15 Mar 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1989
Page
1
A lighthearted quip notes that writers and movie scripts need more spark in the collaboration. The joke implies mutual energy could boost outcomes, with playful contrast between writers’ craft and screen production.
FDA warns consumers to discard all Chilean grown fruit unless certain it came from elsewhere. Canada and Japan issue similar advisories as Eastern Iowa grocers pull grapes peaches plums and nectarines. Stores offer refunds while California Florida crops are weeks away. Produce manager Mike Gehring says Chilean fruit was removed per FDA instructions and awaits clearance.
The administration suspended imports of AK 47s and most semiautomatics affecting over 110000 weapons with pending import applications. The move does not alter Bush's opposition to gun control and enforces existing law that allows imports only for sporting use.
A shift in American drinking habits shows sustained declines in beer wine and spirits from 1980 to 1987 with Impact forecasting continued cuts. Health fitness work culture and anti drunk driving efforts drive a rising temperance movement while aging baby boomers do not resume heavy drinking as expected.
A four lane Saint Louis to St. Paul highway may trigger town disputes in Iowa as planners study routes. Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin and Illinois officials form a steering committee to hire a consultant in May to assess need and best corridor with Mason City backing a link near Waterloo and other corridors under consideration.
Marcus Montagna Jr., 32, was fired as West Liberty police chief after a ruling that he violated administrative rules. Roy Warson was named new chief. Montagna faces an assault with intent to commit sexual abuse charge from an October Iowa City incident. a mistrial occurred February 24 and a May 22 trial in Des Moines was set after a venue change.
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