17 Jan 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1989
Page
1
The second degree murder trial of Evan Paul, a Central City man who says he acted in self defense when he shot a Texas drifter, begins today in Linn County District Court. The case details and legal context are outlined in today’s page 2A coverage.
A Las Vegas casino displays a humorous sign at a dice table reading Shake well before losing implying playful caution about gambling losses. The witty caption reflects casino humor and gambler culture in the city.
In a CNN interview President Reagan said he quietly hoped to use Regan's resignation letter and replace him with Baker during his second term. He denied firing Regan, noting Regan wished to return to private business and that news of the resignation caused infuriation in late February 1986.
Mount Vernon firefighters inspect the roof of three mile west Mount Vernon home owned by Warren Stoner after a Monday fire started when Michael Brady 26 burned trash behind the house. Brady said a passing motorist alerted him. he rescued his wife and three children. Fire Chief Roger Reyhons reports the blaze began at 2 55 p.m. and was confined to the roof and attic.
A draft Entropy Ltd report to Iowa's Corrections Task Force finds about 130 inmates may be housed in medium or high security despite low risk. It urges moving low risk prisoners to minimum security and questions the need for 386 new beds. Parole risk assessments are described as too rigid, limiting releases.
Rep. Joan Hester proposes amending the Compulsory Education Law to keep students in school until 18 or until earning a diploma. The bill would also subject parents to prosecution for 16 and 17 year olds who fail to attend. Supporters urge funding for districts to run programs to retain older students.
A Duke University study suggests hostility and anger, not impatience, largely contribute to heart disease. Researchers say being workaholic or hurried alone may be less harmful than openly hostile behavior toward others. Dr. Redford Williams Jr. notes anger without restraint is the key danger.
Daryl Berryhill a 19 year old disc jockey at KKRQ in Iowa City left the building during a graveyard shift and found his key missing. The door locked behind him triggering a 45 minute radio silence before deputies helped him back in. Berryhill sustained a cut from broken glass but refused medical aid. The incident occurred as listenership was low and drew no complaints from listeners.
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