16 Dec 1987
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1987
Page
1
A lighthearted quip notes the simple method to stay current with the Joneses is to meet them during their descent, framing a humorous social observation about envy and pace of life.
A Linn County jury convicts 24 year old Robins man Le Grand of first degree murder for the April 5 stabbing and beheading of Julie Vosmek, 20, in Cedar Rapids. The verdict, delivered after trial that began December 7, could yield a life prison term.
Former Colorado senator Gary Hart returns to the 1984 Democratic presidential race in Concord New Hampshire after months on the sidelines. He pledges to let voters decide and disputes speculation about Donna Rice scandal while touring snowy streets with his wife Lee. Local pundits debate his front runner potential and impact on rivals.
Gary Hart shocks Iowa Democrats again by announcing a return to the presidential race after withdrawing earlier. Reactions range from surprise to anger as supporters question revival of a statewide campaign. Des Moines voices stress urgency to nominate a candidate despite doubts about Hart’s organizational strength.
The Gazette reports icy conditions and clear skies in Iowa after a major snowstorm. A 25 year old woman, Karla Alloway, died near Muscatine after choking on a cookie as traffic and weather hampered emergency response. Deputy John Fiedler noted delays due to road conditions.
Shellsburg students sent 120 hopeful messages to Terry Anderson, an Iowa State University graduate and AP reporter held in Lebanon for over 33 months. The Beirut press reported Anderson’s release was not confirmed, alongside another hostage, Thomas Sutherland, as students ponder his captivity and impact.
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