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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1987
Page
2
The columnist reviews ABC TV’s Amerika, calling most critique ignorant after watching all 14 hours. He faults pacing, unresolved subplots, and Kristofferson’s role, but notes striking visuals and a counter program edge. He mocks anti broadcast backlash and warns sequels may follow.
Carl Recker of rural Arlington was sentenced by U S District Judge David Hansen to 30 days in jail for selling corn pledged as security for government loans. Recker, 59, must report by July 1 to serve the term and may plant a crop this year. He was found guilty on two counts of converting mortgaged grain and one count of fraudulently transferring property during bankruptcy. Becker received three years probation and must pay court costs and $150 in federal crime fund assessments.
The Iowa House voted 57 37 to halve the $10 annual park fee and end free access for elderly, handicapped, and poor. Critics say the change shifts costs to low income visitors while backers call it a needed compromise. The plan, to take effect next January, projects $1 million yearly.
Linn District Court judge Kyle Doolin received 20 years for two second degree burglary convictions to be served consecutively, with terms to run concurrently with a parole violation sentence to be set later. The 27 year old Cedar Rapids man had a long criminal record and cocaine addiction.
About 50 inmates have been paroled early due to AIDS over two years, sparking constitutional questions on privacy versus public health. Officials note risk of infection is minimal and parole decisions hinge on case-specific risks and illness severity.
At Williamsburg Manufacturing, 28 year old David Feuerbach suffered a severe electrical shock while on a press panel. Co workers immediately performed CPR with 99 people involved, reviving him before helicopter transport to University Hospitals Iowa City where he remained in critical but alert condition in the burn unit.
Peggy Henderson 37, of Cedar Rapids received a five year deferred sentence in Linn District Court for second degree embezzlement from the Cedar Rapids Bus Department. If she completes five years of probation, the conviction will be erased and she must pay 1000 in restitution. A co worker, Lynda Pettit, was acquitted of theft charges and awaiting reinstatement decision.
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