07 Oct 1987
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1987
Page
1
A new report shows arrests during family disturbances have tripled as Iowa law enforcement increases enforcement of the 1986 statute. The piece notes the rising enforcement amid ongoing crime trends and policy shifts across the state.
A humorous line notes a thief who treats crime and shopping alike, joking that a spree can be both criminal and retail. It plays on the clash between illegal acts and retail therapy in a lighthearted, witty caption.
The Senate Judiciary Committee, by nine to five, recommended rejecting Robert Bork for the Supreme Court. Chairman Biden led the panel, with Howell Heflin joining the opposition after wavering. Reagan officials voiced resolve while signaling difficulty in securing confirmation.
Incumbent Don Canney and Linn Supervisor Joe Rinas advance to the November race after a high turnout primary. Canney won 57 percent of the runoff votes with 6 981 to 4 587 for Rinas, while Juan Cortez and Claywell Wilhelm trailed in a nonpartisan race. Rinas notes a possible sympathy effect from a recent forum incident as he prepares for the general election.
Cedar Rapids Officer Robert Jaeger and incumbent Floyd Bergen advance from Tuesday's primary as top two for public safety commissioner. Bergen leads with 6,187 votes to Jaeger 3,840. Schlie and Mayor are eliminated. Bergen aims a sixth two year term. Jaeger seeks change.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 91.55 points to 2548.63 in a sharp session fueled by a sell signal from a market newsletter and rising interest rates. Analysts saw no panic despite the drop, noting bond yields attractiveness and potential Fed tightening.
A fragmented note cites Prechter and Robert in a brief newsletter item mentioning a wish for a short term top. Aaron Randolph, C R broker, appears as a credit or source line.
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