22 Feb 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1989
Page
1
Cedar Rapids hydraulic crane plant will end assembly operations in May and be empty in July as Harnischfeger exits the construction equipment business. The 75 remaining workers face unemployment after efforts to refocus the plant failed amid broader industry collapse.
President Bush called the death threats against Salman Rushdie deeply offensive and warned Iran can expect accountability if Americans or U S companies are harmed. He defended Rushdie's novel as offensive to some while stressing the open nature of American society.
Oliver North's lawyer Brennan Sullivan argued in court that Reagan personally directed years of efforts to shield U S aid to the Contras from Congress. The defense asserted North followed orders and did not break the law while the prosecution claimed he acted above the law and lied to Congress.
Marion and Walter Kassel of Chelsea, Iowa, fell for a scheme by John Paul Lachapelle who claimed influence with state and federal offices to secure Namiee Varney’s release. The couple depleted their savings and borrowed more to aid their daughter, now tied to Tama County District Court records. Lachapelle, 37, allegedly orchestrated the ruse across churches in Tama County and beyond.
Iowa State Patrol reports 1988 interstate speeding citations fell by more than half from 1985 while primary highways saw a 26 percent rise. Col Blaine Goff cites 65 mph rural interstate limit as cause. IDOT stats show 221,588 speeding citations citywide in 1988, with about one third missing from drivers records due to a 1985 rule.
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