25 Aug 1987
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1987
Page
1
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Iowa lawmakers prepare for another tax reform debate in January with a proposed package from the governor that may rethink federal deductibility. The piece notes the political context and expected fiscal changes in the state.
Gen Charles Finckney of South Carolina moved to allow slave imports until 1808 instead of 1800. Gorham of Massachusetts, a non slave state with ship interests in the slave trade, seconded the motion and it carried seven states to four.
A wry observation contrasts modern civilization with ancient times noting that primitive man cooked out on a barbecue every night. The quip hints at timeless habits underpinning human society and humor about progress.
The Marion Community Band, performing two annual concerts, is selected as the first U S community band to join the Austrian National Band Music Festival in Vienna next Memorial Day weekend. Director David Law notes 53 U S bands auditioned and Marion scored 45 of 50. The event could draw about 30 000 people.
Cedar Rapids Aegis High School cheer squad begins the Cheerleaders' Super Star Challenge with 280 cheerleaders from 24 East Iowa teams competing in events such as human pyramid and tug of war. The event unfolds Monday in downtown Cedar Rapids amid sponsor Armstrong's and Levis.
U S helicopters and warships escorting Kuwaiti tankers in the Persian Gulf chased away an Iranian warship near Abu Musa as the convoy cleared the Strait of Hormuz. A U S destroyer and frigate fired on approaching small bows, signaling heightened tensions in the escort operation. The United States seeks to protect reflagged Kuwaiti tankers amid Iran Iraq war dynamics and UN cease fire efforts.
A military jury in Quantico sentenced former Embassy guard Set. Clayton Lonetree to 30 years in prison for disclosing U.S. secrets to the Soviets. He was fined 5000 dollars, dishonorably discharged, and forced to forfeit pay and allowances.
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