14 Apr 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1989
Page
1
Sound Advice previews Theatre Cedar Rapids season featuring Woke PLUS Musicals at heart and a focus on Carole King as the season’s latest spotlight. The lineup blends contemporary themes with classic musical storytelling.
Braves win 4 3 over Tigers in a tense game as Padres top Twins 1 0 and Pirates beat Mets 4 2. Astros crush Red Sox 9 4 Dodgers 2 over Indians 1 as Athletics 5 Angels 0 complete the MLB scoreboard update.
Starting this summer Cedar Rapids will reward downtown shoppers with tokens usable on city buses trolleys and for parking. The plan aims to boost downtown commerce and transit usage with the new incentive program.
Humor observes two types of people in the world. Some dream of being discovered while others fear being found out, turning everyday doubt into a playful distinction.
A federal jury in Chicago finds Norby Walters and Lloyd Bloom guilty of racketeering conspiracy and mail fraud for using cash to lure athletes into improper contracts with two schools, while the University of Iowa case is rejected. The defendants face up to 55 years in prison and $1.25 million in fines.
House Speaker Jim Wright, seeking reelection as the Nation’s top Democrat, delivers an emotional defense against ethics charges in a 30 minute briefing. He vows to fight and asserts his wife’s innocence regarding an $18 000 salary. The ethics committee’s final report is pending with key votes reportedly against Wright on gifts and speaking fees.
A 17-year-old, Bill Casey Jr., formerly of Marion, was found murdered in Oldsmar Florida. Jason Staples 17 and Joshua Walther 16 were charged with first degree murder claiming the motive was jealousy over Staples girlfriend.
Congress approves a 49.7 million non-military aid package for the Contras, sent to Bush for a united policy. The Senate 89 to 9 and the House 309 to 110 pass, with 152 Democrats and 157 Republicans voting yes, 99 Democrats and 11 Republicans no. The measure aims to pressure Nicaragua to honor democratization promises and sustain the Contras through February 1990 ahead of elections.
Cedar Rapids police detectives identified a man with a prior assault history as the prime suspect in the March 27 rape of a 14 year old Gazette paper girl. He spoke to officers by phone from out of state as investigators await lab results and pursue a circumstantial case to obtain a warrant for his body-fluid samples.
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