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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1988

Page

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Area Stocks Show Gains On Up 75 Page

Readers see market gains highlighted on the Up 75 page with area stocks listed. The report notes climbs in several local companies and indicates overall positive momentum for the day.

Gilbert Wins Second in Nationwide Essay Contest

WU of I graduate student Ron Gilbert takes second place and $16 000 in a national essay competition, a Cedar Rapids man noting his earlier confidence. The story appears in Page SA.

Today’s Chuckle Fuzzy Dice in a Cadillac Showroom

A light humorous piece comparing life to a Cadillac showroom where you feel like just a pair of fuzzy dice. It playful notes the irony of being small amid shiny promises and big dreams.

Eastern Iowa high schools brace for foreign language boom

Cedar Rapids area and other Eastern Iowa districts anticipate sharp increases in foreign language enrollment next fall as about 80 percent of incoming freshmen at Cedar Rapids public high schools plan to study a language. Administrators note a shift toward college prep amid tighter university entrance standards, with some concerns about overemphasis on academics and staff cuts in vocational programs. Of 372 incoming freshmen, 311 chose one of four languages at Jefferson High School.

Kurt Hogann Gazett Eastern Iowa Cedar Rapids Iowa William Jacobson Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School Ued Kennedy John Artis

Reagan Gorbachev inch toward arms pact amid impasse

In Moscow, President Reagan endorses Gorbachev's reform program while both leaders make no breakthrough on a 30 to 50 percent reduction in strategic weapons. They consider a joint statement but dispute verification and Star Wars issues.

OSCOW Mikhail Gorbachev Reagan U.S Soviet Union United States Geneva

Reagan Apology Questioned by Native Leaders at Moscow Visit

The exchange centered on remarks suggesting Indians were kept in reservations to preserve culture. Suzan Shawn Harjo of the National Congress of American Indians called the president’s comment insulting, while others urged recognition of citizenship and history. Reagan offered to meet with three Native Americans who attended Moscow events, noting their hunger and housing grievances.

Norington Fesiteneset Cioviet University U.S Reagan Moscow State University Reaggh Congress Washington Suzan Shawn Harjo National Congress of American Indians Jent United States Harjo Beery Moscow Kremlin Mikhail Gorbachev

Iowa Court Limits Handwriting Use in Jury Selection

The Iowa Court of Appeals reluctantly allowed prosecutors to use handwriting analysis on prospective jurors but warned of a chilling effect on juror service. It refused to order a new trial in the Washington County burglary case of Merle LeRoy Knerr, noting minimal benefit from the graphologist’s findings and concerns about the analysis. The decision notes public funding for the expert and potential unfair advantage during trial.

Des Moines Iowa Court of Appeals Fuesday Washington County Merle LeRoy Knerr

Gray market ruling boosts discount traders nationwide

The Supreme Court upheld regulations allowing a multibillion-dollar gray market for partly imported brand name goods sold in the United States without approval from U.S. trademark owners. A separate 5–4 decision struck down a rule that could have broadened the gray market. The Iowa-linked FDIC ruling suspended a bank president amid a 1986 indictment for false statements.

Waoingston Supreme Court U.S. Customs Service U.S Customs Service United States Iowa Federal Deposit Insurance Corp James Mallen Farmers State Bank of Kanawha FDIC

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