19 Jan 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1989
Page
1
A lighthearted index joke notes anesthetists motto Numbs the word reflecting medical humor about patient numbness. The playful line captures a niche profession's witty view on anesthesia.
Witness testimony ends abruptly as defense objects to the question about Paul’s life danger during the Aug 16 1988 fight that left Donald Cope dead. Judge Conmey plans to rule on whether the witness may answer. jurors to report at 9 am. Paul’s lawyer argues self defense citing severe beating by Cope and fear for life.
Sporadic gunfire and rock throwing flared in Overtown Liberty City and Coconut Grove as police moved to quell disturbances. A panel was appointed to investigate the fatal shooting of a black motorcyclist by a Hispanic officer, while relatives pleaded for an end to the violence amid stalled preparations for a Super Bowl event.
Patrick Edward Purdy, a former student at Cleveland Elementary, opened fire on a Stockton playground killing five children and wounding 29 before killing himself. Police note motive remains unknown as counselors assist shocked students and families at the school.
Former Iowa congressman Cooper Evans was sworn in as White House agricultural adviser to President Bush. The appointment elevates agricultural priority, with Evans noted as an expert on farm credit and grain quality from his prior House Agriculture Committee work. He served two Iowa terms and advised Bush on agricultural issues during the campaign.
The Supreme Court, in a mixed ruling, upholds stringent federal sentencing guidelines in a case led by Justice, with one dissenter. The decision maintains guidelines that affect drug and violent crime penalties nationwide, prompting continued debate among lawmakers and victims groups.
The court, by eight to one, affirming the U S Sentencing Commission guidelines that began in 1987. Hundreds of defendants now must be resentenced as guidelines are declared constitutional. State court cases remain unaffected.
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