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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1987
Page
1
Three Car Bombs Wound 40 in Islamabad
Three car bombs exploded in two downtown Islamabad shopping areas injuring 40, with one person killed. The blasts damaged four blocks of shops, many windows shattered, and several critically wounded. Authorities blamed Afghan agents amid escalating regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islamabad
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Afghan Secret Service
Kabul
Grenades injure six U.S. sailors in Barcelona attack
In Barcelona a man threw two hand grenades into a Christmas decorated USO club on shore leave, injuring six U.S. Navy sailors, one seriously, as windows shattered and a wreath and tree were damaged. Pentagon officials offered few details on the attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Spain
USO
U.S. Navy
United Services Organization
Cmdr
Chris Baumann
Pentagon
Washington
Baumann
French hostage in Beirut delivers baby after kidnapping
A Frenchwoman held by Palestinian extremists in Beirut has given birth to a daughter. The mother Jacqueline Valente and newborn are said to be in good health under medical care. The claim came from Walid Khalid of Abu Nidal's Fatah Revolutionary Council, part of a group that seized eight Europeans from a yacht off the Gaza Strip. The birth reportedly occurred after seven months of gestation. the exact date and location were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Lebanon
Khalid
Muslim West Beirut
Abu Nidal Group
Gaza Strip
Silko
Today’s Chuckle Budgeting Puzzle
A humor line compares budgeting to pool play, noting being behind the eight ball and only open pockets visible as a comedic image.
Nudist colonies in California to sell liquor next year
California nudist resorts gain power to serve alcohol to patrons naked starting New Year’s Day under a new law. Owners at Elysium in Topanga Canyon and Treehouse Fun Ranch near San Bernardino cheer the change, noting it suits adult guests and preserves atmosphere.
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Ve Angeles
Ed Lange
Lange
Elysium Fiera
Los ‘Angeles
Topanga Canyon
Norm Scirin
Elysium
Fran
William Flesher
Flesher
Girl 11 safe after thief runs over her
Shena Johnson, 11, survived a Christmas night theft when a man grabbed her presents and drove off in a van. She was run over twice but suffered only deep bruises. a passing motorist and police stopped the vehicle. Shena and her 10-year-old brother were en route to their grandmother's house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelytia
James Wales
Shena Johnson
Children's’ Hospital
Shena
Iowa Democrats set budget battle as 1988 focus
Iowa legislative leaders warn the 1988 session will revolve around balancing the state budget with a projected deficit of 125 to 150 million. They expect little appetite for major tax increases and note Gov Branstad may push cigarette tax hikes to help close the gap.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Teaders
Senate
C.W. Hutchins
D-Audubon
Donald Avenson
Doelwein
House
Avenson
Terry Branstad
Hutchins
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