26 May 1987
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1987
Page
1
Cedar Rapids teachers offer a course on computers to all third graders, expanding digital literacy in the district. Unser's win gives Cedar Rapids plans a boost, signaling momentum for local initiatives and future project funding.
The newly appointed director of the Iowa Arts Council seeks public reaction to changes in the agency’s programming and funding. Officials say the plan aims to broaden support for the arts while addressing criticism from artists and community groups.
Mike Deupree offers air travel advice to ease airline frustrations in his Deupree column on page 2A. The piece covers avoiding tired meals, holding patterns, and long taxi times for a smoother flight experience.
The General Assembly of Maryland appointed delegates to participate in the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention, outlining the states chosen representatives for the influential gathering.
A light humorous note hints at a private truth kept hidden until this moment. The column teases readers with a personal reveal and playful self deprecation.
Former Labor Secretary Raymond Donovan and seven executives were acquitted on fraud and grand larceny charges after an eight month trial. Jurors deliberated about 10 hours over two days with cheers erupting as verdicts were read. The trial also named state Sen. Joseph Galiber and William Masselli among the defendants.
David Huntley of Solon left his crowded Indy bleacher seat to inspect the pit area when a tire struck a spectator behind his former seat, killing the man. Huntley, a Tri-State Tours driver on a Kirkwood CC Alumni Association trip, was near the third to fourth turns and had attended the race with his wife Gloria.
A nine member American team arrives in Baghdad to press Iraq for permission to interview the Mirage jet pilot who attacked the frigate Stark. The group, invited by Iraq, hopes to conclude talks by Ramadan’s end and will report findings only after returning to Washington.
West Germany seeks to resolve the Beirut kidnapping of Rudolf Cordes and Alfred Schmidt by negotiating through Iran with Lebanese Shiite captors. A deal would spare extradition to the United States for Mohammed Ali Hamadei and his brother Abbas, with German trials for the hostages and a short prison term for the Lebanese suspects.
The Rev. Jerry Falwell said PTL TV ministry needs at least 3.2 million by Friday after missing a 2 million weekend goal. The Bakkers face eviction from a PTL owned home near Heritage USA by mid June, per The State's report.
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