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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1988
Page
3
Former U S representative Barbara Jordan, 52, was flown to Brackenridge Hospital after being found floating face down in her pool and remains in good spirits as doctors say she is vastly improved.
Mary Ellen Futch 64 who won 5 million in a Tampa lottery is jailed without bond after investigators say she tried to hire an undercover detective to kill her daughter in law Peggy Futch 23. Henry Futch said financial stress distressed her but they are shocked.
In Selma Alabama a radio station altered a scavenger hunt after humane society complaints. Contestants would bring in kittens as a tie breaker for a $1000 prize with one point per kitten collected at a mall. Rhonda Poe of the Selma Humane Society warned about potential kitten harm.
In central Moscow on Sunday a new coalition the People’s Front in Support of Perestroika drew over 500 attendees at its first legally sanctioned rally. Historians and activists from Yalta to Magadan urged democratic change and local and national campaigns.
New York AP reports that 100 days before the election Governor Michael Dukakis rode a post convention surge to a strong lead, with polls showing 17 to 18 point advantages. Analysts warn the bounce may decline as campaigns progress and issues gain attention.
US officials say Iran sent a private response to American messages and Secretary of State George Shultz indicated readiness to meet Iran’s foreign minister if Tehran requests it. The exchange signals possible warming, tied to Tehran accepting a cease fire and a broader hostages discussion.
In Rome and Sicily nine investigators led by Giovanni Falcone quit the anti Mafia pool citing obstructions and inertia. The move follows the maxi trial ending with 338 convictions and raises fears of renewed corruption amid inquiries into officials who aided the mob.
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP a two part countdown resumed Sunday for the test firing of space shuttle Discovery engines after engineers repaired a hydrogen leak and a bulky oxygen pump The delays expected to push the launch from mid September into October and a steering engine leak remains under investigation The exercise aims to test modifications since Challenger and provide countdown practice for the launch team
Dr Francis L Esperance Jr, ophthalmology professor at Edward S Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, develops a laser corneal reshaping technique to correct eyesight. He has tested on 11 volunteers, plans to remove corneal scars next, and aims for broader use in 2 to 3 years.
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