29 Jul 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1988
Page
1
Davenport born Michael Nunn used a flurry of head punches to seize the International Boxing Federation middleweight title from Frank Tate in a headline bout. The event details appear on page 1B.
A saying on public presence notes that true fame comes from dominating the dialogue while active, lingering influence endures after departure. It emphasizes lasting impact over momentary visibility and highlights conversational leadership as a pathway to enduring recognition.
A $525 000 HUD grant was awarded to the Mesquakie Indian Settlement in Tama Iowa for a Mesquakie Entertainment Center to boost the economy with high stake bingo. It aims to create 64 full time jobs and host 900 players per session. Donald Wanatee notes plans will be announced later. The grant supports the Urban Development Action Grant program nearing renewal expiration.
The 6 billion dollar drought relief plan passed the House 368 29 and the Senate 94 0 with aims to cover up to 85 percent of lost income and provide subsidized feed and crops for ethanol and milk producers. All Iowa delegation supported the measure amid administration and congress dispute over total cost and funds.
The Los Angeles Times reports Congress risks surpassing Gramm Rudman spending limits, potentially triggering automatic cuts of over 10 billion. White House briefings cite OMB projections showing only 5.9 billion away from trigger, with drought relief and other bills possibly widening the gap to 6.4 to 8 billion.
Washington columnist Carl Rowan was charged in D C Superior Court with possession of an unregistered gun and unregistered ammunition tied to a June 14 intruder shooting at his Washington home. His wife and attorney were unaware of the filing as officials said no action until next week.
An arson fire in the Black Hills expanded and shifted direction near Rapid City forcing additional evacuations. Gov. Mickelson said the blaze is out of control and affected hundreds of homes with wind and heat hindering ground efforts. Fire had been 80 percent contained earlier and volunteers reported several structures destroyed amid an arson probe.
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