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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1987
Page
2
The column argues for delaying an arms control treaty until Reagan exits office. It mocks Reagan’s competence, mocks Democrats, and elevates Sam Nunn as a capable opponent to Gorbachev, while cautioning that current U.S. policy under Reagan risks missteps with the Soviet leader.
In Bermuda after riding out tropical storm Arlene, blind sailor Jim Dickson rests in St George while his boat undergoes repairs for a planned crossing from Portsmouth Rhode Island to Plymouth England. He aims to become the first blind person to sail solo across the Atlantic.
George Washington’s decision to attend lent credibility to the Constitutional convention. Reports say his input in debates was scant, yet his support aided passage of the document. This note appears on U.S. World page 10A.
Lt Col Oliver North faced a flood of telegrams but the message delivery service reportedly wanes. The piece notes telegrams' replacement by modern communication.
Leisure notes explain if you arrive and the hotel is full you may be relocated to a nearby property. Overbooked hotels typically arrange alternative accommodations and cover the expense, rather than making guests walk to another facility. Page 6F.
Decorah gains its first Norwegian restaurant, the Dayton House Cafe, serving authentic Scandinavian dishes since mid July. Visitors and locals flock to sample traditional foods at the new eatery in town.
Leisure section reports Vanna Speaks by Vanna White is a disappointment despite heavy advance publicity. Publisher expected mixed reception, with most observers noting lagging sales. Bob Greene adds context on the book’s struggle and market reaction.
Parade profiles Navy SEALs as the toughest fighting force in the U S military. It describes their scuba training, hit and run missions, and the high price they pay to join the elite unit.
Democrat Paul Simon presses toward the White House while refusing to drop his trademark bow tie or change core views. He says the stance drives his PR team crazy, as reported by Iowa Today on page 17A.
The AWOL soldier who piloted the plane that nearly collided with President Reagan's helicopter has been turned over to the Army. Ralph W. Myers, 32, is in military custody and will be processed by authorities at Fort Lewis, Washington. An AWOL apprehension team planned to pick him up in California early this week. The U S attorney's office is reviewing possible charges related to the incident near the president's Santa Barbara ranch.
Northwest Airlines allows AIDS patients to fly again provided a doctor’s note confirms fitness to travel. The policy applies to any seriously ill passenger and is in response to a case where Brent Anderson was stranded after multiple carriers refused international transport.
Parvez Latif, 30, manager of the Knightsbridge Safe Deposit Center, was arrested and charged with robbery after a raid recovered millions in jewels and cash. Ten suspects linked to Britain's largest robbery, tied to a July 12 heist, were charged or arrested, as police detailed the break in at the security vault near Harrods.
The oldest incorporated black town marked 100 years with a parade and festival in Eatonville Florida. The Florida KKK chapter briefly arrived in civilian cars demanding a march, then left as police intervened. Mayor Gordon defended Eatonville as honoring its historic black community.
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