13 May 1987
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1987
Page
1
A New York Times report notes illegal use of long distance billing codes as a scam, Teleconnect reports few problems. Also Iowa files trucking suit against IBP owned firm for multiple violations and recalls Volkswagen 275,000 cars model 85-87 for fuel pump failure.
A light humorous line notes that for some people their diets are now behind them, implying a carefree or indulgent moment.
Former national security adviser Robert McFarlane acknowledged memory lapses and possible shielding of himself in testimony on Iran Contra. He said he bears the fault if anyone did, and defended President Reagan's motives while resisting blame for the broader affair.
Johns Hopkins doctors report a living donor heart used for a heart lung transplant marking the first domino donor case. Clinton House, a cystic fibrosis patient, had his healthy heart removed to save another patient, while his own recipient remained in critical but stable condition.
The House approved 3.1 billion for the Strategic Defense Initiative cutting the president's request of 5.8 billion and rejected an immediate deployment plan. President Reagan criticized nuclear arms control limits and threatened a veto on the Pentagon measure linked to the funding.
Iowa moves back to a 65 mile per hour limit on rural Interstate highways after Gov. Terry Branstad signs Senate File 311. Officials activate statewide notifications and begin updating 664 miles of signs to reflect the change as troopers and motorists prepare for the new enforcement.
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