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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1987

Page

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Murder suspect has record of violence

A brief item notes a murder suspect with a history of violence. No further specifics are provided in the readable text from Page 2A.

Today’s Chuckle Clouds Silver Lining for Weathermen

The joke notes that clouds only offer a silver lining to TV weather presenters today, framing a humorous take on meteorology broadcasting.

French Lazy Book Triggers Uproar Over National Image

A provocative new book, Lazy France by Victor Scherrer, accuses France of not working hard enough to compete with the US Japan and Germany. It sparks fury by challenging national self images amid trade declines and wide media debate across French outlets.

Aris France Victor Scherrer

Supreme Court Bars Anti Evolution Teaching in Public Schools

The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that states may not require teaching creationism where evolution is taught, calling Louisiana’s law a veiled religious aim and violating church state separation. Justice Brennan led the majority, with dissents from Chief Justice Rehnquist and Justice Scalia. The decision also upheld a 6 to 3 ruling on labor union liability for discrimination challenges and a 6 to 3 ruling limiting a defendant’s right to a pretrial competency hearing in a child abuse case. The court also allowed police searches of auto junkyards without warrants in a motor theft prevention case.

Washington Supreme Court Louisiana Albert Shanker American Federation of Teachers Shanker Tennessee Alabama Pat Robertson Robertson Pennsylvania Kentucky New York William Brennan Brennan William Rehnquist Antonin Scalia Scalia

Branstad veto halts ISU 3M solar project funding

Governor Branstad vetoed 2 million dollars in state funds for Iowa State University and 3M Co to develop amorphous silicon solar power. ISU officials say they will seek alternative financing while 3M considers shifting research directions. ISU may pursue oil overcharge funds instead.

Des Moines Terry Branstad Reid Crawford Iowa State University ISU 3M Co Iowa Branstad General Assembly Crawford

Copter called as two ambulances fail to reach patient

A patient, Jerome Sonka of Newhall, was ultimately flown by Lifeguard helicopter to Mercy Hospital after two ambulances broke down on the way to the facility. Hospital officials said the delay did not affect the outcome, noting the heart problem remained the primary concern.

Anderson Tim Trosky Area Ambulance Service Cedar Rapids Iowa County Ambulance Service Highway 30 Atkins Norway Corners Benton County Iowa County Mercy Hospital Trosky Howell

South Korea vows tough action after deadly protest incident

Police report Park Dong-jin, 21, was killed when a stolen bus rammed a riot squad in Taejon. About 2,000 protesters overran units in Pusan injuring 35 officers and torching riot gear as they press to topple President Chun Doo Hwan.

Seoul South Korea Washington Reagan Park Dong-jin Taejon Yonhap Pusan Chun Doo-hwan Lee Han-key

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