11 Jul 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1988
Page
1
Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux earned his 15th win and drove in the go-ahead run as Chicago defeated San Diego 4-2. Maddux improved to 15-3, leading the majors in wins, in a Sunday game.
Quote notes that becoming an engineer requires much training while being a sailor demands extensive boating experience. The light humor links skill development across crafts.
A Cedar Rapids Airport report shows .15 inches of rain with scattered showers across Eastern Iowa. Johnson County farmers saw little moisture while Allamakee County near Lansing recorded 3.85 inches, sparking mixed optimism amid wind and lightning near Solon and Oasis. A photo at Oelwein Airport captures aviation enthusiasts watching an air show as more weather heralds arrive.
The federal government will delay Medicare payments by 10 days to stretch funds and cut about 815 million from the current year deficit. The delay rises to 14 days on Oct 1 for roughly 80 billion in claims, shifting payments into the next fiscal year and affecting hospitals and providers.
Fourteen year old Danyelle Murphy topped 10 older drivers and 11 year old Corey Dudley beat 34 younger racers at Sundays Cedar Rapids Soap Box Derby on 15th Street SW near Kingston Stadium. Both division winners won all heats, Murphy in Masters by .428 seconds over Reana Walters and Dudley in Kit Car by .045 seconds over Angie Trenary.
Jenny Nicholson, an astrologer from La Grande, Oregon, was appointed to a new county commission post to advise on grants and presentations. The move drew criticism, and Nicholson warned the position may be dropped after local outcry. She moved to La Grande in 1980, supports her two daughters, and runs the Otter Space astrology business.
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