Ike’s words on scapegoats and defense waste
The column blasts Caspar Weinberger for demoting three Navy officers over a $659 ashtray purchase and criticizes a General Dynamics penalty as insufficient. It argues procurement flaws persist despite high military spending, citing Ike’s warning about budget pressures and the danger of scapegoating.
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Tourist Boom Puts Great Wall Under Strain
Some four million Chinese and foreign visitors are expected at the Great Wall this year. The growth in tourism brings crowds discarded wrappers and many souvenir stands. Local observers lament rising commercialization and loss of the wall’s historic ambiance.
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Rainbow Laundry and Dry Cleaners serves dine-in delicatessen
At Dave Hutchins' newly opened Rainbow Laundry and Dry Cleaners in the Town and Country Shopping Center, customers can wash clothes and enjoy an upscale delicatessen with sandwiches and wine, blending laundry with a casual dining experience.
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Hoppmann Remembered As ISU Football Great
David Peter Hoppmann, 35, died in Stuart Florida when a truck struck his car head on. The two time All American and Big 8 rushing leader earned national total offense honors in 1961 and remains celebrated as Yesterday's Hero at Iowa State University.
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World's Smallest Church Grotto Faces Decay in Iowa City
A faded sign marks the World’s Smallest Church Grotto in an Iowa City home. Since its creator’s 1976 death, the grotto and surrounding grounds have deteriorated, prompting renewed interest in its fate as noted on Johnson County page 19A.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Prince Party Attracts Hundreds For 27th Birthday
Prince hosted a purple masquerade at the Prom Center in St. Paul for his 27th birthday drawing hundreds of friends from across the United States. The secretive event was arranged by host Harry Given and kept hidden from the public.
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Prom Center
St. Paul
Man convicted of 2nd murder in 6-state spree
In Cincinnati AP report Alton Coleman 29 is found guilty of aggravated murder in the July 1 strangulation of 15 year old Tonnie Storey amid a six state crime spree. Debra Brown 22 is also convicted with death penalty specifications.
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Reluctant sheriff vows raids on nude beachgoers
Brevard County Sheriff Jake Miller says his department will raid Playalinda Beach near the Kennedy Space Center to arrest nude sunbathers if they refuse to wear swimsuits. He notes up to 1,000 beachgoers occur and has faced 49 complaints opposing the nudist activity.
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Favorite Team Sparks Late Rally in Gazette Playoff Bound Clash
The Gazette reports on a thrilling showdown where the favored squad overturned a deficit with a late surge to secure a playoff bid. Key players drive the effort as the home crowd roars at the arena, highlighting coaching decisions and critical defense.
Illinois Lottery Saturday Winning Numbers Report
Illinois Lottery results released list the winning numbers drawn Saturday in Springfield as part of the state lottery drawing. The AP summary provides the sequence of digits for the public record.
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The Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates and Address
The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday editions from 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions by carrier are 2.25 weekly, by mail 7 issues morning and Sunday 10.40 for 4 weeks 110.00 for 52 weeks. other states 140.00 for 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The AP holds exclusive republication rights for local news. Postmaster: changes to P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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Police hunt hotel hacker linked midtown hotel slayings
A special detective squad investigates two midtown hotel killings tied by autopsy findings to a "hotel hacker" using heavy blades. Janet Scott 84 was found May 25 at the Bryant Hotel. Ruth Potdevin 58 of New Jersey was found at the Dorset Hotel. Personal valuables were taken in both cases.
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Ridgewood
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