08 Dec 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1988
Page
1
A man in Iowa posed as an Iowa News Electric Light and Power Co employee, triggering IE to urge customers to verify calls with the company. Also noted are Nolan Ryan’s one year Texas contract and 1989 beef shortages with rising prices.
A humorous quip compares alimony to continuing payments on a damaged car, joking about ongoing costs after a relationship ends.
The Soviet Caucasus region was struck by the strongest quake in 80 years, leveling buildings and leaving thousands homeless. Unconfirmed reports suggested more than 200 deaths, with Armenia the hardest hit. Officials cautioned casualty figures were not yet verified.
Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev shares a light moment with Reagan and Bush while touring New York Harbor. He later addresses the UN General Assembly and outlines unilateral troop withdrawals from Eastern Europe.
A study by Public Voice for Food and Health Policy shows infants born in 332 poor rural counties faced a 13.6 per 1 000 mortality rate in 1985, about a third higher than the national 10.6 per 1 000 rate. Representative J Roy Rowland commented on the national shame.
Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze announced Mikhail Gorbachev would depart early from his U S trip because a severe earthquake in Soviet Armenia killed thousands. Gorbachev had planned visits to Cuba and Britain later. those trips will be rescheduled.
Clayton County authorities chase a thief or thieves who stole four foot plastic nativity figures outside Union Bank Monona. A third wise man king figure was recovered near the courthouse. other wise men were returned after thefts. The display includes blinking lights and remains on display as police continue the search.
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