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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1987
Page
14
A major explosion at the American University of Beirut Medical Center shattered lobby glass and wounded many. Victims raced to emergency wards as nurses appealed for blood donations. An autopsy will identify the severely damaged remains believed to be the blond woman.
A group of Amherst parents protests a social studies textbook claiming it is overly conservative and biased. They say it glosses over facts and portrays the U.S. as a singular powerful nation, while supporters cite its wide adoption and authorship by Carol Berkin and John Patrick.
A Saturday fire at the Emergency Housing Project 331 N Gilbert St Iowa City destroyed most of the roof. Twenty two residents were relocated to churches and the National Guard Armory for five to six days while repairs are made. Fire officials estimate damage at 50000 and say the cause is under investigation.
Fort Madison lawyer George Wright said he misspoke when he told the Burlington Hawk Eye that the widow of Christ Episcopal Church treasurer Charles Pauly might bear liability for missing funds up to 400000 dollars. Wright added the estate of Charles Pauly, not the widow, could be liable. Pauly died by suicide on Oct 7 after church officials found funds missing.
Researchers propose that water-ice comets deliver iridium to Earth in a 26 million year cycle linked to mass extinctions. A NASA satellite image study led to the idea that 10 to 100 large comets strike yearly, producing widespread atmospheric and ecological effects similar to the Tunguska event.
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