19 Apr 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1988
Page
1
In the closest Boston Marathon ever, Kenyan Ibrahim Hussein nipped Juma Ikangaa of Tanzania in the final yards of the 26 mile race. The finish drew wide attention for its dramatic conclusion and the endurance shown by both runners.
Perspective columnist Walter Stromer explains the arrest of blind Iowan Peg Pinder aboard an airliner. The piece clarifies why the incident drew public attention and what factors may have driven the reaction. The note appears in page 6A alongside other sections.
A light diary joke suggests buying a camper as a way to live in a nicer area when funds are tight. The quip plays on housing affordability and mobility as a humorous workaround.
U S forces destroyed two Persian Gulf oil platforms and damaged four attack boats while disabling two frigates that fired missiles at American planes. Iran retaliated against Arab oil facilities and foreign vessels. No American casualties were reported.
President Reagan defended U S strikes on Iranian targets as a response to Iran's hostile actions in the Persian Gulf. He warned Tehran will pay a price for attacking U S ships and urged Iran to accept a UN cease fire resolution in the Iran Iraq war.
Central City faces an audit after rumors claim 400000 given by Lera and Laurance Falcon for a civic center is unaccounted. City Clerk Sharon Mettler sought a combined special and July audit, with preliminary work to begin next week and final findings after June 30 fiscal year end.
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