16 Nov 1987
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1987
Page
1
The Hawks set sights on a second consecutive Holiday Bowl bid as postseason plans intensify. Coaches stress preparation and focus for the next game amid rising expectations and fan support.
A Norfolk County Massachusetts connection traces to three former presidents and two 1988 candidates born there. Bob Knight attended a conference basketball luncheon, criticizing a proposed Big Ten postseason tournament.
A light humor note observes that each country has its own culture and ours centers on frozen yogurt, joking about national tastes and playful food trends.
The 40 year old Vincik faces a second degree murder charge for the June 26 1984 shooting of his wife Inez at their Cedar Rapids home. Prosecutors say he killed her and then attempted suicide leaving him blind in one eye. A confession from Vincik was admitted at the first trial but won’t be used in the second after an Iowa Supreme Court reversal.
A Continental Airlines DC-9 with 82 aboard flipped on takeoff from Stapleton in a blizzard and split apart killing at least 26 and injuring 56. Survivors were trapped up to five hours amid ice, poor visibility, as investigators from the NTSB planned to probe the crash.
Wisconsin launches learnfare to reduce welfare by penalizing families if teenagers skip school. Gov. Thompson touts it as a path to higher diploma rates and less welfare dependence, while critics warn of broad family punishment for one unruly youth. About 12,000 families with teens ages 13 and 14 fall under the program under a federal waiver and state compromise.
Tornadoes cut a 200 mile path across eastern Texas from near Austin to Tyler and into Louisiana killing nine and injuring at least 132. Palestine suffered heavy damage with a tear through the town leveling an elementary school and two churches.
The American Forecaster 1988 predicts water buffalo meat with lower fat and cholesterol topping menus, while new wave martinis replace gin and vermouth. Girdles with lighter stretch fabric appeal to baby boomers as fashion and health trends drive the year. Health conscious professionals lead the shift, with reverse vacations and bold new styles noted.
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