25 Jul 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1989
Page
1
The paper reports concerns that gasoline may soon drop to 1 30 per gallon in Iowa with experts warning about price trends. Readers are advised to watch for further updates on regional fuel costs and market shifts.
Lindale Mall based Von Maur plans a remodeling and expansion in Cedar Rapids enhancing shopping space. The project details were reported on page 5C alongside other business notes. Energy Manufacturing of Monticello announces acquisition of an Illinois company on page 5C.
A Cedar Rapids woman and Ana mosa man are married during the Ragbrai bicycle route. The event is noted on page 5A with local wedding coverage and community interest.
U S Agriculture Secretary Clayton Yeutter remains opposed to widespread drought relief despite calls for federal assistance. The article presents his stance and the ongoing debate over aid policy and farm support.
A light note observes that summer brings faster days and more insect activity, interpreting time as both swift for people and active for flies.
Williamson Gazette reports that DNA fingerprinting analysis cleared the prime suspect in the March 27 rape of a 14 year old Gazette paper carrier. Detectives said semen samples did not match the suspect, who was tested in June at Cellmark Diagnostics Laboratories. Authorities noted no other suspects.
The tail section of the United DC-10 was moved to a hangar as investigators near the end of the initial probe. NTSB spokesman Ted Lopatkiewicz said mid to late week should see completion of airport work, while crews search a 16 square mile area for missing engine pieces amid 111 dead and 32 of 185 survivors still hospitalized. Captain Al Haynes is expected to be released to issue a statement.
Los Angeles auditor testified that officials removed the mayor’s name from a document stating he directed a $2 million taxpayer deposit to Far East National Bank. The alteration, using white-out, followed reporters’ scrutiny of Tom Bradley’s ties to the bank, which paid him $18 000 in 1980 consultant fees.
Sally Novetzke, former Iowa Republican Party chairman, nominated as ambassador to Malta. Senate committee review expected in 2–3 weeks with full Senate action likely in September after August recess. She participates in a State Department ambassador training program in Georgia and has studied Malta since April.
U S cautioned the Soviet Union not to attempt smuggling Felix Bloch out of the country weeks before reports of spy suspicions surfaced. President Bush called the spying reports very serious as FBI and State Department officials note Bloch’s limited cooperation and unusual Soviet interest.
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