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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1986
Page
2
A Boston nurse won a 142000 gift certificate in a Harrods London promotion and headed for the fur department while eyeing jewels and crystals. Other items note a university study shelved by the Justice Department and a statewide Iowa music scholarship announced by the first lady.
ARH proposed using student fees to buy condoms for a Hillcrest dorm event as part of a sex education week led by Health Iowa. U of I officials halted on site distribution but ARH plans a controlled program after an educational presentation. University spokesmen say staff should not sponsor condom handouts.
The Rev Wanis A Semaan president of the Near East School of Theology in Beirut questions the Reagan era arms deal with Iran. He notes Lebanon's turmoil and warns outside powers use Lebanon as a pawn while hostages linger and regional tensions rise. He recalls ties to American University in Beirut and says Lebanese people feel held hostage by world powers.
Ron Hoffman of 830 Third Ave. SW told police a dreamlike disturbance woke him at 4 am and led to a burglary. He reported $1,880 in stereo and camera gear missing and pry marks at the apartment door suggesting entry by force.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 in Cedar Rapids Iowa publishes daily and Sunday editions at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail with weekly and yearly options and notes AP news dispatch rights.
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