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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1987
Page
2
Iowa Secretary of State Elaine Baxter aims to pass a bill next year to allow mail ballots for noncandidate elections. The item appears on Iowa Today page 22A in a brief about election procedures and reform.
The writer rebuts Time’s “desperate stroke” claim about a TV movie based on Norman Rockwell’s Breaking Home Ties. He praises Rockwell’s artistry, describes the painting’s emotional impact, and highlights other works such as Freedom of Speech and The Problem We All Live With. He argues Hollywood should seek such inspiration.
Juliet Prowse, 51, required 30 to 40 stitches to reattach part of her left ear after a second mauling by the leopard Sheila. From now on she will appear only with small animals, saying the attack suggests someone may be sending a message.
Cosmopolitan reports on celebrity waistline habits with examples such as Joan Collins who refuses to diet and Brooke Shields who exercises regularly and eats half portions. The piece outlines varied approaches to weight management and lifestyle choices.
Chad Hennings of the Air Force Academy becomes the first native Iowan named to the consensus first team All American and also earns first team academic All American honors marking a historic dual achievement for a small town athlete and student.
A concise overview notes that tipping practices differ widely across nations. China limits tipping though occurs, the Soviet Union discourages it though common, the United States nearly demands it, and Europe treats it as optional with laws shaping behavior. Page 8A.
Britain's best known architecture critic Prince Charles blasted modern development at a black tie dinner, saying architects and developers harmed London more than wartime bombing. He cited St Paul’s Cathedral area and mocked a National Gallery addition as a monstrous carbuncle, fueling national debate.
Firefighters revived 11 year old Alvaro Garza who spent about 40 minutes submerged after breaking through thin ice. Doctor Dr. William Norberg reported improved condition and responsiveness though he remains in extremely critical condition at St Luke's Hospital in Fargo. Garza's parents hail from Moorhead Minnesota and he was pulled from 12 feet of water near shore Friday afternoon.
Rafael Cardona Salazar a key Medellin Cartel member who refines and ships much of the cocaine used in the United States was killed by gunmen in Envigado Medellin. He and his secretary died at his car dealership Friday night. Cardona Salazar aged 35 had faced U S extradition requests.
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