Fifth Amendment One Way Through Iran Scandal
The author praises the Fifth Amendment as the Iran contra hearings unfold. Poindexter and North invoke it before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, drawing civility from politicians and media attention. The piece recalls past anti Fifth sentiments and notes political theater shaping public perception.
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Reagan White House
Adm
John Poindexter
Oliver North
Poindexter
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Iran
Nicaragua
House Un-American Activities Subcommittee
Sen
Joe McCarthy
Wisconsin
North
Un-American Activities Subcommittee
Congress
Marine Corps
Reagan
Skywalker suspect held after downtown skywalk assaults
A 17 year old Cedar Rapids boy was charged with assault after allegedly grabbing a woman in the downtown skywalk. Police say the suspect dubbed Skywalker fled through the skywalk system before being arrested at Armstrong's Department Store. Investigations continue as more women report similar assaults and precautions were shared with downtown employees.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Skywalker
Armstrong’s
James Barnes
the Skywalker
Barnes
The Cedar Rapids Gazette History and Mailing Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions by carrier $2.25 weekly. by mail Morning Editions and Sunday 7 issues $10.40 for 4 weeks or $110.00 for 52 weeks. other states and territories $140.00 for 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. Postmaster address changes to The Gazette Company P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Iowa
U.S. Territories
Associated Press
P.O. Box
IN THE NEWS REQUIRES TREATMENT A MAHARISHI STUDENT
A psychologist says a former student of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi will need treatment after using transcendental meditation. The report appears on Iowa Today page 5A.
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Iowa
Money
Christmas shoplifting surge cited by Cedar Rapids experts
Excerpt notes that December sees higher shoplifting risk with crowded stores and new workers. Judith Hasson, 46, was arrested at Westdale Mall after a suspected fourth theft of the day. police say she concealed socks and possessed other stolen items from four stores. Mall managers and police cite that about 95 percent of stores press charges, and staff should greet customers to deter theft.
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Rick Smith
Azette Stam
Judith Hasson
Cherry Hill Rd
Cedar Rapids
Westdale Mall
Pam Schenck
Hassan
Hasson
Braun
Camelot
Schenck
Flansburg
James Barnes
Barnes
Driverless car rams pumps at Independence station
A 2 year old in a driverless car backed into Dutch's Standard in Independence, igniting a fire that damaged two gasoline pumps. Firefighters, including volunteer Larry Johnson, quickly doused the blaze with minimal gasoline spill. No injuries reported. damage estimated at about $5,000.
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Wrotte
Donald
Forsythe
Independence
Standard
Agnes Conerd
Dutch’s
Conerd
Kwik Trip
Larry Johnson
Municipal Light Plant
Johnson
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Donald Kaul
Board of Supervisors
Thurman
Robert Mills Jr
Oran
East Iowa
Iowa State University
Iowa State
Jeff Hornacek
Hawkeye Bancorporation of
Des Moines
Thurman Mills
Dick Hogan
VMT Roa
ANS
Screen Star
Gardenia Plants
Boston Ferns
Norfolk Island
Pine
Ellis Blvd
Seafood Menard’s
Sale
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