25 Feb 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1989
Page
1
Iowa state health officials say 1988 drought contributed to lower reported rabies cases last year and warn that cases may increase this year. The report appears on Page 9A under Eye on Iowa.
A lighthearted quip notes that many people believe elevating status comes from being full of hot air. The joke plays on the contrast between ascent and airiness.
Dale Luckow 58 formerly of Dyersville and bank president pleaded innocent in Cedar Rapids federal court to 38 counts of embezzling about 111000 from the National Bank of Dyersville between February 1984 and February 1986. Trial set for April 11 with potential 182 years in prison and up to 6.55 million dollars in fines.
The jury could not reach a unanimous verdict in the sexual assault trial of Marcus Montagna Jr., the suspended West Liberty police chief. The 32 year old faces retrial for assault with intent to commit sexual abuse after a near evenly split panel declared a hung jury. The alleged Oct 5 attack on a woman near East Burlington Street in Iowa City involved threats with a knife and touching accusations.
A United Airlines Boeing 747 with 354 aboard ripped open on the right side over the Pacific killing nine passengers. The pilot diverted and safely landed at Honolulu International Airport. Two engines failed and investigators weigh structural failure as the likeliest cause.
The Federal Reserve boosts the discount rate from 6.5 to 7 percent in a 6-1 vote, signaling higher rates to curb inflation. Banks raised prime lending rates to 11.5 percent, following the Fed move as analysts expect further rate hikes.
Roseana Wilcox, a Hy-Vee bookkeeper in Des Moines, was fired in May 1986 after refusing a lie detector test. A Polk County jury awarded her $100,500, ruling the termination violated Iowa public policy. Her attorney called her a typical W-2 worker and noted the case highlights individual rights against mandatory polygraphs.
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