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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1990
Page
2
Ellen Goodman argues Mandela’s release from prison means a leader’s life remains public. The elderly statesman walks free while South Africa and the world watch, his private moments scarce and his duties continuing amid global attention.
Mayor Marion Barry was indicted on eight charges for possessing crack cocaine and perjury before a federal grand jury. He faces a hotel room episode with Rasheeda Moore and links to Charles Lewis, with arraignment to occur within 10 days.
Star witness Johnny Deasel testified that he lied repeatedly about the death of Jennifer Gardner last May while detailing how Edward strangled Gardner with a belt as Ruben held her down. He accused Edward and Ruben of planning the killing and described a belt noose and subsequent body handling.
Three Linn County observers will join 4,000 international monitors for Nicaragua’s February 25 election. Rev. Gilbert Dawes Tom Mahan of Cedar Rapids Faith United Methodist and Willam Heywood of Mount Vernon travel as Northern Illinois Conference representatives. The group aims to verify a fair process amid U.S. policy disputes and Contra activity. A public forum on Latin American issues will follow the election day observations.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 lists mailing options including daily and Sunday editions. Rates include $2.85 weekly for motor route, $3.35 weekly by carrier, and annual mail plans with varied terms, plus note on non-acceptance of some mail areas.
A Kalona, Iowa grocer protesting a rate increase by Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. claims his yearly bills were about $1,000 higher than nearby rivals using a different utility. The Gazette notes its commitment to corrections and clarifications for accuracy.
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