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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1987
Page
2
In six weeks The Princess Bride has earned 18 million becoming the most popular film in American theaters. Rob Reiner’s fairy tale blends humor with heroism and loyalty, while critics note its old fashioned charm and gentle satire.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists address for subscription services at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 and announces subscription rates for carrier and mail editions including weekly and annual terms. Postmaster details and AP republication rights are noted.
In a 2 hour 41 minute televised address marking the 70th anniversary of the 1917 revolution Mikhail Gorbachev urged patience among critics and defended perestroika. He rebuked Stalin’s crimes, praised collectivization, and outlined aims to reduce nuclear arms and ban space weapons ahead of a Dec summit with Reagan.
Maxine F. Hekel of Shellsburg served seven days in Linn County Jail after pleading guilty to four counts of fourth degree theft for writing checks under $100 and deceiving court officials by faking illness. She used forged letters from a fictitious doctor and pretended to be her daughter to delay hearings and mislead probation officials. A Cedar Rapids attorney flagged the lies, prompting contempt of court motions and a two year probation term with time already served.
Researchers report that two naturally produced substances stimulate bone marrow to produce neutrophils, potentially reducing infection risk during radiation and chemotherapy. Combined G-CSF and IL-1 showed greater effect, with human trials possible next year.
The Gazette corrects that Public Safety Commissioner Floyd Bergen is not providing rides to polling places today. It notes a prior error in Monday’s edition and provides reservation numbers 362-9629 362-3313 and after 6 p.m. 393-5883 for the Jesse Jackson Ahmad Jamal appearance at the Sheraton Inn Sunday night. Reservations must be made by Wednesday. The Gazette will respond to complaints about accuracy and completeness at 398-8313.
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