06 Oct 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1989
Page
1
Gov. Terry Branstad will lead the downtown Cedar Rapids Christmas parade set for November 18 as part of city festivities. Sally Novetzke faces Senate scrutiny in her bid to become U.S. ambassador to Malta.
Safety commissioner contenders Jaeger and Bergen clash over campaign spending as the race tightens. Page 4A details their contrasting approaches and funding positions.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approves a buyout of Iowa's largest rail carrier, signaling a major shift in regional rail operations. The move could affect prices service routes and future investments in Midwest freight and passenger lines.
Regis Royals clinch a tie for the Wamac title with a 47 to 12 win over LaSalle. Dan McGwire, former Iowa quarterback, features in a reference to his famous brother as the page notes the enduring spotlight.
A lighthearted quip notes that once windows were invented people also created shades. The joke links the idea of action and reaction in a bright, homey way. It reflects a playful take on everyday improvements and design.
PTL evangelist Jim Bakker is found guilty on all 24 charges for defrauding followers of about 3.7 million dollars from PTL ministries. Jurors say profits funded lavish personal uses including vacation homes and luxury cars. Defense plans appeal as Bakker faces up to 120 years in prison and 5 million dollars in fines.
The University of Iowa adds a third Hughes Institute investigatorship in four months, elevating its status to an elite group. Kevin Campbell, 37, joins John Donelson and Michael Welsh as the university’s Hughes trio, with about $1.3 million this year from Hughes and other funders.
Ryan Montague won a reversal in the Iowa Court of Appeals which allows Cedar Rapids to close his Adult Odyssey store. He has 21 days to seek supreme court review. residents near Geneva Tower cheer the decision while Montague contemplates the next move.
The Senate voted 91 to 9 to ban flag defacement with up to a $1000 fine and one year in jail. President Bush backs a constitutional amendment, while opponents warn of future court challenges to a statute. The measure now goes to the House for consideration of changes.
Meenhah Abdussalaam 32 pushed her two kids from a 10th floor apartment in New York after mumbling about God. Daughter Zainab 6 died. son Husein 3 in critical condition. A 1-year-old girl was saved by window bars and rescuers. Abdussalaam in custody. no charges immediately.
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