10 Oct 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1990
Page
1
Barbara Adzinger from Cedar Rapids visits Heritage Acres Care Center residents with cookies and coffee, sharing kindness and boosting spirits. Neighbors reports the heartwarming effort brightening the day for seniors and volunteers alike.
The White House confirmed President Bush will be in Des Moines on October 16 for a fundraiser supporting Gov. Terry Branstad and Rep. Tom Tauke. Branstad hopes the visit energizes Iowa Republicans before the November 6 election. Avenson urged Bush to cancel the trip and focus on the federal deficit.
With shortages of almost everything, Soviets are understandably wary of a planned new stock exchange. The article notes caution and potential impact on the economy as officials weigh risks.
Norway's Mike Boddicker pitched well but Boston lost to the Oakland A's. The sweep threat looms as the Red Sox head to Game 4 winless in the American League playoffs.
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Dale Cochran borrowed an ethanol powered pickup from UI researchers to visit ADM Corn Sweeteners. The tank switch lever was accidentally left on the wrong ethanol tank, causing a stall. After flipping the lever the truck started and Cochran arrived about ten minutes late.
A lighthearted quip noting that a black sheep may gray with time, delivering a playful observation on aging and individuality.
President Bush opened to higher income taxes for the wealthy as part of a budget bargain but retreated after Republican senators warned against trading capital gains cuts for new taxes. He had signaled possible compromise after a three day shutdown, with October 19 deadlines for a deficit plan.
Five permanent members informally agreed a U N resolution condemning Israel for the Jerusalem Temple Mount violence that killed 19 Arabs and called for a U N fact finding mission The draft urges restraint by all sides and notes regret over Jewish worshipers attacked at the Western Wall.
Auditor Richard Johnson released a report on November 1989 travel by Iowa City student leaders to Kissimmee Florida for a National Conference on Student Services. The University refused reimbursements of 2600 dollars and agreed to 1898.46. Johnson urged students to repay. The audit covers 12 attendees including current student president Mark Havlicek and notes 1263.21 dollars spent on taxis and rental cars plus hotel costs.
New evidence in the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing ties Libyan intelligence agents to planting the explosive. Investigators still cite Iran's role via the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine General Command, with Ahmed Jabril allegedly coordinating via Libyan connections. The 747 exploded over Lockerbie on December 21, 1988, killing 259 aboard and 11 on the ground.
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