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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1988
Page
2
The piece blends views on arms control skepticism, Senate ratification delays, and the Reagan era dogma. It mocks astrology, praises Mrs Reagan’s influence, and critiques drug policy and the Ark Royal yacht seizure, ending with a satirical note on political stances.
The firm McConnell Steveley Anderson Architects did not request a permit to build a 100 bed care center on the Higley mansion site. They sought to demolish the mansion and obtain a permit, issued after city staff review prompted by neighbors objections. The Gazette notes it will publish corrections for inaccuracies.
Linn County District Judge Larry Conmey imposed a 180 day stay in the Community Corrections Center for Douglas Coleman 30 after he was released early from a five year manslaughter sentence for a drunken driving crash. Coleman must begin serving May 24 pending potential Iowa Supreme Court review, with attorney Lowell Forte challenging the legality of the cut. Coleman’s case stems from the May 19 1985 crash that killed Brad A Beasemore 28 near Interstate 380 First Street NE.
A main electrical short in the attic caused a Tuesday fire that leveled the Gay Locker Co store in southeast Iowa City. Charles Gay plans to rebuild on the same site after demolition. the blaze prompted evacuations in a 12 block area as ammonia from the refrigeration system leaked. Loss is estimated at $300,000 with more than 100 firefighters from 12 departments responding.
Pavement repairs and drainage improvements on Interstate 380 from the I 80 interchange in Johnson County to north of the Highway 30 interchange in Cedar Rapids will begin May 23. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction at multiple locations, with nightly asphalt grinding. Feldman Bros. Landscaping Inc. of Letts is the contractor for the 466,686 dollar project, due to be completed August 12.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company. Daily and Sunday editions published from 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids IA. Subscriptions priced at 1280 for 4 weeks and 141.40 for 82 weeks. 52 week term 197.60. Mail routes and AP News reuse noted. Postmaster and address details provided.
Hadley attorney James Reynolds says the plan is a plea negotiation with federal prosecutors over the July 1983 theft of 1.1 million from John Deere Credit Union in Waterloo. Hadley will enter a not guilty plea when he appears in Cedar Rapids court, with possible dismissal of some charges as negotiations proceed. He was delayed en route to court after airplane problems and faces additional false-name charges in Texas. Reynolds expects talks with Black Hawk County on a state theft charge possibly ending in dismissal, and will seek bond for Hadley before Magistrate John Jarvey.
The 7th annual Houby Days festival in Czech Village features mushroom centered menus at local restaurants and Sykora Bakery, a mushroom breakfast from 7 to 11 am both days, a mushroom hunt with trophies, and a 5000 meter race on Sunday. Events include flag raising, bands, accordions, folk art demos, and a busy street fair with 50 booths. Sponsored by the Czech Village Association Czech Heritage Foundation and local banks.
Mayor Bill Frederick helped rescue a woman stabbed by her estranged husband in a car outside a popular restaurant. He chased the suspect, fired a warning shot, and held him at gunpoint until officers arrived. Bohannan, 32, of Altamonte Springs, faces attempted murder charges. the wife, 23, was treated and released.
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