20 Jun 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1989
Page
1
A campaign for Cedar Rapids public safety commissioner heats up as candidates spar. A 17 year old charged with killing and decapitating an Ames woman will be tried as an adult. Former West Liberty Police Chief Marcus Montagna Jr. receives a five year sentence.
Two sports agents received prison terms after being convicted for signing athletes before college eligibility ended. Hayden Fry and other University of Iowa figures were referenced as illustrating the Big Ten’s influence on sports deals.
A Springville resident voices concerns to the City Council about how crime reports were handled. The discussion highlights local accountability and reporting processes. This public grievance appears among other city business on page 6A.
A lighthearted line notes leisure as the time spent on unpaid jobs. The quip pokes fun at common chores and self review of daily duties. It frames leisure as a playful contrast to paid work.
The FAA raises pay up to 20 percent for about 2,100 workers at 11 centers in New York Chicago Los Angeles and Oakland to address staffing shortages. The five year program, costing roughly 5 million dollars annually, aims to attract qualified staff including air traffic controllers safety inspectors and technicians with high overtime wages. The initiative begun Sunday could become permanent if successful.
The NLRB rules private employers may test applicants for drugs and alcohol without union negotiations. Unions retain rights over current staff testing as a bargaining issue, while rail and airline workers are governed by the Railway Labor Act. The Supreme Court also upheld railroad testing without union bargaining in a related ruling.
Federal and state officials allocate nearly 7 million dollars for southern Iowa water projects. Grants and loans fund four projects to extend pipelines and upgrade systems as wells run dry and communities haul in water. If funds remain, Farmers Home Administration adds 2.9 million for a fifth project after October.
The Bush administration urged Americans to keep avoiding China despite regional turmoil. Officials rejected Foley’s push for stronger condemnation over student dissents and emphasized not harming the Chinese people. They defended the CIA and denied reports of plans to replace its director.
In a memo four days before sentencing, prosecutors urge U S District Judge Gerhard Gesell to jail Oliver North for perjury, public trust breach, and misuse of power. They argue his conduct undermines government function and fuels political appeal on the lecture circuit. North faces up to ten years for obstruction and related charges.
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