28 Mar 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1988
Page
1
Kansas and Arizona advance to the Final Four as a major bracket showdown looms. The route featured key upsets and standout performances propelling the Jayhawks and Wildcats toward the national semifinal stage.
A light quip notes loneliness ends when someone bursts in and shatters the peace, turning stillness into a loud, familiar scene. The joke hinges on a sharp contrast between quiet solitude and sudden company.
In Managua 100 political prisoners were freed under a Nicaraguan amnesty, part of a cease-fire with Contra rebels. Interior Minister Borge called it possibly the war's end start as families welcomed released detainees from Zona Franca jail amid mixed hope.
Ambulance directors in Monticello Lisbon Mount Vernon and Tipton report easier fundraising than recruiting and retaining volunteers. Monticello hosts Iowa's only 24 hour volunteer paramedic unit while Tipton rebuilds basic EMT services and Lisbon Mount Vernon also faces turnover. Don Brokaw leads Monticello and says the group constantly asks people to help and invites returns when possible.
In Wellman population 1100, residents raised 20000 twelve years ago for a new ambulance that has not transported a patient since January. Five EMTs left, volunteers fear a preventable death, and Groff and Boone plan to quit after 1987. Day coverage was attempted by Semler and Johnson while Humble pursued EMT training. calls went to Washington 18 miles away, averaging two to three weekly.
Sud Cook, a 72 year old Cedar Rapids businessman and reforming drinker, has stayed sober since January 1985 and now dedicates his life to aiding others with liquor addiction. He recounts that the first drink is the core problem, explains his long journey, and notes his Blair House phone line for desperate callers who may seek guidance or attempt suicide.
Gregory Dolter, 26, of Dubuque, arrested after triggering a Nativity Church alarm and charged with two counts of second degree burglary. Investigators say he admitted breaking into the church more than 100 times since 1980 amid audits showing over $100,000 missing from church accounts. Dolter released on $20,000 unsecured bond with no money removal from accounts.
The article highlights modern kitchen innovation and the role of sharp edges and advanced tools in food preparation. It emphasizes precision, efficiency, and the impact of new appliances on professional and home cooking. Industry figures discuss trends and practical benefits for chefs and home gourmets.
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