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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1990
Page
2
Five aging Americans who dropped the 1945 atomic bomb visit Hiroshima in a powerful film recounting their memories. The documentary, aired on Arts & Entertainment, portrays calm dialogue and stark images without moralizing, highlighting the enduring questions of war and peace.
Ricky Van Shelton cancels his 8 PM Iowa State Fair concert due to a severe sinus infection. Garth Brooks will substitute on the program. Ticket refunds are available from the fair ticket office if purchased there. otherwise refunds come from the Ticketmaster outlet.
Pro wrestler Andre the Giant Roussimoff did not appear for a Linn District Court trial on fourth degree criminal mischief and assault stemming from a Aug 21, 1989 incident at the Five Seasons Center in which cameraman Ben Hildebrandt reported being grabbed by the neck and head while filming Andre’s match. Prosecutor Laurie Craig said Hildebrandt was injured and a camera card damaged. Defense argued no physical contact and that Andre sought to protect publicity rights. The case was heard as a stipulated trial with depositions. Judge Robert Sosalla will weigh the evidence and issue findings.
Lawler Police Chief Mark Timlin, suspended earlier this month for drinking on duty, was arrested Friday in Jesup for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a speeding stop. He allegedly failed a field sobriety test. this marks his second arrest on the charge this month.
Researchers report that a gene CYPI1A1 in lung cells is activated by chemicals in cigarette smoke, increasing carcinogen formation. The gene activates differently among individuals, possibly explaining why only a minority of heavy smokers develop lung cancer.
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