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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1989
Page
2
Personal reflection on the hardships of moving and sorting a lifetime of possessions. The author recalls his mother’s habit of saving items, the pain of downsizing after her death in 1982, and plans to divide belongings into keep, sell, and dump piles. He ends with musings on credits in film and environmental concerns.
A 90 trillion mile gas river is drawn toward the galaxy center, signaling a possible massive black hole there. Harvard Smithsonian researchers announced the finding at an American Astronomical Society meeting, noting the new radio observations support the black hole theory.
Iowa officials report a shift to an offensive stance in court as the state strengthens its legal teams to reduce IDOT claim costs. Through midyear, settlements and judgments total under 500000, with nine lawsuits filed July-December, and two bridge-damage judgments totaling 90000.
Rep. Darrell Hanson introduced a bill to cut General Assembly members from 150 to 120 by 1992 elections, with House from 100 to 80 and Senate from 50 to 40. Don Avenson supports downsizing but urges delaying debate until 1992 district reapportionment.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday from 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401. It notes subscription rates for carrier and mail editions and states no mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The AP holds republication rights for local news and dispatches. Postmaster address provided.
State Department officials say a Hiawatha man’s father, Rev Roy Libby, is held captive in Colombia after being kidnapped at an evangelist meeting. Officials warn the outcome could be prolonged, possibly six months to a year, as U.S. and local authorities coordinate. Libby’s son Ra ndy Bengfort notes the policy of not negotiating with terrorists, while Colombian authorities seek the release of other cartel prisoners.
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