Baseball scores Twins beat Mariners in tight contest
In MLB action the Twins defeated the Mariners 4 to 2. The Astros routed the Braves 11 to 2. Royals edged the Rangers 7 to 6.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1987
Page
1
Population rise in Iowa counties across decades
Census Bureau estimates show 11 of 99 Iowa counties gained population since 1980 from births exceeding deaths. The brief notes statewide trends and references Iowa news coverage on page 2A.
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Constitutional Convention diary Aug 18 1787 news release
Delegates unofficially authorized a news release printed nationwide stating they could not disclose what they were doing yet but firmly affirmed they never contemplated a king. The remark signals republican intent during the convention period and circulated quickly.
Today’s Chuckle Money Can't Buy Happiness Gag
A light humor item ponders whether wealth lifts mood, joking about a penthouse plunge in value humor. The brief paints a playful contrast between money and contentment with a witty punchline.
Lebanese hostage Charles Glass escapes captors in Beirut
U.S. journalist Charles Glass, kidnapped in West Beirut in June, walked into the Summerland Hotel at 2 30 a.m. and said he needed a place to hide. Syrian troops arrived an hour later and escorted him away. Glass, 37, was reported safe in Syrian hands and had been among several reporters to escape captivity in Lebanon.
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FDA approves first human AIDS vaccine trial in U S
Federal officials clear MicroGeneSys of West Haven Connecticut to begin human tests at NIH labs. Volunteers will receive the vaccine to assess safety and immune response before trials for preventing AIDS infection. Doctor Allan Goldstein of George Washington University notes the milestone amid ongoing vaccine development efforts.
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Moped Crash Claims Teen Life In Cedar Rapids Intersection
Reverend Keith Birch consoles Lyle and Lynette Crow after their pickup struck a moped at Johnson Avenue and Wiley Boulevard NW Monday. The rider, Christopher Landayt, 15, died from head and leg injuries after reportedly turning left into the pickup’s path. Lyle Crow, 32, was driving. no charges filed. Landuyt wore no helmet.
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Ombudsman slams prison arrogance over Riley case killings
Iowa State Ombudsman William Angrick labeled corrections officials arrogant as he defends a scathing report on the mishandling of Patrick Riley. He faulted the department for months of detached supervision and a parole program failure that preceded a May 1987 burglary turned fatal hostage crisis in Des Moines. Corrections officials pushed back, citing budget woes and claiming high supervision of the parolee. The dispute follows a weekend about the case with officials calling Angrick’s report irresponsible and noting Riley’s high risk.
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Iowa's network stars lead Iowa delegation in TV exposure
A study by Southern Illinois University shows Sen. Tom Harkin and Sen. Charles Grassley each appeared 25 times on network news during the 99th Congress in 1985-86. Rep. Jim Leach totaled 11 appearances, while Tauke Bedell Lightfoot and Neal Smith had one each. Cooper Evans appeared zero times.
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Task force urges moon base as stepping stone to Mars
A 63 page report led by Sally Ride urges a moon base as the next national space goal and a stepping stone to Mars. If implemented astronauts could return to the Moon by 2000 and establish a Mars outpost by 2010. The panel also proposes Earth watching from space and more unmanned solar system probes.
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