10 Oct 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1989
Page
1
Regents' President Marvin Pomerantz aims to keep tuition rates and associated fees in line with the inflation rate. The article appears on Page 2A.
Local page 3A reports an extraordinary claim of visitors described as tiny-headed aliens seen in a city park. Details are unclear and unverified, with no official confirmation from authorities or scientific sources.
Angry business owners push back as lawmakers discuss repealing Section 89 with momentum growing toward repeal. The page notes show a rising certainty in legislative action and wider support across committees.
Wisconsin invites Hawkeye fans to Badgerland as a half-empty stadium marks an unusual game atmosphere. The page notes fan turnout challenges and neutral site vibes shaping the matchup.
A light city joke notes traffic crawls in rush hour allowing hitchhikers to hear drivers. The quip plays on slow commutes and the perception of time during congested travel.
Federal drug czar William Bennett warned that congressional reluctance to back federal anti drug efforts could weaken the Bush administration strategy. He spoke during a two day Iowa visit and urged action to avoid undermining the plan.
A nationwide AP survey finds street cocaine values differ by city. Officers report a kilo valued at about 10 000 in Los Angeles, 35 000 in Iowa City, and nearly 70 000 in Shreveport Louisiana, with powdered cocaine priced around 16 to 20 per gram in major markets.
In Leipzig thousands marched and shouted for freedom as East Germany faced its largest street protests in years. Police used clubs in six cities over the weekend, while church and party officials called for dialogue amid rising discontent.
Prospective jurors in the Jeffery Hass first degree murder trial were asked if frank discussion of sex violence homicide drug and alcohol abuse would prejudice them. The trial moved from Cedar Rapids to Davenport due to pretrial publicity with jury selection continuing and a panel expected to be seated for opening arguments. Hass, 19, is accused of strangling Leah Wara, 17, of Hiawatha, on May 7.
Iowa Senate Democrats unveiled a 10 year plan to divert up to 50 million dollars in lottery revenue from economic development to environmental protection resource enhancement soil conservation and energy efficiency. They aim to address environmental problems while focusing the 1530 session on crime education health care and elder services.
The article notes Sam Walton missing from the Top 10 richest Americans list this year. Walton did not fall on hard times but split his wealth with his children, now tied with him at No. 20 on the Top 400. An Iowan named Lucille Carver is listed at No. 340. Story on page 5C.
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