01 Oct 1987
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1987
Page
1
A Iowa community organizes a historical site project tracing Norman Borlaug’s wheat research work and legacy. The effort seeks to preserve his birthplace and related milestones, aiming to boost regional recognition and educational value.
Wall Street Journal notes confusion over what Cedar Rapids means by the City of Five Seasons. The piece spotlights how local firms struggle with the label and its implications for the city’s image and development.
A light humor item notes the gap between marching to a different drummer and lacking rhythm. It wryly contrasts disciplined tempo with chaotic sense of timing in a playful quip.
Linn County officials call the new state computerized child support system a bottleneck and mess. Payments are delayed by days to weeks and amounts may be incorrect, with only a fraction of Iowa cases converted so far. Officials expect fixes by mid next week and may seek a one-year legislative extension.
Massachusetts governor Michael Dukakis faces a crisis as campaign manager John Sasso and political director Paul Tully resign after a videotape show damaged rival Senator Joseph Biden. Dukakis says he did not know of Sasso’s involvement when denying staff distribution. Sasso later withdraws and urges Dukakis to accept his resignation.
Secretary of State George Shultz said the Soviet Union and China likely would back an arms embargo on Iran if diplomacy fails to secure a ceasefire in the Iran Iraq war. He noted the veto risk but stressed urgency to prevent an extended U.N. stalemate as the 7 year conflict continues.
President Reagan disputed a Democratic tally against Robert Bork and urged statesmanship in the Senate vote. White House aides said 30 senators likely oppose, with about 30 undecided, while Sen. Alan Simpson predicted Bork’s confirmation.
The White House will tell Congress that last year’s South Africa sanctions failed to force change and that Reagan will not recommend new penalties. A report to be delivered by Friday may be delayed, as officials weigh political risk amid Senate debates over Judge Bork’s Supreme Court nomination.
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