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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1988
Page
3
U S government reports a 0.3 percent rise in overall prices in May with food up 0.4 percent. Analysts warn drought and energy costs could push inflation higher, while clothing prices ease after sharp gains.
Opposition parties hailed the removal of Leslie Manigat and welcomed Lt. Gen. Henri Namphy's return to control in Port-au-Prince. Manigat urged world condemnation of the army, while critics labeled him opportunistic. The US said relations would remain and diplomacy would guide democracy efforts.
Police battled thousands of hippies at Stonehenge as druids prepared for the summer solstice. The operation involved hundreds of officers from 12 forces, injuring nine and arresting 67 on breach charges amid clashes around the ancient circle.
Dukakis met Jesse Jackson privately and said the running mate process has begun with background checks on Jackson and Senator Bob Graham. Dukakis declined to name candidates while Bush faced GOP concerns over polls showing him behind Dukakis. Reagan remained unfazed about Bush’s prospects.
The House passed a 1989 defense bill worth 282 billion dollars with 3.5 billion for the Star Wars anti missile program. The measure preserves Reagan era buildup levels but cuts weapons purchases about four percent while boosting military pay and operation funds. The 360 to 53 vote sends the bill to the Senate, prioritizing readiness over new tech.
A federal study of about 40,000 children shows tooth decay declined 36 percent since 1980. About 49.9 percent of U S children aged 5 to 17 had no decay, linked to fluoride in water toothpaste and sealants.
A bomb hidden in a motor scooter exploded in a crowded Hindu cloth market near the Golden Temple in Amritsar killing 24 and wounding over 130. Civilians clashed with police as a curfew was imposed and a tense atmosphere followed the Sikh separatist attack.
A senior Contra official said all worldwide employees tied to the rebels’ political support network were dismissed by June 30. About 350 to 400 workers were affected, excluding fighters, with some to be rehired later for reduced political operations.
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