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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1986
Page
1
Philippine President warns against plotting with former leader Ferdinand Marcos and asserts vigilance against attempts to undermine the government. He urges unity and condemns any alliance that could destabilize the state.
Corazon Aquino declares she won an overwhelming mandate and warns President Reagan against aiding Marcos. She criticizes Western-style opposition and cites violence and fraud concerns as tallies show Marcos leading in official counts while Namfrel shows Aquino ahead. Senator Lugar notes no fraud by Aquino backers.
House Democrats announced a $33.6 million plan to balance next year by cutting state agency budgets by 3 percent, reducing county aid, and trimming new car purchases. Speaker Donald Avenson said the proposal, in a closed session, aims to win Senate approval after a prior plan stalled over court-cost shifts.
A light humor item notes that people enjoy challenging a man who shows strong will and determination. Subtle wordplay pivots on contest and resolve with a playful tone characteristic of a daily panel.
Dean Plath, 58, of Tustin, and Clarence Washburn, 67, of Whittier, became entangled when their single engine plane snagged power lines 80 feet up at Ontario airport. They dangled upside down for nearly four hours before firefighters lowered them to safety.
A Cessna 172 clipped high voltage lines near Ontario International Airport and hung upside down for four hours. The pilot and a passenger crawled along the wing to safety as firefighters removed the airplane by crane. KTLA coverage drew thousands of calls as the incident aired nationwide.
The Iowa Senate approved, 27 to 20, a front seat belt mandate for drivers and passengers, sending the bill to Gov. Terry Branstad. Supporters cite lives saved, while critics argue it infringes individual rights and raises political risk. Branstad has not committed to signing.
The proposal would require seat belts for all front seat occupants with exemptions for pre 1966 vehicles and others. It becomes effective July 1 with warning tickets until Jan 1. Fines would be 10 dollars plus 11.50 in court costs. Violations would not affect driver's license status.
Police report a second attack by a man posing as an officer. A 20 year old was found semi conscious in her car near Marion police station with injuries not deemed life threatening. Investigators question if the suspect is linked to a January rape in Cedar Rapids. Authorities from Marion Cedar Rapids and Linn County pursue leads.
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