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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1986
Page
1
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms this morning in Iowa. Temperatures rise to around 90 with overnight lows in the mid 60s to low 70s. See page 11A for details.
President Reagan assailed partisan use of the confirmation process to block Daniel Manion's nomination to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocked 9-9 last month, with two Republicans, Arlen Specter and Charles Mathias, voting against Manion alongside seven others. The White House cited Manion’s litigation experience and bar rating as evidence of qualification.
Rick Smith Lazette and 50 acts auditioned for KCRG TV's Saturday Nightmare seeking a nighttime host. Contestants included Orbon the Great Minerva Diana and Delilah Devil as they performed to win a steady horror show role.
The Iowa Department of Revenue outlines a fall amnesty from September 2 to October 31 offering a 50 percent reduction on interest and complete penalties and criminal prosecution exemptions if back taxes are paid. Officials expect up to 10 000 taxpayers to respond and about five million dollars to be collected. Martha Perry says inquiries started in January and a $150 000 ad campaign is planned by Lord Sullivan and Yoder to promote amnesty.
Police eased a state of emergency press ban from black townships but imposed a Cape Town gag on 118 anti-apartheid groups. Journalists may report from townships if not tied to unrest, yet officers may order reporters out. The ban previously shut down township coverage during a national strike marking Soweto riots anniversary.
Des Moines AP report says several Iowa Target stores pulled Extra-Strength Excedrin with lot 5H-102 and August 1988 date after links to Seattle deaths, with Cedar Rapids and Des Moines locations affected as Bristol-Myers asked removal last week.
A yet unfinished Cedar Rapids satellite fire station on Wiley Boulevard and First Avenue West was destroyed by arson at about 3:30 a.m. No injuries were reported. Chief Edsel McMickle said accelerants caused a rapid blaze and $60,000 to $70,000 in losses may be covered by insurance. a $5,000 state reward is offered for tips.
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