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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1987

Page

3

Fishing: A Sport To Improve The Imagination

A lighthearted note on fishing as a pastime that sharpens imagination, framing the sport as more than a simple activity and suggesting a playful century-old wit.

Klaus Barbie Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity in Lyon

Klaus Barbie known as the Butcher of Lyon was found guilty on all counts of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison after 614 hours of deliberation. The 73 year old, who denied deportations and the Izieu deaths, faced no extenuating circumstances and planned to appeal as spectators applauded.

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Soviets Urge US Pullout of Gulf Warships

Moscow demanded the withdrawal of U S warships from the Persian Gulf to reduce threats to international peace and urged a quick end to the Iran Iraq war. The Tass release noted some Soviet ships would remain to escort Soviet merchant vessels. Walters said a U N cease fire resolution could embargo arms sales if ignored.

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Balloonists rescued from sea tie branson flight to record

Two adventurers trying the first trans Atlantic crossing in a hot air balloon jumped into the sea off Scotland when their craft failed near Rathlin Island. Richard Branson and Per Lindstrand surfaced unharmed after 34 hours aloft with Branson praising the rescue and signaling a possible new record.

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Christmas in July Family Switches for Holiday Fun

The Burdette Rowland family gathers for a Christmas celebration in July to unite relatives scattered across Colorado Wisconsin Illinois and Iowa. Fran Rowland explains the idea honors their father who works in snowplow duties, noting winter holidays kept them apart since 1981.

Lonnie Colorado Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Iowa Department of Transportation Fran

Reagan urges plan to curb tax hikes nationwide

President Reagan unveiled a plan to raise the bar on tax increases and spending. He proposed a constitutional amendment requiring super-majority votes to raise taxes and bills with upfront cost disclosures. The address from the Jefferson Memorial drew 5,500 attendees as Chamber of Commerce officials hosted the event.

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