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31 Jan 1988
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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1988
Page
1
Nicaraguans Free Downed American Pilot
James Jordan Denby, 58, of Carlinville Illinois, freed by Nicaraguan authorities after his single engine Cessna was forced down in December. The release came after a court dropped anti government charges and was witnessed by Bill Press as Denby left for Los Angeles with no Sandinista officials present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
James Jordan Denby
United States
Denby
Carlinville
Ill
Bill Press
U.S. Senate
California
Los Angeles
Rosa Argentina Morales
2Nd District Criminal Court
U.S
Eugene Hasenfus
Marinette
Wis
America
General Directorate For State Security
el Chipote
Caribbean
Costa Rica
Elease
Lawyers Do Everything By The Book
A lighthearted note mocks lawyers who stick to formalities as they handle every aspect of a case, even the bank book. The quip plays on the idea of meticulous, rule-bound legal work.
Bush hails big win in Michigan caucuses for 1988 delegates
Vice President George Bush calls Michigan result a big clear win for the first 1988 Republican convention delegates. Pat Robertson disputes the tally, claiming a separate count and vowing to challenge at the national convention. Delegates split 37 Bush 32 Kemp 8 Robertson in the certified tally, while Robertson supporters cite 43 Robertson 21 Kemp 13 Bush.
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Bush
Big Win
Michigan
Gazette Wire Services
Rand Rapids
Mich
George Bush
Pat Robertson
Michigan Republican Party
Jack Kemp
Robertson
GOP
Kemp
New Orleans
Senate
Bob Dole
Kansas
Delaware
Pete du
Apathy Rules Independence as Caucus Hype Drifts By
In Independence Iowa residents focus on daily life rather than candidates Richard Gephardt, Bob Dole, or Gary Hart. The atmosphere is quiet apathy ahead of Iowa caucuses with locals like Mickey Scott noting indifference and discussing everyday chores over politics. Tim Hewlett plans to back Kemp for Christian values and Robertson interest, reflecting mixed voter leanings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Beck
Independence
Lindsey
Nancy Casey
Dorothy Bentley
Mickey
Richard Gephardt
Iowa
Mickey’s
Lindsey’s
Mickey Scott
Tim Hewlett
Walcott
Hewlett
Jack Kemp
Kemp
Pat Robertson
Record-fast flight around the world a non-stop party
A Boeing 747SP named Friendship One completed a world circumnavigation in 36 hours 54 minutes 15 seconds setting a new record. The flight raised about 500000 for charity with 100 passengers including Neil Armstrong aboard. Captain Clay Lacy led the crew as cheers greeted Boeing Field arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Friendship One
Boeing Field
U.S
Neil Armstrong
Clay Lacy
Lacy
Armstrong
Jack Leffler
United Airlines
Record Highs Hit Iowa as Warm Spring Arrives
Iowa towns posted new warmth with Cedar Rapids at 55 degrees and Ottumwa at 58. Des Moines reached 57, Burlington 57, and Lamont 57, breaking several old records. Snow vanished, canceling Winter Fest and ending ski events at Macbride Recreation Area as mud and wet conditions persisted.
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Warren Slebos
Macbride
Burlington
Lamont
Ottumwa
Des Moines
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