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21 Jun 1987
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1987
Page
1
Partly sunny and warm with possible morning thunder east. Partly cloudy tonight. See page 15A.
Iranian Prime Minister Hussein Musavi warned in a Tehran Radio broadcast that the Persian Gulf will face greater insecurity and that the United States’ military prestige in the region will be targeted after Iraqi planes attacked an Iran bound oil tanker. He alleged Kuwaiti involvement and said the strike aimed to pave the way for America's presence.
A Joint Economic Committee report says removing Japanese barriers could cut the U S trade deficit with Japan by up to 13 percent and boost U S exports by about 7.5 billion dollars. It notes Japanese farm subsidies and food overcharges keep prices high and incomes up.
Aarron Smith of Swisher won the ages 6-7 division by a nose in the Hey Degs celebration pie-eating contest at Fairfax. He lapped up chocolate pudding while contestants struggled to finish two large scoops without using their hands.
A Gazette report details enrollment rules at the Mesquakie settlement west of Tama where only fathers can enroll children as full members. The policy creates a dual society, excludes many descendants, and leaves many homes and people nonmembers despite native ties. It quotes residents including Jonathan Buffalo Louise Davenport and Harold Mitchell who live off the settlement and cannot secure tribal rights or housing there.
John Borden of the non profit For Spacious Skies urges sky focused learning to aid students and seniors. He claims sky appreciation could curb crime and inspire better conduct though concrete curriculum details are unclear. He discusses the concept with educators and officials, noting its simple premise and ethical aim.
President Reagan vetoed a bill to enshrine the fairness doctrine, arguing it opposes constitutional free expression. Congress faces a veto override hurdle as the measure clears both chambers with strong majorities but may fall short of the two thirds needed.
A light humor item notes babies and storks with a playful warning about minds going blank and turning sound, ending with a quip about keeping focus when humor lands.
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