08 Jul 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1988
Page
1
Iowa Lottery revenue rose 30 percent in the year ending June 30 according to commissioner Edward Stanek. Other items mention Downtown Office Olympics in Cedar Rapids and a federal task force disrupting Dubuque cocaine markets.
A humorous note on wedding etiquette asserts the need to present the bride as a complete package. It playfully contrasts tradition with modern expectations of ceremony and presentation. The quip implies social pressures around marriage events.
Torrential rains caused a three story department store in Brownsville to collapse while people sought shelter. Authorities report seven to twelve dead and about 60 injured with others trapped under rubble. Rescue crews worked for hours cutting through debris as the Amigo Store roof and front wall caved in.
Gov. Terry Branstad signaled a drought emergency declaration is likely after Agriculture Secretary Lyng agreed to easier emergency feed subsidies. The move would broaden eligibility for federal disaster aid and enable state agencies to assist with water and hay transport, aiding farmers amid drought.
Midland Financial of Des Moines seeks to build 152 single family homes and 204 townhouses on a 200 acre wooded parcel along 42nd Street NE between Emerson Avenue and Old Oak Drive in Cedar Rapids. The plan includes a pedestrian trail, clubhouse, pool, trees, and two townhouse clusters with single family areas. The site is Linn County land being annexed to the city and rezoning from agricultural to residential is requested. City staff will review next week and the City Planning Commission meets July 19 to decide on approval or denial.
In Scotland the Piper Alpha platform explosion and fire killed many aboard and left rescuers scrambling. Iain Letham, a diver on a nearby rig, described losing his gear as he helped six crewmen before a final blast toppled his boat into the sea.
Andrew Abodeely an 18 year old from 258 38th St Dr SE Apt 14 was flown to Mercy Hospital in fair condition after a 60 foot fall from a Palisades Kepler State Park bluff He suffered a collapsed lung and a broken arm Firefighters said he fell to rocks and sand below while with three companions Rescue crews were paged at 8 10 p m The park lies west of Mount Vernon along Highway 30.
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