01 Apr 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1989
Page
1
MaryAnn Stewart serves two United Methodist churches in Rapids as a parish nurse. She supports residents to take charge of their lives and promotes education through her ministry.
A light quip notes that the only person willing to bend over backwards these days is a contortionist, playing on the idea of helpfulness and physical flexibility in a humorous punchline.
Ames police wound two Iowa State Cyclone athletes, Sam Mack and Levin White, amid a Thursday night armed robbery at an Ames Burger King. Mack, 18, a basketball starter, and White, 21, a football prospective, face first degree robbery charges with bonds set at 28750 as police investigate motive and conduct.
U S District Judge Gerhard Gesell rejected a defense bid to compel former President Reagan to testify, saying no showing that his appearance is needed for North's fair trial. Gesell also refused to dismiss the charges, sending all counts to the jury. Reagan said he would not be subpoenaed and defended his stance. Barry Simon urged dropping counts, arguing North did not obstruct Meese's Iran Contra investigation.
The Iowa House unanimously passed House File 740 to strengthen obscenity and child pornography laws. The bill bans material depicting explicit acts and tightens penalties for producing or possessing child porn. It also allows limits on dial a porn services and closes a rental sale loophole. Governor Branstad sought stronger standards.
Iowa lawmakers on an 81 to 8 vote sent House File 688 to the Senate expanding grounds to terminate parental rights. The measure allows judges to revoke rights for imprisonment for crimes against a child, for abuse after treatment, and for chronic mental illness or substance abuse. Backers cite the Cedar Rapids case of Karen Cooper as a driver of reform.
The piece surveys April Fools Day lore with quotes from University of Iowa professor Harry Oster on why people seek forbidden acts during the holiday. It traces roots to 16th century France and links to New Year reforms, noting the practice’s shift to April 1 and the culture of playful deception.
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