20 Apr 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1988
Page
1
Local Neighbors report a dream come true for a Community Revival minister after years of service and effort. The article highlights community support and ongoing projects lifting local spirits and neighborhood development.
Fire last night behind Quaker Iowa Oats ignited a pile of railroad ties in METRO area Cedar Rapids sending dark smoke over the city. Neighbors pledge continued protests against a southeast Cedar Rapids microwave tower despite Planning Commission approval.
A lighthearted item notes that many kids have experienced spanking, reflecting on the common parental discipline practice with a humorous twist.
Michael Dukakis sweeps the New York presidential primary defeating Jesse Jackson with about 51 percent to 36. Sen. Albert Gore Jr. trails in third and hints at exiting the race while Vice President George Bush secures the Republican win. With 85 percent of precincts reporting Dukakis leads Jackson by double digits.
Iowa's welfare agency reports Medicaid costs rose 91.2 percent from 1980 to 1989, totaling 440.6 million this year with the state share near 138 million. The number of people served grew 39.3 percent to 115,792, prompting cost containment like DRG-based hospital payments and ongoing efficiency measures.
Iowa observes a traditional spring bird return as redwing blackbirds grackles warblers and bluebirds reappear. Dr Harlo Hadow of Coe College notes most arrivals are on schedule with bald eagles and turkey vultures appearing in early spring.
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