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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1989
Page
4
President Bush addressed about 3000 youths on the White House lawn urging them to help rescue homeless and poor Americans as part of the Youth Engaged in Service drive. He called for a broad national service initiative to boost volunteering across ages backgrounds and abilities.
More than 42,000 coal miners in ten states joined wildcat strikes spread through Appalachia and the Midwest. Violence and blockades were reported as coal companies sought court relief. Illinois and Ohio saw thousands join in solidarity with Pittston Coal Group workers in WV VA KY, with Pennsylvania also at risk. Authorities reported widespread disruption and labor tensions.
Thousands gathered at Mount Zion Methodist Church near Philadelphia to honor James Chaney Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner who were slain 25 years ago while investigating a fire. Secretary of State Dick Molpus addressed about 600 participants reflecting on the civil rights era and the church site’s history with the killings.
Researchers report using polymerase chain reaction to identify HIV infection in newborns shortly after birth. The method overcomes antibodies passed from infected mothers, enabling earlier AZT treatment decisions and avoiding treating all exposed infants. The study, involving six New York hospitals, appears in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Britons forgo trains buses and tubes as a one day strike idles national railways and London services. Hotels fill with workers staying in the city while firms hire extra buses and ferries see booming business. Judges and jurors walk or cycle, keeping most courtrooms running. Traffic is quieter on major motorways per police and the AA.
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