Simon uses Graceland shows to push against racism in Moscow
Paul Simon hopes his Graceland concerts in Moscow promote racial respect in the Soviet Union. He performed with South African musicians and a Zulu choir during a two night run at Gorky Park, addressing prejudices while audiences cheered. The tour moves to West Berlin and then 13 more European cities.
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Sothebys Sale Showcases Pop Culture Treasures In New York
Sothebys New York auction featured 34 Peter Max posters including a 1967 Bob Dylan and Marilyn Monroe cameo. An anonymous buyer paid 33000 for the Max set, Roy Orbison guitar 8800, Elvis cape 8800, and Madonna bustier 4125 bought by a New York radio host.
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High-tech push for specialized state crime enforcement
Iowa officials vow tougher controls as gambling expansion and drug activity rise. Governor Branstad cites need for specialized agents to root out sophisticated, well funded criminal operations. DCI director says priorities shift without major upheaval.
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Police halt banished rally in Poland amid protests
In Warsaw and Lublin police arrested 16 people as authorities blocked a banned independent group from demonstrating against Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski. Protesters shouted demands and burned a party paper while tobacco prices were set to rise 83 percent starting Monday.
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China Upholds Purge of Liberals Amid Tiananmen Aftermath
The People's Daily editorial declares victory in the anti turmoil campaign and supports penalties for Zhao Ziyang's anti party actions. The discipline commission warns arrests for demonstrators, vows strict overhauls of liberal organs like the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and People's Daily, and calls for austere, Cultural Revolution era discipline under Deng to restore party unity.
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Lightning, Flooding Hit Iowa Regions With Heavy Rain
A family struck by lightning during fishing sought shelter on an island as a storm passed. An 18-year-old son died at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital, another son remained hospitalized, and parents' status was unclear. The storm dumped up to 6 inches of rain in parts of Iowa and spawned an experimental lightning detection showing 200 strokes in 15 minutes.
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Crime Stoppers and emergency numbers guidance
Provides contact options for crime tips via Crime Stoppers 1-800-272-7463 and for emergencies in Linn County including Cedar Rapids Marion and Hiawatha call 911. Anonymity is guaranteed for tip calls.
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