13 Nov 1987
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1987
Page
1
The Nylons headline a Cedar Rapids show on November 22, part of Weekend 20 events. The act brings five vocalists known for a cappella pop and doo wop style, drawing fans from the region for a night of harmonized hits.
A lighthearted quip noting a miller's view that every task is a chance to uncover value, turning routine labor into a clever pun about seeking something better in daily work.
Democrats accuse the White House of shifting demands in budget talks after a five hour session. Reagan aides reportedly object to tax hikes and spending cuts while Republicans warn of near breakdown. Boosts and setbacks color renewed negotiations as both sides aim for a swift accord.
The Commerce Department reports a $1.6 billion drop in the trade deficit to $14.1 billion in September, as imports ease and exports rise. The improvement boosts stock trades and reflects a weakening dollar boosting U.S. goods abroad, even before the Oct 9 market crash.
Burlington Northern fired a laborer after an Oct. 12 derailment in south-central Iowa that injured more than 120 on Amtrak California Zephyr. Officials said a switch was left improperly aligned, sending the train into tracks under repair near Russell. No deaths were reported and other workers returned to duty with back pay. Drug tests were negative. Federal investigators continued reviewing data for a final report.
Firefighters removed an injured person from a collision between two Amtrak commuter trains at a Boston station during the morning rush. At least 110 people were hurt, six seriously, and many passengers were forced to move through a dark smoky tunnel to safety.
AP reports Judge Anthony Kennedy gained cautious support from former rival Jesse Helms after meetings with Reagan and Kennedy. Helms would not decide vote until after hearings, while Senate Democrat Joseph Biden said hearings should begin soon and prospects for Kennedy looked good based on early impressions.
Los Angeles Times reports Rand Corp researchers reviewed thousands of case histories and found three common medical procedures often performed unnecessarily. Endarterectomies, coronary angiography, and upper GI endoscopy showed 32.4 percent inappropriate and 32.3 percent equivocal indications, with carotid endarterectomies most often flagged. Over 100,000 carotid procedures occur annually in the United States.
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