Opulent Spelling mansion sparks neighbor backlash
TV executive Aaron Spelling plans a $12 million mansion of 56,500 square feet drawing neighbor opposition and lifestyle coverage on page 7B.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1988
Page
2
TV executive Aaron Spelling plans a $12 million mansion of 56,500 square feet drawing neighbor opposition and lifestyle coverage on page 7B.
The Reverend Brian Medkeff-Rose recalls his first encounter with AIDS and explains his ongoing work to aid those affected, framing the disease as a public health and social issue.
Rural Johnson County residents may gain named addresses beyond route numbers as officials study a new system to assist emergency services postal workers and others in locating homes. The plan appears on Johnson County page 19A.
The University of Iowa selects Hunter Rawlings III as new president after a wide search, with critics noting the process and naming concerns. A columnist argues Bobby Knight would have been a better fit, while contrasting campus riots at Iowa State with historic student unrest.
Cedar Rapids continues final work on a $4.5 million hydroelectric plant on the Cedar River. Officials report smooth progress and expect the facility to begin producing electricity soon.
Washington discusses Donald Regan's revealing White House book and whether such disclosure should have been written. Debates center on freedom of speech versus confidentiality and the book's implications for politics and privacy.
Herman Haerther, 83, admits he could not pedal a mile on a real bicycle yet has logged over 100000 miles on a stationary bike over many years. The lifestyle feature appears on page 6B.
Solon scene for the film Zadar, Cow From Hell features a melting pot of culture with two Chinese sound contributors while Californians and Iowans handled on set work. Iowa Today notes the production on page 15A.
Officials of Brenton Banks Inc say they have weathered the state's drought and feel confident the bank is positioned to expand its operations in Iowa.
Ginger Reiter jailed 30 days for violating a gag order after giving interviews to Miami outlets about a paternity suit with Jackie Mason. Jimmy Swaggart plans to return to the pulpit three months after confession and a prostitution allegation surfaced. Joe Walsh comments on using humor to provoke thought amid a bleak outlook. Ryan White to receive a free car, needing a license to drive it. Ruth Pointer hospitalized after canceling Pointer Sisters concerts due to a lower tract infection.
Senator Joseph Biden, released from Walter Reed after brain artery surgery, says stepping down from the Democratic presidential race may have saved his life. He plans to recuperate at home in Wilmington and resume Senate duties, aiming to rebuild strength with a return expected between now and September.
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