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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1990
Page
16
The Norwegian supertanker Mega Borg burns around its stern as fireboats spray water from the sea, 57 miles off Galveston Texas. The crippled vessel slipped partially underwater on Monday, raising the risk of sinking. It carried 38 million gallons of oil when engine room explosions hit Saturday.
Weather data notes a 24 hour high of 83 and low of 57 on Sunday with no precipitation through 6 p.m. Monday. June totals show 2.22 inches of rain versus normal 4.84. Yesterday's high 79, low 61, and .40 inches precip. Records include 99 high in 1921 and 43 low in 1903.
Partly cloudy windy and very warm today with a chance of showers and storms highs in the mid 80s to low 90s. Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with more rain possible lows in the mid 60s to low 70s. Wednesday highs in the 80s. A low pressure system over the Great Lakes brings scattered showers and storms and warm humid air from the Gulf. Winds will be windy and cooler in Nebraska and Kansas as the system moves eastward.
Marlon Brando's son Christian Brando, 32, appeared in Los Angeles court as Robert Shapiro took over the defense from William Kunstler. A preliminary hearing was postponed to June 25 as prosecutors contend Drollet was shot without a struggle while seated. Christian pleaded innocent and aims to resolve the case without trial.
Governor Mario Cuomo dismissed claims that his son Andrew Cuomo and Kerry Kennedy’s marriage fused two dynasties. He contrasted Kennedys and Cuomos, calling such comparisons absurd. The couple wed at St Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington last Saturday amid media scrutiny. Sigourney Weaver told Glamour she faces sexism, arguing she earns less than male peers despite similar box office draw.
Actor James Woods vents through US magazine about his long career including 70 plays 28 movies and 39 TV shows and asks if his per diem could match Tom Cruise's. The comment reflects Woods' wistful frustration with industry pay disparities as reported by Gazette wire services.
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