17 Aug 1988
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1988
Page
1
Inside East columnist Scott Raab steps away after editorial staff limited his weekly musings. Marion plans a new building inspection department this fall. Mount Vernon shuts water service Tuesday due to a leaky line. repairs completed swiftly.
The Aschoffs completed a two year civilian duty in Bahrain and say the experience deepened their appreciation for life in the United States. The note appears among local neighbors items and a Money Farm brief on corn industry efforts to expand into non food products.
A light quip notes that waiting for success requires more than a single gust of luck to fill the sails.
EW reports George Bush taps Indiana Senator Dan Quayle as his Republican running mate at the New Orleans convention rally on the Mississippi River. Quayle vows to help win the White House as Bush portrays him as a dynamic future leader for the party.
Iowa Republicans moved quickly to back Indiana Senator Dan Quayle as vice president after George Bush announced his choice. Leaders noted Quayle’s Midwest roots, pro life stance, agricultural understanding, and youthful appeal as reasons for support.
Don ald Wayne Cope Jr., 23, living in an Iowa City shelter, was killed at the corner of First Street and First Avenue NW after a dispute over a foreign made motorcycle. A Linn County resident suspect was arrested near I 380, later taken to St Luke's for observation. no charges filed.
The U.S. foreign trade gap rose to 12.5 billion dollars in June, erasing May’s improved 9.8 billion deficit. The June figure marks the worst shortfall since February and reflects renewed import demand amid a strong domestic economy.
Cedar Rapids reaches 100 degrees for the eighth time this summer tying a 1937 record. Bever Park Pool manager Beth Abrams notes more squabbles in the heat while Traffic Bureau Chief Capt. Lou Stepanek cites impatience from drivers. Weather official Chuck Bible confirms widespread 100 degree readings across Iowa.
Environmental Defense Fund released a report alleging the National Science Foundation sites in Antarctica pollute protected waters with untreated sewage and waste disposal. The group cites open burning, ocean dumping, and diesel emissions, noting toxins in penguin and seal tissues near McMurdo Sound. NSF officials acknowledge issues and say improvements are underway.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.