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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1986
Page
9
Dan Lundberg reports a sharp drop in the national fuel average with self serve prices near 90 cents a gallon and full serve around 115.64 cents. He notes wholesale prices slipped and foresees a brief window of cheaper gas ahead before the holiday season, marking an unprecedented midyear decline.
Durban explosions ignite a major oil slick and damage at a chemical plant with a $20,000 loss to yachts as detergent planes fight the spill. Attacks widen unrest across Bophuthatswana and Soweto with 55 deaths since the emergency decree. Bishop Tutu condemns suppression of dissent in Johannesburg suburb.
In suburban Manila supporters of ousted President Ferdinand Marcos block fire trucks with rocks and an empty bottle. Anti riot forces respond with pistols tear gas and water cannons. Several wounded including four shot and sixteen demonstrators arrested. Pro Marcos rallies continue near Camp Aguinaldo.
An internal Pentagon draft report faulted the militarys hazardous waste program as fragmented, costly and noncompliant with major environmental laws. It cited poor management structure and lack of qualified specialists, noting contract disposal costs rose from 4 million in 1982 to 88.4 million this year and projecting 3.12 billion in disposal and restoration costs from 1986 to 1991. Rep. Vic Fazio called the study scathing and the program in shambles.
A reflective column celebrates small joys like bread, sunshine, and leisure amid everyday routines. The tone recalls a homely newspaper voice emphasizing contentment and uncomplicated living.
Federal and local authorities investigate two Seattle area Excedrin cyanide deaths with no suspect or motive. Officials note the case resembles the Chicago Tylenol poisonings but lacks traditional evidence or identifiable lead, leaving investigators with poison as the only certainty.
A Coast Guard mayday hoaxer from Maple Shade N J was traced by an FBI FCC stakeout after nine months of operatic calls. Bruce Humenik 22 was sentenced to five years and a 250000 dollar fine for the hoax and is under court ordered psychiatric evaluation in federal prison.
Iowa Lottery reports a $653,000 Lotto jackpot won by a ticket purchased at Mike's Quik Stop in Melbourne. The winner must present the ticket at Lottery Headquarters in Des Moines after 8 a.m. today to claim. Saturday's drawing also produced numerous smaller prizes including 161 $100 winners and 4,454 $10 prizes.
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