. Eszterhas sticks to his script while Stallone rumors fade. Filming spans Los Angeles New York San Francisco and Culver City with end decisions pending test audiences.
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John McCormick
Dubuque
F.I.S.T
Los Angeles
New York
Dell Publishing Co
San Francisco
Joe Eszter
Dell
Washington, D.C
Afl-Cio
F.ls.t
Sylvester Stallone
F.L.S.T
New York Times
Los Angeles Times
Miami Herald
Larry de Waay
Norman Jewison
Eszterhas
Stallone
Johnny Kovak
Kovak
Labol
Alliance
Huron
California
Culver City
Cancer Society to headline display at County Fair
The Washington County Unit of the American Cancer Society plans a booth at the Washington County Fair on August 14. The display will feature information on smoking dangers, a Don’t Smoke Cancer Is a Walking Time Bomb slogan balloon, a large skeleton exhibit, and Living Memorials book.
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Washington County
American Cancer Society
Washington County Fair
Marjorie Koehler
Crawfordsville
Koehler
Highland Elementary
Bob Curley
Washington
ACS
Mid-Prairie Board appoints treasurer and accepts bids
The Mid-Prairie Community School District Board met in regular session on July 11. Lola Marner was named treasurer for another year. Four district banks were named official depositories. Low bids were accepted for school lunch milk from Anderson Erickson Dairy, bakery from Trausch Baking, and bus fuel from Goodyear via Griffith Oil. The Free and Reduced Price Lunch Policy was amended to raise income eligibility. Jim Bringman was hired as high school custodian and Rosemarie Chance’s resignation as junior high counselor was accepted.
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Mid-Prairie Community School District Board of Education
Lola Marner
Anderson Erickson Dairy Company
Trausch Baking Company
Goodyear
Griffith Oil Company
Jim Bringman
Rosemarie Chance
Brewer 54 Dies at Davenport Illinois Veteran of Arsenal
Thomas H. Brewer 54 died Wednesday July 20 1977 at a Davenport hospital. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral Davenport with burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours Friday 2 to 9 p.m. at Halligan Funeral Home Davenport. He was born in Washington the son of Charles and Mae Eagle Brewer. A Rock Island Arsenal tool maker and supervisor for 36 years he married Vivian M. Rode in 1944 at Davenport. Survivors include his wife three sons Thomas C. Brewer of Virginia Beach VA Robert H. Brewer of Springfield VA John W. Brewer of Davenport one sister Arlene Thomas Davenport one brother Paul L. Brewer of Donahue and one granddaughter Melissa Lynn. He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Thomas H. Brewer
Davenport
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Halligan Funeral Home
Mr. Brewer
Washington
Charles and
Mae Eagle Brewer
Rock Island Arsenal
Vivian M. Rode
Thomas C. Brewer
Virginia Beach, Va
Robert H. Brewer
Springfield, Va
John W. Brewer
Arlene Thomas
Paul L. Brewer
Donahue
Melissa Lynn
Des Moines man holds children hostage then surrenders
Des Moines suburb Windsor Heights officers end a nearly hourlong siege after Glen H. Penniman a psychologist at Woodward State Hospital School barricades himself with two children Chris 13 and Anthony 9. Penniman drank champagne claimed he wanted to be killed by police and resisted until his brother Drake University instructor Gary helped persuade him to release the boys. Penniman was hospitalized for psychiatric evaluation after the incident.
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Des Moines
UPI
Glen H. Penniman
Windsor Heights
Penniman
Woodward State Hospital
Chris
Anthony
John Swan
Drake University
Walt Johnson
Polk County Broadlawns Hospital
Broadlawns Hospital
County Rescue Team Runs Weekday and Weekend Shifts
The county rescue unit, staffed by the sheriff's department, operates with weekday drivers and two-person night weekend crews. It receives a $1,100 annual stipend and relies on donations for equipment. The team, highly trained in diving and underwater searches, serves all towns and rural areas, can be paged via a fire department style system, and includes numerous named members with most certified as ERTs.
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Sheriff's Department
Allen Fuhr
Gene Zieglowsky
Darrell Hamilton
Joe Redlinger
Ron Armstrong
Ron Stalder
Kurt Wolf
Howard Hunt
Ralph
Market notes from Joliet and Des Moines cattle and hog sales
Juxtaposed UPI market wires show Joliet cattle sales insufficient to form a market while hogs command 46 to 47. Hogs and cattle were active in Des Moines with mostly lower butcher bids and varied weight classes. Estimated receipts reach 80,000 for the period and show week to date dynamics in southeastern areas and overall grain context.
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Joliet, Ill
UPI
Des Moines
Almanac for July 21 1977 United Press International
The almanac notes the date Thursday July 21 1977 as the 202nd day of the year with 163 remaining. It lists celestial visibility with Venus Mars and Jupiter in the morning sky and Mercury Saturn visible in the evening. It identifies Cancer as the sun sign for those born on this date.
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United Press International
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Mercury
Saturn
Juveniles Held After Lake Darling Break-In Arrest
Four juveniles were detained in Washington County jail after park officers at Lake Darling State Park arrested them at 8 45 p m Wednesday. They were being questioned about a breaking and entering incident in the park.
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Washington County
Lake Darling State Park
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William Grose
Cancer Society
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Warren Stewart
Washington Cafe
Weeping Willow Cafe
West Chester, Iowa
United Methodist Youth Fellowship
Asbury Methodist Church
Wellman, Iowa
Brian Joseph Krogmeier
the Almanac
Kingsbury Inn
Big River
Columbus Junction
Catfish
E ' Winga's Restaurant
North Side Square
Pirates Cove
Lori & the Heartbreakers
Super Stocks, Inc
West Liberty Fairgrounds
West Liberty
Iowa
West Liberty Fair
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