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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1987
Page
2
The Iran-contra hearings captivate viewers with a sprawling, controversial probe into a covert operation. Dialogues reference Reagan, Bush, Secord, and McFarlane while weighing knowledge of diverted funds and potential constitutional violations.
Yevtushenko says new Soviet openness may shrink American publishing of Russian authors. He cites political scandal as gatekeeping, noting censorship persists but less than before. He spoke in Minneapolis about how literary merit competes with politics for US readers.
Jane Boyd Community House founded in 1921 remains a Cedar Rapids fixture. The article notes its enduring goals to help people live successful productive lives, reflecting Jane Boyd’s original mission.
Raymond Bonner's Waltzing With a Dictator is critiqued for not addressing the core paradox: why the United States repeatedly supports dictatorial regimes like Ferdinand Marcos. The piece argues the book overemphasizes events and details the how without tackling the fundamental question of motives and strategic logic.
The piece notes returns from investing exceed savings, but warns higher rewards come with greater risk. It introduces a pyramid of risk from Money page 2E, advising readers to understand dangers before investing.
Iowa Today notes on page 18A that the General Accounting Office Hotline has received more than 87,000 calls about government waste and misuse of funds. The item highlights public concern and the scale of inquiries to the GAO hotline.
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale marked his 89th birthday and third year away from the pulpit. The Parade feature notes he remains active, published author of 34 books, and still working on multiple projects. He offers advice for readers seeking vigor and purpose.
Television coverage of C.R. Community School Board meetings has subtly shifted agenda items toward actions that present the district in a favorable light. The practice elevates activities likely to portray the district well and district officials say it influences discussion timing and emphasis in Iowa.
A quirky lifestyle item notes mockingbirds nesting in Iowa and their remarkable vocal mimicry. The piece highlights how they imitate up to 32 species in ten minutes and even other sounds like frogs crickets and a piano. It appears in lifestyle section page 12B.
Ada Marie Barnett director of Today's Business Etiquette says etiquette softens daily frictions and can affect careers. She lists common business no nos and how polite conduct improves professional interactions. Money, page 1E
A 19 year old woman, Johane Mentor, was killed on a Brooklyn street by a man armed with a samurai sword as about 50 co workers watched. The attacker was pursued by roughly 20 witnesses over three blocks before police restrained him. The suspect, identified as Eustache Rodrigue, was later charged with second degree murder.
Private investigator Renfro Hays says he will sell the 1966 Ford Mustang driven by James Earl Ray the night MLK was killed. Ray is serving a 99 year term in Nashville. The car, kept in Shelby County storage for 19 years, was discussed for sale by county officials two years ago to cover storage fees.
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