13 Jul 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1988
Page
1
With Ken Schriner dissenting the Linn County Board voted 2 to 1 to spend up to 300000 dollars to renovate the Health Department building. The decision marks a major capital project for county health services.
A lighthearted quip notes the ongoing burden after birth is the ongoing postage cost for raising children.
Iowa Lottery profits for the year reached 40.1 million on 129.7 million in sales, topping lawmakers’ expectations and producing a surplus to be allocated. House Speaker Donald Avenson called the outcome encouraging and suggested using funds for non recurring projects.
Michael Dukakis selects Lloyd Bentsen of Texas as his running mate signaling a push to win southern states. Dukakis calls it his first presidential act and vows to fight for every state while Bentsen praises the ticket as he debuts as vice presidential candidate.
Iowa Democrats react coolly to Senator Lloyd Bentsen joining the ticket with Michael Dukakis. Delegates say Dukakis should choose freely and express mixed views about Bentsen, noting limited familiarity and a preference for a Midwestern or liberal candidate.
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The USDA cut the 1988 corn crop projection to 5.2 billion bushels, 29 percent below June estimates and 26 percent under last year. U.S. grain production drops 24 percent to 212 million tons, with supplies down 20 percent to 388 million tons, while officials say consumer food prices should see only minor effects.
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