08 Jul 1987
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1987
Page
1
A local trucking company announces plans to relocate its operations and expand services. The move aims to increase fleet capacity, add jobs, and enhance regional logistics coverage, signaling a stronger regional transport presence.
Olympic spokesmen warn the 1988 Games will be canceled rather than moved if political problems persist. The note appears in Sports page 1B.
A humor column jokes about a meeting where no words were spoken, likening it to a mime convention. The gag hinges on a playfully literal take on silent gatherings, underscoring the columnist’s light tone.
Lt. Col. Oliver North tells a congressional panel he never acted without authority and assumed Reagan approved diverting Iran arms sale profits to the contras. He cites five memos for Reagan, says he shredded none, and notes the president claimed no knowledge of the diversion.
Iowa officials hailed a pair of timely showers as a million-dollar rain, accelerating corn growth by about two weeks. State Climatologist Paul Waite noted the warmest first six months on record, while experts urged continued rainfall through September to replenish dry subsoil in northern and eastern Iowa. Rain totals varied across the state from 0.1 to 5.75 inches, with pockets of heavier rain in Beaconsfield and Vinton area, and ongoing drought concerns linger.
In Cedar Rapids a car smashed into Don Myers Dairy Queen at 501 16th St NE during the busy season. The four foot machine and a Mr Misty unit were shoved through a window. Damages range from 60000 to 100000 with six to eight weeks to reopen. Police pursued the fleeing driver after a muffler- drag incident on First Avenue East.
Washington reports that Kuwait plans to shuttle its U S flagged tankers in the Persian Gulf, a change that could require a larger U S commitment. Rep. Les Aspin said reflagging seems unlikely to start soon, while President Reagan previously announced the plan despite opposition.
Rescue teams found 16 more bodies as officials fear 390 people died when the Maria barge carrying 470 from Zaire to Zambia hit a sandbar and overturned on the Luapula River. 351 remained missing. 23 bodies recovered after sinking. Crocodile hazards hinder search.
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