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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1989
Page
2
The Stockton school shooting is used to attack gun control advocates and defend the NRA. The writer argues the NRA blocks sensible limits, pushing for more guns and fewer background checks, and even contemplates arming teachers as a solution. The piece ends with a provocative self confession about owning a gun.
State Rep. Mary Lundby and Rep. Kay Chapman were chosen as assistant floor leaders. Lundby, in the minority, aims to shift influence, while Chapman aligns with the majority in the chamber. Page 13A.
A fifth generation family owned firm based in Dubuque, A Y McDonald Industries, explores fresh markets for its traditional products as Page IE reports on growth and diversification.
Mercy hospital's Prime Timers club, with 3000 members, keeps coordinator Carol Thurness busy. This is the second in a series featured on page 1B.
In Hayward Wisconsin the birch woods dairy farms and frozen lakes frame a winter scene as the Birke ski race and other skiers attract visitors. Directions show how to reach the Midwestern cross country mecca from nearby towns.
On BBC radio Desert Island Discs, Boy George spoke of wanting a child and discussed adoption limits and the idea that marriage is not required for parenthood. He urged giving a child a stable life, even without marriage. Jessica Hahn faces hostility in the South while promoting a car show tied to PTL downsizing, recounting her arrival in Greenville. A California NAACP official sues Arsenio Hall for libel over accusations of extortion tied to hiring practices for his show. Salvador Dali, 84, nears death as doctors report his heart condition worsening and a strong will to live keeps him going.
Scientists attach tiny bar codes to bees to monitor their movements in and out of the hive. The barcode system mirrors supermarket tracking and aims to study pollination and foraging patterns.
A brief explainer on fibrocystic breast disease known as the other breast disease. It describes how changes in the breast cause painful lumps and outlines possible causes and management steps for women seeking relief.
Camp Good Health plans a winterized lodge for 32 campers this spring to complete a $136000 building project. The drive has reached $60000. The Cedar Rapids area camp serves disadvantaged and ill children with free weeklong sessions, relying on public donations and trust funds.
A 16 year old said two prison escapees forced him to drive them on an 11 day 4000 mile spree from Florida to New York and beyond. They used his car to commit burglaries and robberies before being captured near Salt Lake City. The FBI notes federal charges include escape kidnapping and auto theft.
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