05 Jul 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1990
Page
1
Democratic candidate Don Avenson shuns Branstad’s influence at a hometown Fourth of July parade in Oelwein. Avenson vows Fayette County won’t be Branstad’s to carry while Branstad remains the honored guest. Details on page 2A.
Convicted murderer James "T-Bone" Taylor, who caused an uproar by falsely claiming life was good at a Connecticut prison to a Des Moines newspaper, has been moved to a federal prison in Indiana. Details on page 9A.
American singles players at Wimbledon were all eliminated in the quarterfinals on a cold windy day in England. The three U.S. men failed to advance, ending any title hopes.
A lighthearted quip noting that many chase fame yet most live in the lemonlight instead of the spotlight.
Mikhail Gorbachev told TV viewers two years are given for the Soviet leadership to improve living conditions or quit. He refused to speculate on who the deadline covers while acknowledging criticism from reformers and traditionalists alike during the 28th party congress.
Organizers of the Freedom Festival plan a seven day event in 1992, expanding from six days and 40 events this year as sponsors consider more dragon-boat races bicycle and soccer contests and broader neighborhood participation. More than 100000 people attended fireworks on May's Island behind the Linn County Jail.
Six runners were hospitalized after completing an 8K in Cedar Rapids as heat and humidity caused dehydration. Organizer Connie Johnston said all but one were treated and released, with one man remaining in Mercy Medical Center. The day’s high reached 97 with humidity around 60 percent. Police did not estimate event turnout. A later Bar-B-Que Roundup drew large crowds and a 5 p.m. parade featured politicians including Sen. Tom Harkin and candidate Tom Tauke.
Miniature minuteman Andrew Caton, age 2, of Marion, wears a Revolutionary War costume during Cedar Rapids Fourth of July Kids Parade. Organizers report a wide variety of entrants and strong turnout.
The festival’s sixth day concludes with a parade and fair for kids, as the community enjoys a celebration of freedom. Sports notes mention Fifth Season 8K winners and a competitive heat.
A 20 year old Decorah man David C Wenthe drowned in the Cedar River at Palisades Kepler State Park after his group moved downstream to a sandbar. Wenthe who could not swim disappeared after leaping to catch a Frisbee and sank into a hidden hole in the river bottom. His cousin Gary Bock and friends Vicki Dingbaum Brian Yauslin and Tanya Klavins were unable to rescue him as rescuers from Linn County pulled his body from the swift waters around 7 48 p.m. The incident underscores river dangers from currents and shifting sand bars despite waist deep water. The group had moved away from a crowded sandbar and believed conditions were safe. Sheriff Dennis Blome warned against entering the Cedar River.
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