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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1987

Page

9

Parolees case prompts criticism of corrections agencies

Angrick defended his critique at a news conference releasing a report on supervision failures in Riley’s case. He faulted officials for discrediting the ombudsman and warned of inadequate resources and enforcement. Parole officers Hancock and McClendon defended procedures while admitting limits. Government aides plan to study the document and seek more funds.

Twe Iowa Angrick Riley Lem Hancock Will McClendon McClendon Mr. Riley

AIDS Vaccine Trials Face Years of Testing and Uncertain Results

Researchers outline multi stage safety and efficacy tests for AIDS vaccines with chimpanzee results only partially predictive. Initial small human trials may begin by October in six centers, with half receiving vaccine and half placebo. Safety evaluation could last six months, followed by longer efficacy testing. five years to possible general approval. MicroGeneSys uses AIDS coat proteins inserted into a harmless virus to provoke antibodies, while other labs pursue varied approaches amid viral coat drift that complicates vaccine development.

Daniel Zagury Pierre and Marie Curie University Paris

Journalist escapes Lebanon hostage crisis amid chaos

Reporter Charles Glass jr. and Ali Osseiran were kidnapped June 17 in Ouzai Lebanon by gunmen linked to Shiite extremists loyal to Iran. Glass, beaten and jailed, was later freed while Osseiran remained missing. The Organization of the People's Defense claimed responsibility on July 7.

Voice Lebanon Charles Glass Jr Los Angeles Ouzai Ali Osseiran Adel Osseiran Glass Osseiran Organization of the People’s Defense U.S CIA Iran Hezbollah Summerland Hotel Hafez Assad Syria West Beirut Middle East London

Moon base plan to back Soviet leadership in key space areas

Former NASA chief Ride urges prioritizing four initiatives to restore U S leadership in unmanned Mars exploration and a manned space station. She notes shuttle and station needs for any progress and envisions a late 1990s Mars soil-sample mission as a core program. Environmental Earth-space studies also figure prominently amid global concerns.

Mars U.S Ride NASA Stanford University

Spencer teacher resignation under investigation by county attorney

SPENCER AP The conduct of a Spencer High School English teacher who resigned at a special school board meeting is being investigated, the Clay County Attorney said last week. Thomas E. Nelson, 41, taught at Spencer for 13 years and was the assistant wrestling coach, said school superintendent Joe Graff. Nelson also was an adviser to the school paper and the yearbook. The matter is under investigation, and some action will be taken in the reasonable near future.

Spencer Clay County Thomas E. Nelson Joe Graff Nelson Michael Zenor

Leach among top five for TV appearances in the 1980s

The study shows majority leader with 276 TV appearances, followed by Richard Lugar with 128 and Edward Kennedy with 125. It notes 5 percent of House members accounted for half of exposure while 48 percent in 1985 and 43 percent in 1986 were never mentioned on network news. The networks preferred familiar sources, reinforcing the status quo.

Sen Richard Lugar R-Ind Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Leach House Network Evening News

Koreans Arrive in Cedar Rapids for Trade Talks

Six Koreans from Ul Jao County South Korea arrive in Cedar Rapids to explore trade relations or a friendship pact. The delegation includes County Magistrate Park Ji Kun and will tour local sites including Cherry Burrell Corp Mercy Hospital Lumir Costal Jr. farm and Cedar Rapids Science Station.

Cedar Rapids Ul Jao South Korea Don Canney Ul Joo Canney Park Ji Kun Far East al Joo Hyundai Automobile Manufacturing Cherry Burrell Corp Mercy Hospital Farm of Lumir Costal Jr Marion Cedar Rapids Science Station Seoul Iowa University of Iowa Center For Terry Branstad

Homework Hotline to aid Eastern Iowa students this fall

Grant Wood AEA launches a Homework Hotline for K-12 students in its seven county area Benton Cedar Iowa Johnson Jones Linn and Washington. It will run school days 630 to 830 pm Mondays through Thursdays starting Sept 21 with local and toll free lines. Two teachers will answer calls at 4401 Sixth St SW funded by the agency and Iowa-Illinois Gas & Electric Co. Applicants contact Brad Colton by next Monday at 399-6778 or 1-800-332-8488.

Iowa Grant Wood Benton Cedar Johnson, Jones, Linn Washington Sixth Brad Colton Homework Hotline Grant Wood Aea Iowa-Illinois Gas & Electric Co

Out-of-Court Settlement Reached in North Liberty Suit

Linda and Allen Howe dismissed their Johnson County negligence lawsuit against Jolly Roger Recreation and Marina Inc after a $15,000 settlement offer. Linda Howe, turning 40, fractured her leg May 26, 1985, when she fell along the lake bank near Jolly Roger at Coralville Lake. The Howes alleged inadequate maintenance and supervision of the recreation area. Jolly Roger had argued the shoreline is federal property leased by the company.

N. Liberty Negligence Gazette Johnson County Bureau Iowa City Cedar Rapids North Liberty Linda Allen Howe Eastview Ave Johnson County Jolly Roger Recreation and Marina Inc Linda Howe Jolly Roger Coralville Lake

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