17 Feb 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1989
Page
1
Senate votes to enact a strict truancy bill requiring teens to stay in school until earning diplomas or turning 18. The measure aims to curb dropouts and bolster education, with details flowing from the state legislative session.
In Hollywood a sharp punchline suggests that lacking a psychiatrist makes one seem nuts. The quip captures city attitudes toward mental health care and professional help, reflecting entertainment industry stereotypes and social pressure in a pointed brief.
Top investigator John Orr said a radio cassette player carried the bomb that downed Pan Am Flight 103 but did not identify the bomber. Investigators believe the explosive was checked as baggage in Frankfurt and a new line of inquiry is forming.
A state audit shows the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School at Vinton used 124000 in the final month of the fiscal year. The year included 33000 per month on non payroll items and 5000 for 14 months worth of postage amid looming deliveries.
The United Democratic Front and the Congress of South African Trade Unions formally ostracized Winnie Mandela, holding her responsible for murder and urging the black community to distance itself from her. Police allege Winnie Mandela and a group of her personal bodyguards were involved in the death of a 14-year-old boy and potentially linked to another killing.
Regions nationwide report Medicare payments with coverage gaps across states including Washington Oregon California Alabama Hawaii Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Delaware. Officials note variations in enrollment and beneficiary access while stressing steps to improve uniform aid delivery.
Detroit reports easy credit fuels disposable autos as GM repossesses over 143,000 vehicles, a 23 percent rise, and sets aside more than $1 billion to cover losses. Ford sees financial services earnings drop by 166 million amid higher credit losses as lenders chase aggressive financing.
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