Iowa's Weather Partly sunny with warm highs today
Partly sunny conditions prevail with daytime highs of 87 to 92 degrees. Tonight turns partly cloudy with a chance of thundershowers and inland lows 61 to 67. Page 13A.
24 Jul 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1988
Page
1
Partly sunny conditions prevail with daytime highs of 87 to 92 degrees. Tonight turns partly cloudy with a chance of thundershowers and inland lows 61 to 67. Page 13A.
Pakistan President Zia accuses the Soviet Union of redeploying about 10,000 troops to Kabul to defend the capital, while Moscow calls the claim a lie. Tass notes Afghan rebels attacked Kabul with rockets, killing two and wounding six. The United States cites Geneva Accords demanding staged Soviet withdrawal by 1989.
Dick Wonick of Solon serves steaks with a smile during Solon Beef Days Saturday afternoon. He is a member of the Beef Days Committee.
A fragmented page shows a mix of features including politics notes and cartoon items. The visible entries reference columns and quizzes with partial headings and unclear details across the 12B and 18A sections.
A light anecdote suggests politicians relying on tea leaves should instead face real coffee to wake up and rethink their approach. The quip plays on the idea of seeking guidance in unlikely places.
Hunter Rawlings III prepares to take over as University of Iowa president on August 1. He schedules a series of meetings with students faculty and civic leaders across the state to hear Iowans' needs and set an open tone for his leadership. He has already met campus leaders and reports a warm reception as he assumes duties at 101 Jessup Hall.
The Hunter Rawlings Ill proposal from the University of Iowa community emphasizes improved education quality and student advising, lower tuition, broader access, better facilities and safety, minority recruitment, stronger legislative ties, faculty public support, strategic funding priorities, and enhanced fundraising with administration acting as chief spokesperson.
Randy Don Landin, previously jailed for strangling a co worker and rehired by Honeywell, is charged with the shotgun killing of Kathleen Nesser in New Hope Minnesota. Nesser, 25, was slain outside her home as she cared for her 18 month old daughter. Police say Landin had stalked and threatened her for weeks before the murder.
Danbury Connecticut is named the best place to live in Money magazine’s survey of 300 areas. The ranking cites low crime, good schools, and access to New York City amenities. Union Carbide’s Robert Kennedy reacts as locals express mixed views.
Burma's longtime ruler Ne Win quits as chairman of the Burma Socialist Program Party after 26 years in power. He cites March and June bloodshed and proposes a one party rule referendum as five veteran leaders also resign. A state broadcast covered his remarks to 1,000 delegates.
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