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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1985
Page
2
A growing success story shows farmers expanding corn use for ethanol to raise demand. With EPA support, ethanol is poised to gain prominence as an octane booster for auto fuel.
In the 1950s Horace Garner looked set for stardom before an injury cut short the 1952 season with the Boston Braves. Now with Cedar Rapids city sanitation, Garner discusses his baseball past in the Yesterday's Heroes column on page 1C.
Francis Eugene Hinkle of Belle Plaine handles the puppet Webster who mimics Mortimer Snord. Hinkle moves the head eyes jaw and talks in a funny voice while Webster commands attention in the feature on page 18A.
A discussion explores cases of children killing abusive parents and considers psychiatrists theories on how extreme parent abuse and verbal cruelty may influence such violence, noting self-destructive undertones in parental behavior.
Rex Alan Smith recounts the creation of the Mount Rushmore Memorial detailing the men behind the iconic sculpture. Leisure section preview describes the monumental project as a landmark in American history and art.
The Dallas Times Herald probes Henry Lee Lucas claiming 600 killings across 30 locations amid 26 state inquiries. Evidence suggests many confessions are false, with timings and records contradicting alleged murders. Lucas maintains three real killings and alleges police hoax.
Carey Morris Jr. and Buzz Reynolds, both 23, dragged a disoriented 400 pound Mako onto Pensacola Beach with bare hands after guiding swimmers out of the water. The shark was still alive and kicking as they secured it. They considered using the fish for bait.
An ABC News Washington Post poll finds 56 percent of Vietnam veterans say the war benefited them personally, 65 percent faced post service problems, and 57 percent deem the war worthwhile, while 65 percent of Americans view U.S. involvement as a mistake.
The DAR marks a change, recognizing Black patriotism nearly 50 years after bars on Marian Anderson. The move signals expanded inclusion amid ongoing Civil Rights era debates.
Tony Randall urged tolerance for smokers but opposed secondhand smoke during a New York City Council hearing on a bill to ban smoking in public places except designated areas. The session drew other civic notes and updates on unrelated entertainment stories.
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