17 Jan 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1988
Page
1
Three young Cedar Rapids black men discuss the sting that led to about 26 arrests for selling stolen property, raising concerns they were targeted while noting the operation’s white burglars were present and that most customers were black at the janitorial firm Systems Maintenance near the YWCA.
Cedar Rapids police say the Fourth Avenue SE storefront operation shut down has removed danger from streets. Chief Gary Hinzman notes 35 suspects and 70 solved burglaries and thefts with $266000 in stolen property recovered for about $35000 buy money. A boom in drugs fuels property crime as buyers and fences operate in taverns and pawn shops.
Six year old Joey McSweeney of Cleveland Elementary wins the boys kindergarten division at the Third Annual Grade School Derby held Saturday at Lou Dennis Rink. Cleveland Elementary finishes first among seven schools.
Time pressure makes choosing a nursing home stressful and quick. Advocates urge preparation, visiting facilities, and asking questions. Local groups publish guides. agencies offer handouts to help families assess needs, tour with five senses, and compare options before deciding.
George Bush widens Iowa schedule ahead of February 8 caucuses. The Des Moines profile notes his weekly appearances to counter Dole, stressing executive experience and leadership in government, business, and wartime service. The Iran contra issue lingers as he trains focus on forging a broad, decisive message.
In a Tokyo AP report, 70 percent of General Council of Trade Unions members say they are overworked and 90 percent do not lead comfortable lives. The October survey of 26,800 workers from 4.2 million members found a raise of 100,000 yen monthly could improve comfort. average pay was 256,000 yen. Reduced hours were desired by 62.2 percent.
A light quip jokes that the meek deserve the land but only if they can keep up with payments. The line playfully mirrors mortgage and rent pressures while keeping a humorous tone.
A private group reports that the United States hid at least 117 underground nuclear explosions in Nevada over the past 25 years, each under a kiloton. The NRDC analysis, based on seismic data, says these tests accounted for about 20 percent of U S detonations and could affect calls to limit underground testing.
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