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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1988

Page

3

Demjanjuk Convicted as Nazi Death Camp Guard Ivan the Terrible

Retired Ohio auto worker John Demjanjuk is found guilty by an Israeli court of war crimes crimes against the Jewish people crimes against humanity and crimes against persecuted people for operating gas chambers at Treblinka. He faces possible life imprisonment with sentencing set for April 25.

Jerusalem Ohio John Demjanjuk Ivan the Terrible Demjanjuk Hayom Israel Adolf Eichmann Adolf Hitler Cleveland Dov Levine

Meese’s pick for No 2 Justice post may withdraw

John Shepherd, Ed Meese III's choice for deputy attorney general, told officials to search for a replacement as he nears withdrawal. He cited public scrutiny and family stress. Meese indicated a decision by mid week while aides already began seeking other candidates.

Meese Justice Post Washington (Ap John Shepherd Edwin Meese III Justice Department Department Shepherd The American Bar

Radio claims Higgins killed by captors in Lebanon

A Beirut radio station reported that U.S. Marine Lt Col William Higgins was killed after weeks in captivity in south Lebanon. UN officials said there was no confirmation, noting Higgins was abducted near Tyre on Feb 17 while serving with UNIFIL.

Beirut Lebanon U.S William Higgins United Nations Voice of Lebanon Higgins Siddiqine U.N South Tyre Timur Goksel

German hacker linked to U.S. military computers

A 24 year old university student in Hanover tied his home PC to about 50 U S military systems for nearly two years, gaining access to defense and aerospace data. West German prosecutors dropped the case for lack of evidence. FBI inquiry continues.

BOM West Germany U.S Quick FBI Bremen Hans-Georg von Bock California Air Force Systems Command el Segundo NASA Bock Bremen University Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory

Nevelson, Pioneer Environmental Sculptor, Dies at 88

Louise Nevelson, renowned environmental sculptor and one of the era’s best known women artists, died at 88 in her Soho home after months of illness. She remained prolific late in life, creating a 35 foot black steel piece for NIH and leaving a lasting impact on American sculpture.

Louise Nevelson Soho National Institutes of Health Nevelson University of Iowa

F-16 Crashes in Germany Prompt Hold on Flights

A U S Air Force F-16 on a training mission crashed in a field near Hermeskeil West Germany. The pilot ejected safely and West German Defense Minister Woerner urged a pause on F-16 flights until a mechanical failure could be ruled. It marks the fourth crash in weeks and Europe confirms 18 F-16s have crashed in Europe since December 1981.

Deutsche Presse-Agentur Hermeskeil West Germany USS Air Force Manfred Woerner U.S. Air Force Europe

St Celestine V remains stolen from Italian church

Thieves took the mummified remains of Pope Celestine V from a glass coffin in Santa Maria di Collemagio church in L Aquila. A nun found the theft. officials suspect ransom motive though no demand appeared. Celestine V resigned in 1294 and was canonized in 1313.

L'Aquila Italy Celestine V Enzo Lombardi Santa Maria di Collemagio

Penn State drops charges after sit in protest

Penn State President Bryce Jordan agreed to drop charges against students arrested during a sit in protesting racial policy. He refused to commit new funds for recruiting black students and faculty, noting some admissions officials feared arrests might deter black applicants.

State College, Pa Penn State University Moti Penn State University Bryce Jordan

Fragmentary digits block found in 4770 series text

Readable fragments show numeric runs 4770 4775 4990 5677 5700 1440 8100 and scattered punctuation. Context unclear but indicates a catalog or code sequence with no identifiable event, names, or places. Details insufficient for full summary.

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