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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1986
Page
2
Cedar Rapids school board weighs tomorrow’s plan for a middle school structure and reviews non custodial parents access to child records. Plus a distant note on Liberty’s corrosion and other items.
Representative Tom Jochum of Dubuque, Democrat chair of the House budgeting committee, urges Iowa to amend the constitution to restrict the governor's line item veto. He argues the change would clarify what items are subject to veto.
A critic denounces The Color Purple as a dreadful film that stereotypes Black Americans and unfairly seeks Oscar recognition. The piece contrasts it with The Purple Rose of Cairo and argues Spielberg mishandles Black representation and legacy.
Columbia hopes Elaine May will finish principal production of Ishtar this week. The Warren Beatty Dustin Hoffman picture faces production problems and costs rising from 30 million to 40 million dollars, complicating May's directorial track record.
Dinah Shore joins a list of notable names with a street named after her in Rancho Mirage California. A Friday dedication at Mission Hills Country Club preceded final street-name approval by the City Council which awaits road extension for signs. Shore owns a home there and co sponsors Nabisco Dinah Shore Tournament.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette details its 1883 establishment by The Gazette Company, publishing daily and Sunday from 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates include carrier and mail options with weekly and yearly plans. Postal information and postmaster contact are provided.
Hollywood AP reports no clear front runner for best picture among Out of Africa Prizzi s Honor Kiss of the Spider Woman The Color Purple Witness or Witness split vote possible. Star studded gala hosted by Alan Alda Jane Fonda and Robin Williams airs on ABC at 8 pm CST with winners and presenters from Poitier Duvall de Havilland Borgnine and more. Harrison Ford Paul Newman will miss in person.
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