26 Dec 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1989
Page
1
A brief examination traces a coffee culture evolution through ages and regions highlighting how beans, brews, and cafes shaped daily life and social habits across eras. The piece previews modern tastes and enduring traditions while noting regional varieties and influential roasters.
A Dubuque County fire claims one life as readers scan Holiday customs around the globe in the Inside Close-up feature. Fire officials report the fatal blaze occurred in a residential area, with investigators seeking the cause.
A new poll finds many Americans have short memories about recent events. The piece notes varied recollections across topics and hints at a national mood. It also references Christmas travel by President Bush and a unique nod to a dog temple.
The Laura Ashley chain struggles as retail demand slows in Britain and the United States. The piece notes broader retail weakness and the potential impact on the brand's stores and outlook.
A satirical column from The Gazette reflects on holiday spending and fiscal folly in a year marked by upbeat cheer and financial strain. The piece treats Christmas spending as a recurring cycle impacting households and local businesses with tongue in cheek.
Ousted Romanian leader Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife Elena were executed by firing squad after a secret military trial that found them guilty of genocide and grave crimes. The radio, controlled by the provisional government, announced the execution on Christmas Day amid the 11 day uprising that toppled his regime.
U.S. troops and vehicles encircle the Vatican Embassy in Panama City as Gen. Manuel Noriega seeks asylum after the invasion. White House says Washington wants Noriega handed to U.S. or Panamanian authorities while Vatican officials weigh their response under diplomatic asylum rules. Local papal nuncio in Panama reportedly refuses to surrender Noriega.
President Bush and advisers say they became obsessed with toppling Gen. Manuel Antonio Noriega in the past 11 months. Noriega exploited power and wealth from drug trafficking while resisting multiple efforts to oust him. Bush ordered troops to invade but faced looting and uncertain progress before Noriega sought asylum in the Vatican embassy, renewing focus on capturing him.
Buffalonians wake to a white Christmas the first since 1985 as December promises one of the coldest on record. The Greater Buffalo Chamber of Commerce declines to stage Winterfest this year citing weather and funding despite mobilizing staff and raising about 150000 dollars for the event.
The article notes milder conditions across Iowa with highs in the 40s and a 36 degree reading in Cedar Rapids, while Florida remained chilly. It forecasts a cold night dropping into the teens and a return to milder weather by Wednesday with possible light snow.
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