08 Dec 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1989
Page
1
A Japanese film crew will descend on Cedar Rapids to cover a local women’s bowling tournament. The arrival signals international attention for the event and highlights cross cultural interest in community sports.
Gov Branstad and other state leaders confer with Bush administration officials about education objectives. The brief notes related items appear across Page 9A 10A and 15A with local crime and farm policy mentions.
Iowa Hawkeyes overcome Iowa State Cyclones 89 to 87 in a late second half surge. Seventh ranked Iowa prepares for a Top 25 clash with DePaul in women’s basketball tonight. Former Drake star Lewis Lloyd’s career faces a downturn. Amana Refrigeration expands with a new plant addition at Middle Amana. Rockwell International lands initial production contracts with a major railroad company.
A light quip suggests not opposing a spouse’s wish to learn to drive. It humorously frames support as the wiser path, implying harmony and shared journeys ahead.
Three Eastern Iowa men, Harry Ambrose, Larry Regennitter, and Thomas Vogt, were found guilty on most charges in U.S. District Court Cedar Rapids. Prosecutors say the verdicts send a warning to drug users and show drugs are socially accepted, with potential maximum prison terms listed for each defendant.
Chicago developer BHC Co. announces Village Factory Stores at I 80 and US 149 in Williamsburg. The 112000 square foot center will host 35 to 40 stores, open late next summer, creating about 100 full-time and 150 part-time jobs. 45 acres purchased including Middle America Service Plaza. tenants unnamed for now.
Lithuania votes 243-1 to abolish the Communist Party monopoly and Estonia's Central Committee drops leading role as independence movements gain pace. Gorbachev condemns multiparty plans, while Lithuania and Estonia prepare constitutional amendments ahead of Moscow’s Congress session. Andrei Sakharov urges a formal debate and plans a symbolic strike to back change.
Marion City Council leans toward mandating surveillance cameras for convenience stores by July next year. The measure follows proposals by City Attorney Don Hoskins after recent murders in nearby Cedar Rapids and Keystone areas. A formal action was not taken last night and the ordinance will be redrawn in January to address council concerns.
Cedar Rapids officials, led by Parks Director Dave Holstad, intend to shoot crows at Greene Square to force the flock to disperse. The City Council will be asked to authorize the birds' destruction if necessary after the observed outsmarting of downtown authorities.
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