08 Oct 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1988
Page
1
Antique hunting treasures from the past at Westdale Five Seasons Center today. Sunday event invites collectors and shoppers to browse vintage items and historic curios from local vendors.
The four time intercollegiate safety flying champions from the University of North Dakota begin their bid for a fifth national title with regional competition at the Dubuque Municipal Airport on Friday. Donna Mills and Meredith Baxter Birney expand careers with new TV movie roles this week on TV Vision.
A lighthearted column says some banks now require customers to bring a toaster when closing accounts, reflecting financial stress and consumer annoyance. The joke notes the absurdity of adding a perk for leaving a bank.
FBI special agent Pete Klismet says an arrest is expected after a human skull mailed to KCRG TV. a reward is set for information. The skull came from a disturbed crypt in Oakshade Cemetery, Marion, where four bodies lie, complicating identification due to poor cemetery records.
The FDA told six toothpaste and mouthwash makers their claims to prevent plaque or gum disease violate the law. Warning letters sent in July demanded removal of the claims or evidence backing them. Companies named include Warner-Lambert Colgate-Palmolive Beecham Vipont Oral Research Labs and Rydelle-Lion. some firms agreed to correct labeling.
Michael Dukakis attacked Republicans over foreign ownership during a speech at the Moog Automotive Co. plant in Wellston Missouri. He praised workers as survivors and contrasted his stance with Dan Quayle's support for foreign investment, urging voters to consider the stakes in the election.
The September unemployment rate declined to 5.4 percent matching July, while 37,000 factory positions were lost. Employers added 255,000 jobs, reducing unemployment to 6,596,000, the lowest since June. High teacher hires explain a large portion of new positions. Private payrolls grew slowly at 120,000 per month.
Evan Paul 21 of Central City faced a Linn County judge on a second degree murder charge after the Aug 16 shooting death of Don Cope Jr. 23 at a Vickers gas station. Paul pleaded not guilty and a trial set for Oct 24. Police say Cope and friends provoked Paul during a motorcycle dispute. Paul plans a self defense claim.
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