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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1989
Page
3
Two earthquakes struck Southern California within minutes causing minor damage and evacuations. A 4.5 magnitude quake at 9:57 a.m. was followed by a 4.3 aftershock at 10:25. No serious injuries or major destruction reported.
Anchorage Alaska former Exxon Valdez captain Joseph Hazelwood pleaded innocent to three counts of second degree criminal mischief tied to the 1989 spill. Conviction on all counts could bring up to 15 years in prison and 150000 dollars in fines. The tanker struck Bligh Reef and spilled nearly 11 million gallons of crude into Prince William Sound.
Britain’s Civil Aviation Authority grounded all 12 Boeing 737-400 aircraft after two engine fan blade failures in CFM56-3C engines built by SNECMA GE. The same engine family was linked to a January fatal crash. Iran names new religious leader Ayatollah Araki chosen to succeed Khomeini per IRNA. In Moscow, Ryzhkov visits Uzbekistan as 17,000 Meshki Turks begin evacuation after ethnic violence in the Fergana Valley, killing about 100.
President Bush outlined a three point plan to cut acid rain smog and toxic air by 2001 urging Congress to act this year. He proposed auto makers shift to neat fuels and utilities cut sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides by 12 million tons annually by 2000 while industries install top measures to slash airborne toxics by 75 percent in a decade.
Five high school athletes accused of sexually assaulting a special education student will not return to class. Through a mutual agreement with parents they will remain on home instruction. The four seniors may graduate if they meet requirements but will not attend the graduation ceremony. Police say the incident involved a 17 year old student.
The United States and Soviet Union signed a limited pact at the Defense Ministry to prevent accidental war from stray war planes and hazardous activity. Gen. Mikhail Moiseyev and Adm. William Crowe Jr. oversaw the agreement as Crowe began an 11 day visit. The deal covers accidental incursions, dangerous laser use, hampering operations, and interference with communications.
Up to 10 000 coal miners walked off the job in southern West Virginia after a rally where UMWA President Richard Trumka urged action. The walkout followed a 1 600 miner strike in Virginia and West Virginia against Pittston Coal Group Inc.
Dr. Robert Ballard using the Argo robot located the sunken Bismarck about 600 miles west of Brest in 15,000 feet of water. The vessel lies upright and intact with no human remains found nearby, promising insights into wartime German technology and crew life aboard the ship.
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