06 Oct 1987
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1987
Page
1
Linn County officials report asbestos removal from older buildings mostly goes to city and county landfills with no hazard if handled properly. The piece notes ongoing concerns about disposal practices and safety for residents.
A light quip compares TV to a diet spa calling TV a vast wasteland and a diet spa a vast waistland, playing on word humor.
James E. Schnick 36 of Elkland was charged with seven counts of first degree murder in the September killings of his wife, her brother and his wife and children. Officials had initially blamed a 14 year old relative, Kirk Buckner, for the shootings. Schnick, held without bond, had called for help after being wounded.
Senate opposition to Robert Bork's Supreme Court nomination solidified as Byrd and two liberal Republicans voiced clear opposition. The White House vows to press on, warning against withdrawal and planning a full Senate floor vote.
Iraqi planes struck five oil tankers including the Seawise Giant in raids on Iranian targets at Hormuz and Larak and Lavan islands while Iran fired missiles into Baghdad for the first time in eight months. Japanese shipowners pulled vessels from the gulf as U.S. helicopters faced crashes during escort missions.
Gazette reports no Reye's syndrome cases in Iowa since 1985, aligning with a national decline. Dr. William Bell of the University of Iowa cautions the pattern may be temporary while noting aspirin is linked to the condition only when influenza is present.
Voters head to the polls in Cedar Rapids to trim candidates for mayor and public safety commissioner. Mayor Don Canney faces three challengers and Public Safety Commissioner Floyd Bergen is challenged by four rivals. Top two advance to the November 3 general election. Polls run 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling places listed on page 5A.
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