17 Mar 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1988
Page
1
A new study explores whether zinc could affect a major eye disease, stirring cautious optimism among researchers and patients. Experts note potential benefits while emphasizing need for further trials to confirm safety and efficacy.
Montrose Democrat Lowell Jenkins revealed plans to run for governor in 1990. A letter to Iowa Democrats signals his intent to seek the party nomination in two years, per Wednesday reports.
A humorous quip notes that the wealthy possess staff who pedal exercise bikes on their behalf, highlighting social differences with a pointed, playful take.
Norand Corp Cedar Rapids announced an agreement to sell about 35 percent of its business, the A-Line point of sale electronic cash register unit, to PAR Technology Inc New Hartford NY. Purchase price not disclosed and completion targeted by June 1 pending final agreement and PAR board approval.
President Reagan orders an infantry brigade task force totaling 3200 troops from Fort Bragg and Fort Ord to southern Honduras for an emergency deployment readiness exercise. The action comes after a reported cross border incursion by Sandinista forces into Honduras and is described as a measured training move and signal to Central America.
Three workers maneuver a lit Y into place on Mercy Hospital as seven foot tall white Plexiglas MERCY letters are mounted on the ninth floor level of the 1969 wing. The signs were custom built by Nesper Sign Advertising and installed by Coonrod Wrecker & Crane Service.
A 23 count indictment charges former national security adviser John Poindexter and Lt. Col. Oliver North with conspiring to divert profits from about 30 million dollars of Iran arms sales to the Contras. Retired Gen. Richard Secord and Albert Hakim are named for funding and covert support. The case notes 12.2 million turned to the U.S. government and alleges improper gratuities to North.
A University of Northern Iowa professor notes St Patrick Day traditions across Ireland and America. He warns against orange attire linked to William of Orange and stresses the day remains a largely cultural and religious observance with many honorary Irish participants.
Soldiers tried to overthrow Gen Manuel Antonio Noriega but were overpowered and thousands filled Panama City streets. The coup allegedly involved Col Leonidas Macias and several officers, with no casualties reported. Washington pressures Noriega as Panama faces cash shortages and public employee pay strains.
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