29 Mar 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1988
Page
1
Page 7A reports a plan to reroute a broken bike trail to maintain access for cyclists. Officials cite safety concerns and funding steps as they outline the new path, expected completion timeline, and community input process.
Richard Gephardt quits the Democratic presidential contest saying they lost but can win in November with populist economic themes. Gov. Branstad will sign a two phase four cent motor fuel tax hike into law at a 9 AM ceremony in Des Moines. A Marion Civil Service hearing is set next week over the firing of Officer Jim Weilenhagen. Lewis Eugene Anderson III received a life sentence for first degree murder in Washington County District Court. The Cedar Rapids Jefferson basketball program faces a drought after eight years.
A brief quip noting that true job security comes from serving under someone nicknamed Lefty. The joke plays on the opposite names to imply loyalty and position within a humorous dynamic.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson risks redefining the nomination race as white leaders face a dilemma. Dukakis and Jackson sit near parity in delegates, with Michigan results incomplete and party leaders calling the situation a crisis and disarray.
Soldiers burst into the Marriott Hotel in Panama City detaining opposition leaders and foreign reporters after an anti-government protest. Eight foreign journalists including Richard Cole of the AP were held briefly before release. Police processed about 40 detainees, and the Civic Crusade leaders faced arrests amid a nationwide strike.
Billie McKeag and Dale welcomed triplet boys Scott Michael Nicholas David and Christopher Dale after a 1 am delivery. The trio weighed 5 pounds 8% ounces to 4 pounds 7 ounces. Christopher and Scott may be twins pending further tests.
The IRS ended a long standing rule that gave taxpayers abroad on April 15 a two month extension to file and pay. The move follows a Continental Airlines ad calling the loophole a way to avoid taxes and noting the country exit option. Interest accrues from April 15, with no penalties issued.
House leaders from both parties fail to resolve disputes over an early vote on renewed Contra aid if peace talks fail. Rep. Tony Coelho and others report progress but warn major obstacles remain. Unable to secure any U S assistance, the Contras pursue talks with Nicaragua’s Sandinista government after a 60 day cease fire.
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