27 Jan 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1988
Page
1
Leo Lala of Cedar Rapids appeared in Linn District Court on Tuesday to withdraw his plea of guilty to a swindling a farmer in a deal. Conservation theme highlighted for Eastern Iowa Conservation Tillage Show at 18 Center in Cedar Rapids.
A study of 22 071 male physicians shows that taking one tablet of aspirin every other day reduces heart attack risk by 47 percent for men with no prior heart disease. The trial was halted early due to strong beneficial effects, with some increased stroke risk noted.
In January a red robin appeared in Libbie Dalecky's heated bird bath in Cedar Rapids. Libbie alerted neighbor Charles Krizek who contacted The Gazette. Bird Notes columnist Catherine Eckstein cautions robins can appear without signaling early migration.
Four Rowley youths aged 13 and 11 were pictured as Dale Rhomberg pushes Ryan Wheelock through a front window at Wheelock’s Rowley home after they tried to fetch wrenches to fix an all terrain vehicle. Todd Wheelock and Alan Olson, both 13, are pictured nearby.
The White House asks Congress for 36.25 million in aid to the Nicaraguan contras over months, including 3.6 million for weapons. Escrow of military aid until March 31 and release contingent on a cease-fire. Debate erupts in Congress with opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.
Gazetto wire service reports officials and analysts say George Bush strengthened his GOP bid after a heated CBS Evening News interview in which he refused to answer Dan Rather on Iran Contra. Bush touted supporter calls and joked of needing combat pay, praising the confrontation as a plus for his campaign.
Rep. Jack Kemp campaigns in Cedar Rapids with a plan to restore economic vitality by reducing interest rates and cutting deficits. The profile notes Kemp’s stance as he seeks the Republican nomination.
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