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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1987
Page
2
The article highlights common but underreported spring hazards from lawnmowers to ladders. It notes early morning mowing risks, improper blade work, yard cleanup, and unexpected injuries from clothing, power saws, and hornets nests, urging caution and practical safety measures.
A Johns Hopkins-era survey shows presidents of major private research universities averaging 153 400 dollars annually, compared with 103 600 dollars at top public research universities. The report, based on 1 429 institutions, notes higher pay tied to larger budgets and executive duties.
A 71 year old Fairfax man Edward Krug shot his wife Emily Krug after an argument at their Route 1 Fairfax home and then killed himself. Both died from a single gunshot wound. Police linked the car crash in Cedar Rapids to low blood sugar. No charges filed.
A strong-arm thief grabbed Terri Heyer's purse at First Lutheran Church on Sunday around 10 30 am. Heyer, aided by a brief scuffle, held on to the thief before he fled with $5 in cash, cards and a checkbook as witnesses and students looked on. The description notes a tall man with long black hair and a two day beard.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette earned an honorable mention in Kodak’s 10th annual Color Reproduction contest, ranking second among U S and Canadian newspapers in the large offset press category. Judges praised color accuracy and press quality for a photo of four Disney characters published March 29.
New York AP reports Me and My Girl and Les Miserables head the 1986 87 Broadway Tony nominations with 13 and 12 nods respectively. Starlight Express and Rags also vie for best musical while Les Liaisons Dangereuses collects seven nominations. CBS airs the 41st Tony Awards on June 7.
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