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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1988

Page

9

Dear Abby safety warning on garage doors

A reader recounts a 1988 accident where her eight year old son Jim was killed by a garage door opener. She urges monthly safety tests and keeping switches out of children’s reach to prevent similar deaths. Abby responds with condolences and promotes a teen safety booklet available for purchase.

Abby Jimmy Linda Robin Worcester Mass Linda Canada P.O Mount Morris Ill

Rambo III condemned by violence watchdogs

The National Coalition on TV Violence condemns Rambo III for 245 acts of violence. The Hollywood Reporter quotes psychiatrist Thomas Radecki saying the film glorifies violence and will influence youths who view it. The report appears in The Gazette with wedding notices noted from the Sunday issue.

National Coalition of Television Violence Hollywood Reporter Thomas Radecki

World Flora Pairings List and Call for Submissions

A World Features Syndicate research item lists national symbols by country such as U S Rose Turkey Tulip Australia Golden Wattle Israel Almond Blossom Japan Cherry Blossom Sweden Twinflower Scotland Thistle Portugal Carnation Mexico Dahlia. The Gazette invites readers to submit ideas for a feature titled No Kidding with a $5 reward.

Turkey Australia Israel Japan Sweden the Gazette c/o World Features P.O N.J

Cher's Beau Prepares For Critics After Debut

Rob Camilletti, Cher's 23 year old boyfriend, wraps his role in Loverboy and heads back to New York to brace for early reaction to his first major film appearance. He says the public will be ready for the attention and scrutiny that follows.

Ollywood Cher Rob Camilletti Tri-Star New York

Cher protected by film role confusion sparks actor debate

The article quotes an Italian chef actor denying Cher's influence on his casting in a Patrick Dempsey led project. It also notes the actor’s past as a bagel maker and his remarks on acting, plus John Glover joining the ABC movie David alongside Bernadette Peters and Matthew Lawrence. Glover will play David’s father, seeking collaboration with director John Erman again after An Early Frost.

Cher Patrick Dempsey Kristie Alley John Glover Bernadette Peters Matthew Lawrence David Glover John Erman

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