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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1988
Page
2
The Washington Post piece on visitors prompts criticism and defense from locals. Readers note tourist crowds, fashion, and behavior plus contrasting views on the city’s dependence on taxpayer dollars. A Reagan endorsement quote and media mockery of political messaging are discussed.
A 13 foot 1800 pound great white shark, described as a man eater, swam into a commercial fishing net off Southern California. It was displayed when the vessel Aggressor docked at Terminal Island in Los Angeles harbor after an overnight trip to San Clemente Island.
A KNBC report from Burbank described a large great white shark tangled in a fishing net on a Friday morning, surprising the skipper as the creature surfaced near surfers and swimmers. Sightings of great whites are unusual in Southern California waters, with San Clemente Island located about 75 miles southwest of Los Angeles.
Kathy Bearce secretary of the Jones County Tourism Association was misidentified in a photograph and The Gazette will respond to complaints about accuracy fairness and completeness. When a report is found wrong or misleading a correction or clarification will be published. Phone 398 8313.
Arlan Seidon and two female elephants Tory and Duches have been fugitives from New Jersey police for four years. Seidon avoids locations and details while defending keeping the elephants from abuse. He recalls a 1984 prison surrender by a judge and his subsequent decision to flee rather than face power.
In Britain elderly women are endowing animal charities with large bequests. Paignton Zoo and Gardens will gain funding from a $750 000 gift, while the RSPCA has received a record $5.15 million from an 80 year old widow with a cat Pussy. Charities note most donors are widowed pensioners who leave assets to pets and animal groups.
The Tennessean reports Dolly Parton could be cast in Steel Magnolias, prompting a stop to her summer concert tour. Spokesman Mack Newberry cautions no official casting has been announced as parts remain unfilled.
OCR fragmentary notice shows a collapsed Cedar rapids gate item with price 83000 and unclear details. Readable elements only include a date-like marker and a monetary figure.
Joe Daniels a 31 year old detective in Jackson Mississippi resigns from the police after helping arrest about 64 protesters who blocked the Mississippi Women s Medical Clinic. Daniels says as a devout Methodist his career hurts God s work and he sees his resignation as penance.
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