18 Mar 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1988
Page
1
The article notes a major effect of AIDS on health insurance coverage and costs, detailing public health concerns and market responses. It references Frese Threatt and Floyd Vinton in related notes and mentions page references for further context.
An LA Times piece on Sunday reports members of Duck's Breath Mystery Theater splitting up, though the group remains commercially successful. The surprise breakup note appears on page 30 in the sports section vicinity.
Celebrities claim they appear photogenic while critics say they are simply overexposed by the cameras. Industry insiders discuss the pressure to maintain flawless public images and the impact on fans.
The Iowa House approved a 4-cent fuel tax increase over two steps, 2 cents on April 1 and 2 cents on January 1, 1989, expected to raise 121.2 million dollars in 21 months. The plan funds roads and trails, with revenue split 57.1 percent to state roads, 29.6 percent to county roads, and 13.3 percent to city streets.
War escalates with Sandinistas attacking camps in Honduras triggering Washington to deploy over 3,000 U.S. troops to Patmola base while Congress remains divided on authorizing further military action. House critics deem the move dangerous though supporters say it was unavoidable amid fighting on the Nicaragua border.
Karen Andersen of Cedar Rapids waves from a large green cocktail glass on the Carlos O’Kelly’s restaurant float. Andersen is described as a cocktail waitress at the restaurant. Parade results and another photo are noted on page 5A.
Des Moines Iowa Senate approves a bill to end a 15 year prohibition on selling decorative natural gas yard lights. The floor vote was 37 to 7 despite claims of draining gas reserves. The bill advances to the House for consideration.
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