19 Dec 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1988
Page
1
I Coe professor discusses why students need versatility in handling diverse writing assignments and the reason professors assign specific tasks. The commentary appears on page 4A in the education section.
A light quip notes the dislike of paying for past actions rather than ongoing costs. It playfully contrasts willingness to pay as you go with resistance to settlement of prior expenditures.
Iowa eight Democratic electors meet in Des Moines to officially vote for president and vice president. Dukakis and Bentsen are favored despite national Bush Quayle victory. Electors listed by district and at large. one unlikely cross party vote noted.
U S officials vow to monitor PLO compliance with anti-terrorism pledges as Khaled Hassan and Salah Khalaf contest Western policy and promise continued attacks on Israel. Arafat’s denouncement said not to include military action, while State Department aides stress verification.
Gunmen killed six people at a prominent opposition politician's home on the eve of Sri Lanka's presidential election amid pre election violence. government declared emergency law with penalties up to the death sentence for obstructing voting.
Two Northeastern students identified as Ebenezer Scrooge and Kriss Kringle admitted stealing a 6 foot Grinch from the Quality Inn in downtown Boston. They returned the item and offered a $100 charity donation to Camp Joy in the Grinch’s name. The hotel planned a party for 65 children from the group.
University of Iowa enrollment in Russian language courses hits an all time high with 368 students last fall and 280 already enrolled this spring semester. Russian studies expand up to six years for undergraduates and graduates as interest grows from perceived Soviet openness and job prospects.
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