06 Jul 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1988
Page
1
In Amana, Walkers push for green bail arrangements and peaceful settlement. Community leaders seek compromise to avoid further conflict as residents discuss options and seek calmer governance. Local officials urge dialogue and return to routine civic operations.
IOWA Today begins life in new Cedar Rapids quarters after selling its Collins Road building last week and relocating across the street. The change marks a shift for the news unit as it starts from leased space.
A light editorial quip argues government should devote more effort to exploring space, specifically the realm between politicians ears, as a sharp jab at political discourse.
Attorney General Edwin Meese announced he will resign by early August to pursue private sector opportunities, saying the 830 page McKay report fully vindicated him and found no basis for criminal proceedings. He noted the report lifted false allegations and eased family hardship.
Gov. Terry Branstad said he is weighing a possible state of emergency to aid drought relief, with National Guard assistance if waters fail. Peak electricity alerts were issued as officials plan meetings with federal and agricultural leaders. ISU experts announce a July 13 telecast to help cattle farmers cope with the drought.
Iran airliner shot down by a U S warship stayed in a commercial corridor but used a military frequency for radio signals. Investigators examine conflicting data on altitude and track while lawmakers dispute initial Pentagon claims that the plane left the corridor. The Bandar Abbas Dubai corridor spans 5.5 miles each side.
Independence Day thoughts turn to crime as Klein Tools in suburban area reports a third flag theft. Ashford, assistant plant manager, notes 15 by 25 foot flag hung 24 hours, new security planned after losses totaling at least 1000 dollars. The family owned company has flown the flag since 1980, a symbol of the firm.
Congressional aides and interest groups say a veto-proof bill to raise the federal minimum wage from 3.35 per hour is likely, with a three-year plan boosting pay by 30 to 40 cents annually starting January 1. Automatic inflation offsets dropped. business groups oppose any rise.
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