08 May 1987
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1987
Page
1
Weekend show features country star Randy Travis performing at the Five Seasons Center with fans packing the venue for an evening of classic hits and new material.
Johnson County and a former Johnson County attorney are among four defendants who agreed to an out of court settlement over James Hall's lawsuit related to his overturned murder conviction of an Iowa City nursing student. The item appears in Metro Iowa page 2A and notes other regional briefs.
Gary Hart withdraws from the 1988 Democratic nomination race five days after a tabloid story and amid poll declines. Campaign aides confirm the move as the field could open to other contenders. Hart, a former Colorado senator and 1984 front runner, had been expected to announce today.
Iowa legislators edge toward adjournment but House Speaker Avenson delays final approval on raising rural interstates to 65 mph. Gov Branstad supports the change but weekend signing could trigger overtime for sign crews and insurance rate implications require study.
Congressman Stewart McKinney 56 from Connecticut died Thursday in Washington from a bacterial infection pneumocystis pneumonia linked to AIDS from blood transfusions during heart bypass surgery in 1979. He had a long health history including two heart attacks, bypass operations, pneumonia and hepatitis.
Rich ard Secord clashed with lawmakers over profiteering and a ban on aiding Nicaraguan rebels during the Iran contra hearings. Senate counsel pressed him on financial interests as Heflin forecast possible indictment, while Secord denied profits.
Des Moines Republicans plan a five pronged rural economic development strategy aimed at towns with 5 000 or fewer residents. House Speaker Avenson and Senate Leader Hutchins say interim committees will flesh out legislation while acknowledging year end workload limited progress. Rep Parker notes lack of consensus prior to session.
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