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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1987
Page
2
An offbeat tale follows a Martian who lands in rural Iowa during a Super Bowl broadcast. He learns the basics from amused locals and concludes Earth harbors no intelligent life, prompting a dramatic “beam me up” ending.
Louis Gossett Jr addressed 300 plus attendees in Beverly Hills recalling his Roots Emmy as a celebration of the show's vast cast and crew. He noted the award felt shared with the Roots family as his film career gained traction with An Officer and a Gentleman.
The Baker Street Irregulars dispute reports that 1987 will mark Holmes centenary with many observances. The leisure page notes the claim as inaccurate and provides context on planned tributes.
The Hotel Manning in Keosauqua invites guests to mystery weekends inspired by Agatha Christie novels. Patrons can participate as detectives during their stay, offering a unique lodging experience.
California flavor marks Super Bowl XXI with the New York Giants facing the Denver Broncos in a mellow spread out game. Two blond quarterbacks give the event a beach city vibe as the page 4C sports feature outlines the matchup.
Hawaii relies on tourism for billions in revenue as sugar and pineapple income declines. About five million visitors travel to the islands each year, supporting local jobs and businesses.
Laurence Clements, a Briton with long experience of public ownership, argues against selling the U.S. Postal Service. The note appears in Iowa Today on page 18A.
Quantity Printing French Studios in Marion offers a marketing photo print that combines a product image with printed material. The service targets both small and large business owners seeking visual product showcases for promotional use. Heritage page reference Money 1E.
Ex-president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association voices cautious optimism about farming prospects as planting costs decline. He notes lower inputs but warns farmers fear reduced break-even soybean profits amid price volatility and market pressures.
Iowa Today notes the Antique Trader Weekly costs $1 yet its contents are highly valued by the antique industry. The item highlights the publication’s significance to collectors and dealers alike.
Amelia Amy Sloan, Indiana AIDS activist and wife of Steve Sloan, died in her sleep at age 25 with her husband and 2 year old son nearby. Sloan had learned she had AIDS in 1984 after a blood transfusion in 1982 and testified for Ryan White before state officials.
The Gazette corrects a misprint about a Class E liquor license applicants meeting scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. in Cedar Rapids City Hall basement Civil Defense room. It also corrects the mobile home occupants near North Liberty and explains the paper's policy on corrections.
Alton Coleman received his fourth death sentence after a 30 minute jury deliberation in Waukegan Illinois for kidnapping and murdering 9 year old Vernita Wheat of Kenosha Wisconsin. The May 29 1984 disappearance sparked a seven week crime spree across six states with eight total deaths. Coleman 31 refused to plead for life but later asked jurors to forget the death penalty. A separate sentencing hearing is set for February 6.
In western Massachusetts flocks have declined due to over hunting and hens being shot under state laws. Hunters say released birds travel two to three hours from the Ayer hatchery and arrive exhausted and disoriented. Frank Sousa and Stephen Thornton of the Massachusetts Sportsmen's Alliance cite legal hen shooting as a factor.
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