28 Apr 1987
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1987
Page
1
Governor Branstad cites improving Iowa economy with statistics and unveils a statewide Take Pride in Iowa campaign. Concurrent notes report a $1 million POW reward for POWs in Southeast Asia and government plans affecting the IBP plant project near Manchester.
A light quip about how a credit card can separate the high cost of living from living well. It plays on the idea that borrowing funds finances lifestyle choices.
In Washington, hundreds of protesters were taken into custody near the CIA entrances in Virginia and Maryland during a three day demonstration against Reagan administration policies in Central America and South Africa. Fairfax County police arrested 355, Park Police 183, and Federal Protective Service 19.
Two PTL board members said founder Rev. Jim Bakker should not be allowed to return despite his vow of a holy war to regain control. They noted Rev. Jerry Falwell’s possible resignation could trigger further board exits. The IRS moved to revoke PTL's 1981 1983 tax exemption citing substantial net earnings benefiting Bakker and others.
House Speaker Donald Avenson says leaders are close to resolving House-Senate differences on a 97.5 million teacher pay raise without a conference committee. He also aims to craft a 64.6 million bonding plan for state universities acceptable to Gov. Branstad, as adjournment in two weeks hinges on education bills.
Austrian President Kurt Waldheim, ex UN secretary general, is barred from entry to the United States for his World War II role aiding deportations and executions. Justice Department says excludability exists. he could be jailed if he contests. No invitation plans exist.
Ernie McElmeel on a bulldozer in the Hughes bog uncovers bones including a tooth and toe while Marion Peat Co owner Dave Marchal notes repeated finds on the property. The discoveries aim to determine if the bones date back to ancient bison roaming the prairies. a 1967 find proved a 5,800 year old specimen now in Iowa University collections.
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