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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1986
Page
2
Iowa State University Cooperative Extension Service publishes Money, 1E to assist families with rising incomes learn money management. The guide responds to consumer requests for practical information beyond basics and aims to keep households afloat during financial strain.
A demographer argues that for the Baby Boomer generation aging rituals differ from previous generations. With about 3 million Americans near mid-life, he questions whether turning 40 holds the same meaning as before. He cites lifestyle changes and new experiences shaping this cohort.
Donald Kaul calls for abolishing the presidential press conference, disbanding Congress, and firing the White House press corps. He argues these bodies have outlived usefulness and critique their impact on informing the public and representing citizens. He laments media practices and political lobbying while urging drastic reform.
A Los Angeles jury awards $400,000 to the widow and 3 year old son of Dennis Wilson after Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance refused the payout for his 1983 drowning. Jury to decide potential punitive damages of $20.5 million in a second phase.
Film writer Mel Waskin argues in his new book that a comet, not Mrs. O Leary or her cow, started the 1871 Great Chicago Fire. Leisure page IF.
Gary Kostrubala, the Iowa Hawkeyes punter known for his small stature, has outdistanced rivals in the Big Ten discus competition, marking a notable achievement on page 1B.
Gen William C Westmoreland says the soldier's role in democracy is to guarantee liberty as the Statue of Liberty centennial nears. Parade coverage noted on page 4.
State officials tout the rosy side of hosting a low level radioactive waste dump and urge an Iowa community to volunteer as the site for a seven state facility. The piece appears in Iowa Today on page 13A.
Elizabeth Sparano wins grand prize with Italian Crepes Marmellata and $250 prize. Rosemary Garber earns $150 for Tofu Patties as runner up, with $100 additional prize and $200 extra for Sparano. Twelve finalists from 1200+ entries receive $25 each, top 12 to be published.
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