25 Jul 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1988
Page
1
Baseball scoreboard highlights Expos 5 Reds 3 as part of a page full of local briefs. The clipping also mentions Nikki Simmons named Viola postmaster and a court trial for a Fort Madison case. Other items cover moving trends, Tour de France winner Pedro Delgado, and media industry views.
A lighthearted gag reflects the tax agency’s role in wealth and success. The quip suggests the IRS oversight is a persistent force behind financial achievement. The line frames taxes as a backing factor in progress with a wink.
Iran withdraws forces after a large incursion while President Khamenei calls for divine duty. A four man UN team arrives in Tehran to discuss prisoners of war and a second UN team is expected to meet for cease fire details. Iran accuses Iraq of threatening the cease-fire.
Defense Secretary Frank Carlucci said a cease-fire could let the United States reduce naval forces in the Persian Gulf and end escort duties for reflagged Kuwaiti tankers once it is safe. He cautioned there is no fixed date and emphasized monitoring negotiations and holding the cease-fire.
Hospice of Mercy in Cedar Rapids expands its services to help children coping with death or terminal illness in their families. Social worker Donita Hermsen credits outreach for supporting troubled youths like a Cedar Rapids student who faced behavioral changes after his mother’s cancer diagnosis.
Republican George Bush unveils a 2.2 billion dollar child care plan aimed at poor families while addressing women voters. Dukakis and Bentsen campaign as opponents face hecklers over abortion rights and the gender gap.
In Stoneham Massachusetts police on horseback carry out daily Canada goose roundups to curb a large migrating flock that blocks streets, leaves droppings everywhere, and provokes complaints from residents. People chase them with brooms and honk horns since the geese are a protected species and cannot be killed.
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