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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2009
Page
1
A poll indicates Gov. Chet Culver leads for a second term against the current GOP field unless former Gov. Terry Branstad enters the race.
After two rounds at the British Open Tiger Woods misses the cut with a 74 and heads home. Meanwhile 59 year old Tom Watson sits atop the leaderboard, becoming the oldest leader in a major. Benedict XVI recovers after fracturing his right wrist in a fall at his Alpine chalet.
The Cedar Rapids based Collins Radio influenced NASA to add video to its space program communications system. A restored photo shows Arm strong’s July 20 1969 lunar landing broadcast, with unidentified Collins Radio staff examining equipment in a 1964 image.
Rockwell Collins played a key role in delivering the first words and images of Apollo 11 to the world. Jim Westcot, 83, longtime Apollo program manager, recalls the demanding, rewarding work and flawless communications links from Cedar Rapids.
The Gazette previews upcoming Sunday focus on space exploration as the final frontier and Monday recalls Eastern Iowans memories of the moon landing on July 20 1969 highlighting local reflection and historical milestones.
Frigid Cedar Rapids sees a low of 50 on Friday eight degrees below the December 25 record and a cooling trend expected to linger with highs only in the 60s. Pools closed under the 70 degree rule while outdoor workers welcome relief from heat.
Walter Cronkite famed as the most trusted American TV anchor died after a long illness. He passed at 7:42 p.m. at his Manhattan residence with family by his side. His chief of staff cited cerebrovascular disease as the cause.
North Liberty authorities linked a Hills Bank branch heists to James F. Miller on parole for a 1998 Johnson County death. Bank staff recall the man returning minutes earlier to MidWestOne, asking questions and showing little concern, leading to belief he was casing the bank.
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