Midwestern population gains seen but Iowa still cautious
The U S Census Bureau signals slower Midwest decline with some states showing growth while Iowa lags. New Iowa jobs reach 25 000 in early 1988 with 60 percent from new firms. manufacturing up 5 percent regionally. Housing starts rise 22 percent, 4 000 business leads, 46 relocations, 4 200 jobs, 126 million in capital. Tourism adds 100 million. movie spending exceeds 7 million. Overall growth remains tepid vs California and Florida, urging continued caution.
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Midwest
Iowa
California
Florida
Television in 1988 Struggles with Low Quality Fare
Critics blame a writers strike and sensational talk shows for a TV slump in 1988 noting Geraldo Rivera Oprah Winfrey and Phil Donahue influence, while some programs like Star Trek The Next Generation and select made for TV movies show quality. Readers urged to turn to books for better value.
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Geraldo Rivera
Rivera
Oprah Winfrey
Phil Donahue
Shakespeare
Noel Coward
Europe
West Germans tied to Libyan poison gas plant probe
The column accuses West German firms and officials of aiding a Libyan poison gas facility near Rabta and questions Bonn’s six month cover up. It cites CIA and White House concerns raised with Chancellor Kohl, calls for full truth, and warns of moral and legal implications for Germany.
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Libya
Muammar Gaddafi
White House
Bitburg
Helmut Kohl
Reagan
Tripoli
U.S
Israel
Gaddafi
Stephen Engelberg
Michael Gordon
The
New York Times
Rabta
Tel Aviv
Auschwitz
Bonn
Kohl
Congress wind-up base closings plan faces hurdles
Editorial notes Congress uses robotic mechanisms to push waste reduction with a base closing commission. The panel recommends 1988 closures to Secretary Carlucci, with a potential $700 million annual saving if enacted, pending budget appropriations and a presidential veto.
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Congress
Gramm Rudman
Dick Armey
Texas
Frank Carlucci
Armey
Pentagon
Cedar Rapids Odors Highlighted in Public Feedback
Tony Dion of Enola Pa. criticizes Cedar Rapids contest winners for ignoring persistent odors. He notes visitors and locals call the city “The City of Five Smells” and urges residents and businesses to address offensive scents affecting the community’s appeal.
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Cedar Rapids
Tony Dion Enola
Letter to Abbe Center officials criticizes care and meals
C H Butch Hutter of 1860 County Home Rd Marion writes to top Abbe Center personnel about penny pinching. He complains about a trial paper towel system and poorer meals since 1983, noting fewer prunes and single jelly portions and calling for better service.
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Abbe Center For Community Health
C.H
Butch” Hutter
County Home Rd
Marion
Lottery criticism claims it misuses revenue and harms public value
Lloyd Duffe Ely argues the lottery is a poor economic choice. He criticizes Ed Stanek’s favorable view and says billions spent locally would better fund private economic activity. He warns of debt, low prize payouts, and long-term obligations, urging reconsideration and tax questions.
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Lottery
Ed Stanek
Iowa
Lloyd Duffe Ely
Brucemore Dress Code Debate At Christmas Party
A Christmas party at Brucemore drew mixed attire with many guests in blue jeans and sweatshirts. The writer, accompanied by two adults, notes a 12 year old felt underdressed and urges Brucemore to consider a dress code to guide guests and preserve standards.
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Brucemore
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