19 Jul 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1988
Page
1
C R is listed as a key pitcher for the 1990 world tournament squad, with plans to vie for a starting role. The report notes anticipation around his stamina, control, and performance in spring workouts.
Nan Doak-Davis led Cedar Rapids Washington to a 4-1 win over the Cougars as Prairie defeated Jefferson 2-0 in the sectional semifinals. Kennedy and Prairie set up a sectional final and both teams clinched regional berths.
A shoe shop sign reads We bring back departed soles with a punny wink. The caption captures lighthearted street humor in a small storefront moment.
A panel linked to Cedar Rapids Catholic schools weighs creating a new regional high school to replace Regis and LaSalle. Three options include preserving both schools with shared administration, or building a new facility to unify staff and programs.
Michael Dukakis sought Jesse Jackson’s cooperation as the 40th Democratic National Convention opened with unity imagery and a call to end eight years of Republican rule. Ann Richards urged voters to back a better future while Jackson delegates signaled tensions persisting from the primary and greater party inclusion. Former President Carter hailed the party as the agent of change and predicted a Dukakis-Bentsen ticket.
Iowa leaders Jerry Crawford and Tom Mann urged unity as their delegates prepare to back Dukakis and Jackson. Mann of Des Moines noted their relationship would shape the Iowa group while Crawford leads the larger contingent ready to support Dukakis on Wednesday night.
Iowa precipitation rose above normal for the first time in 15 weeks, though two weekend storms are excluded. Farmers seek more rain as forecasts show no broad rainfall and drought relief remains uneven across fields. The USDA and Iowa officials released weekly crop ratings with corn 2 percent excellent, 17 good, 36 fair, 28 poor, 17 very poor. soybeans 4 excellent, 29 good, 43 fair, 22 poor, 2 very poor.
Iran agreed to Security Council Resolution 598 calling for a cease fire in the eight year Iran Iraq war though its front line troops would remain. Iraq welcomed the move while Washington cautious about Iran s real motives and both sides prepared for withdrawal and prisoner exchanges.
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