State wrestling districts show strong Cedar Rapids teams
Lisbon advances all seven wrestlers in Class 1A state tourney while Cedar Rapids Prairie sends six of seven in Class 3A. Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Lance Paulson pursues a second straight Class 3A title as budgets for Cedar Rapids and Linn County assessors offices rise double digits next year. Page IB and Page 7A. Social Security program aims to curb paid services that government provides free.
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Congress Passes Laws With Teeth But They Dentures
A wry quip notes that many new laws seem biting in rhetoric yet lack real bite. The joke suggests the statutes read strong but feel weak in practice, likening them to dentures.
Senate panel votes to reject John Tower as defense secretary
The Senate Armed Services Committee backed a full Senate rejection of John Tower's nomination 11 to 9 along party lines, delivering a major early setback to President Bush. Spokesman Marlin Fitzwater defended the president while urging a higher level of debate on personal issues.
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Sullivan named to head Health and Human Services
The Senate Finance Committee approved Louis Sullivan for secretary of HHS by 19 to 0. Chairman Bentsen expects a floor vote next Tuesday. Packwood supported Sullivan despite disagreement on abortion. Sullivan’s stance mirrors President Bush’s.
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Lawmakers object to universities dipping into faculty salary funds
Iowa lawmakers accuse Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and UNI of diverting base faculty salary funds to debt service, new buildings, and asbestos work. They say such transfers undermine a three year effort to boost faculty pay and may keep raises below targets despite sizable increases cited at each campus.
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No double jeopardy on breath tests
Iowa Court of Appeals rules breath test results beyond the initial test can be admitted in drunken driving cases. Eric Rysdam was involved in a July 22, 1987, crash and earlier breath test showed .09 percent, later tests showed higher blood alcohol content, overturning a lower court ruling restricting second and third test results.
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Economic impact of tourism hits new Cedar Rapids high
The Cedar Rapids area convention and visitor economy reached $31.9 million in 1988, up 16 percent from 1987. The rise is based on hotel and motel tax receipts collected in Cedar Rapids and Marion. The Gazette will publish a special report on Iowa tourism impact Sunday.
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