02 Jul 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1988
Page
1
Bruce and Eadie meet KCRG TV personalities in the Gazette series first installment. Holiday weekend activities receive a complete rundown on page 2A.
A light quip observes that those who demand others to play ball often keep the bat themselves, turning the joke on vanity and role reversal.
Iowa budget official Dennis Prouty told lawmakers the drought may reduce statewide income by up to 2.4 billion dollars in 1989. About 800 million would hit farmers directly, with the remainder from reduced farmer spending affecting small businesses.
Delegates at a Communist Party conference in Moscow approved a reform package aimed at transferring power to elected legislatures and ending party interference in daily life. The plan includes term limits of two five years for officials and supports Gorbachev led legislatures. Razumovsky comment noted.
President Reagan approved a broad Medicare overhaul delivering unlimited hospital days to 32 million beneficiaries and adding prescription drug coverage. He warned of potential runaway costs and stressed the need to control expenses to protect the elderly and disabled. The change marks the program’s largest expansion in 23 years.
The University of Iowa warns that season tickets cannot be transferred after death except between spouses. Ticket manager Mike Naughton notes several deceased holders continued contributing, but orders are now vetted by signature and address checks. Demand remains high as Iowa aims to sell 41 000 to 42 000 general tickets for a No. 8 team, with 13 000 students and 6 500 faculty and staff tickets.
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