08 Feb 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1988
Page
1
Florida bound C R s Bud Curran will join the Reds organization to oversee grounds operations at the team's complex in Florida. The move marks Curran's ascent toward major league responsibilities, reflecting a growing maintenance role in MLB expansion plans.
A humorous observation notes that modern TV newscasters once required journalism training but now many pursue studies in cosmetology to stay on air. The quip contrasts traditional credentials with current appearance focused expectations.
In Sidon near Ein el Hilweh, PLO chief Yasser Arafat ordered the freeing of two UNRWA workers, Norways Jan Stening and Jorgensen, held by masked gunmen. PLO threatens force if captors refuse peaceful release and says the hostages may be freed within 48 hours.
On the eve of Iowa precinct caucuses, Bush distances himself from GOP charges against rival Dole. Dukakis, Kemp and Robertson allies press on Central America and abortion issues. Bush offers to apologize to Dole's wife but not to Dole, while Wittgraf questions Dole's finances.
Johnson County Bureau reports the University of Iowa instituted its first African-American studies program in 1969 after a long delay. The World Studies program attracts up to 500 students across about 20 courses per semester, but lingering attitudes persist as some non-black advisers discourage Black studies courses. Professor Darwin Turner notes the belief that such courses are useless for non-black students remains a stumbling block.
The Federal Reserve is expected to ease policy by lowering interest rates to support the weak economy. Analysts foresee further steps as the Fed reviews conditions behind closed doors ahead of Greenspan’s Congress testimony. The Oct stock crash heightened scrutiny as Democrats tie growth to policies, while Republicans rely on rate relief to sustain the expansion.
The New York Times reports 35 tourists visited the South Pole between January 11 and 21, flying from Punta Arenas to the continent and using ski-equipped planes to reach the pole. They paid up to 35000 dollars each, stayed two to three hours, toured the Amundsen Scott Station, and bought a single souvenir apiece. The station houses science and communications facilities, a galley and lounge, and living quarters for 40 people under a silver 52 foot dome topped by an American flag.
In southern Nepal wild elephants attacked during three days, killing two villagers. The animals trampled homes and destroyed grain stores, according to RSS, Nepal’s national news agency.
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