Diving mules may perform at All-Iowa Fair
A fair coordinator indicates diving mules will likely be allowed to perform at the All-Iowa Fair, as reported on Page 2A.
09 Jun 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1989
Page
1
A fair coordinator indicates diving mules will likely be allowed to perform at the All-Iowa Fair, as reported on Page 2A.
Iowa Hawkeyes coach Ed Horton along with two teammates faced NFL style questions as they skipped this week’s NBA pre-draft camp. The column notes surrounding the decision highlight potential risks and the Big Ten post season tournament buzz, with money and excitement cited as motivating factors.
Senator Charles Grassley calls for standby federal drought relief aimed at corn and soybean farmers. The measure targets quick aid to affected growers, seeking rapid distribution through existing farm support programs while lawmakers study nationwide drought impacts.
Metro Iowa reports Marion High School will launch a redesigned fall business education program for its students, signaling changes in curriculum and classroom approach. The note references coverage on page 4A.
A lighthearted note on how workouts shifted from simple barbell lifting at the gym to modern fitness centers focusing on aerobic routines and targeted muscle toning, reflecting a change in terminology and practice.
President Bush rejected sanctions on China and urged Beijing to respect student rights while seeking to preserve the U S relationship. He voiced hope China would unite around democracy and said he aims for a proper prudent balance between support for protesters and maintaining ties with the mainland government. Bush also discussed his wife Barbara's thyroid treatment and noted a relaxed, confident tone during the East Room briefing.
A 45 foot steeple designed by Cedar Rapids architect David Dicken was placed on Bethany Lutheran Church at 2202 Forest Dr SE on Thursday. Campbellsville Industries of Campbellsville Ky built the steeple, a final phase of a $900000 expansion that adds a library kitchen new offices and a full sized gym to be used as a fellowship hall.
Premier Li Peng hailed soldiers who crushed the democracy movement and urged citizens to report those resisting the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Beijing remains tense after days of gunfire and mass troop convoys. estimates of casualties vary between government and protesters.
Dr. Jonas Salk announced encouraging signs that an experimental AIDS vaccine may prevent disease progression. In chimps, two infected subjects cleared the virus and resisted reinfection, while 19 men with AIDS related complex showed no toxic side effects and most did not progress to AIDS after more than a year. Trials began in 1987 at USC Medical School. Salk cautioned that results are early and require controlled human trials.
Iowans in all 99 counties are asked to participate in a privately funded Future Project led by the Iowa Newspaper Association. The $600,000 effort aims to blend resources and ideas into a statewide plan for 21st century economic development. An interim report by SRI International outlines possible strategies for more and better jobs, and 1.2 million copies of a 14 page supplement will be mailed and included in The Gazette to spark discussion.
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