17 Nov 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1988
Page
1
City Council approved a downtown Cedar Rapids store promotion reviving horse and buggy days. The piece notes related items on Page 2A and mentions Herb Plambeck’s move after the Amana World Ag Expo on Page 2B. Dick Parsons joins a Quitters Reunion during the Great American Smokeout events on Page 16A.
The piece explores how choosing to observe from a seated position can still reveal admirable figures. It argues that steady, reflective watching yields insights into leadership, patience, and daily virtue, encouraging readers to seek mentorship beyond flashy displays.
Acting Cedar Rapids Police Chief James Barnes announced an investigation into leaks of confidential documents about a police brutality case. He also questioned whether the two officers involved were guilty while defending his disciplinary actions as critics allege favoritism toward Jaeger.
The National Weather Service defines winter terms on Winter Weather Awareness Day and reports wind chills in single digits with up to 6 inches of snow across northwest Iowa. A fast-moving system brought snow to western Iowa Tuesday night and early Wednesday with tornadoes and damaging winds in the south and east.
The September U.S. trade deficit shrank to 10.5 billion amid higher exports and lower imports, yet markets kept sliding as expectations grow for another Fed rate hike. Exports rose 2.6 percent to 28.2 billion while imports fell 2.8 percent to 38.7 billion, signaling inflation risks despite progress.
The Census Bureau projects the U.S. median age will rise from 36.5 in 2000 to 39.0 by 2010 due to the aging postwar baby boom and lower birth rates. Iowa’s median age should increase from 32 in 1986 to 40.6 by 2010.
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