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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1990
Page
2
Mike Deupree recalls a summer road trip from Omaha to Cedar Rapids along Interstate 80 noting summer traffic, open lanes, and odd sights such as a Jaguar driver with panties flapping from the window. He reflects on Des Moines surprises and jokes about aging in his photo column.
China’s Foreign Ministry said President Yang Shangkun, 83, was hospitalized with appendicitis and had surgery on Monday. The statement gave no location of care or current condition, noting the presidency is largely ceremonial.
In Oelwein area, Karen and Rod Kane question dispatch handling after their home near Oelwein burned. Fire Chief Wallace Rundle and Sheriff Leonard Davis offer competing views as the incident is investigated and tapes are reviewed to determine whether proper procedures were followed.
Oelwein Fire Chief explains residents in towns around Oelwein can determine fire districts by telephone prefixes such as 635 for Fairbank and 638 for Oran. He notes exceptions west of Oelwein and urges callers to contact the Oelwein Fire Department for questions at 283 5722.
The American Medical Association overwhelmingly supports testing and possible use of the French abortion pill RU 486. The move draws praise from abortion rights groups and anger from pro life advocates. Dr Arthur Silk of Garden Grove California says investigation is warranted despite social offence. AMA members say RU 486 could be safer and cheaper than surgical abortion.
The Gazette corrects schedules for a fly-in breakfast at Independence airport on Sunday 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. and a July 4 parade downtown. Also fixes the Kingston Street tug-of-war time 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fifth Season 8K free kids run time 9:45 a.m. preregistration required. Farm Credit Service notes half-payments for flood-damaged farm loans.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists subscription options including Morning Editions and Sunday seven issues at 12.80 for 4 weeks or 141.40 for 52 weeks. Delivery by motor route or carrier varies by rate. Address changes should be sent to Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc. P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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