Reagan Star Wars not a shield but a colorful fantasy
The piece mocks the SDI program as a whitewashed fantasy and criticizes the ad campaign using a childlike cartoon spot. It cites experts who question the missile defense system’s feasibility and emphasizes the political theater surrounding the Star Wars controversy.
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Onald Reagan
United States
Reagan
Larry Speakes
Geneva
Larry Smarr
National Center For Supercomputing Applications
Bald eagle shot near Traer prompts rewards
An immature bald eagle was shot along Wolfe Creek between Traer and Gladbrook in northern Tama County. The bird, banded in Minnesota, was taken to Iowa State University and is expected to recover in about a month. Federal and state rewards total up to $3,500 for information.
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Toledo
Tama County
Iowa
Robert Mullen
Mullen
Wolfe Creek
Traer
Gladbrook
Iowa State University
Walter J. Kocal
U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Des Moines
Minnesota
Conviction Overturned for Rubin Carter
A federal judge ruled that Rubin Hurricane Carter’s 1976 triple murder conviction stemmed from racial prejudice, clearing the way for his release after nearly 19 years in prison. The ruling follows a long legal battle and marks a high profile exoneration in a landmark case.
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Rubin
Carter
U.S
Detective Testimony Shapes Yahnke Murder Trial Alibi
Cedar Rapids jury hears police detective describe Bradley Yahnke claiming a 5 p.m. phone call with a girl the day after Joni Helms was shot. Pathologist Skopec testifies the gunshot entered Helms’ chest and that death could occur any time on Jan. 24, as defense questions timing.
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Bradley Yahnke
Joni Helms
Helms
Linn District Court
Yahnke
Gary Stark
Stark
Route 2
Anamosa
Gary
Francis Skopec
Heims
The Cedar Rapids Gazette History and Subscription Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday editions from 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates list carrier and mail options with weekly and annual prices. postmaster address for changes provided.
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The
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Iowa
U.S
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AP News
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