12 Oct 1987
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1987
Page
1
Iowa State University President Gordon Eaton warns students to expect significant tuition increases in coming years. The report notes broader state higher education funding concerns and outlines potential impacts on enrollment and finances.
A whimsical quip notes that without elevators the scene of lukewarm jazz at a school would not exist. The line playfully links ascent with a mixed metaphor about music and venue ambiance.
Clear skies and a Canadian high brought record low temperatures across Iowa on Sunday. Waterloo tied for the nation’s coldest spot at 16 degrees while Cedar Rapids set an 81 year low of 19. Dubuque broke a century old record with 23 degrees, and statewide readings ranged from 16 to 25. Snow and power outages accompanied the deep freeze across New England and the Midwest.
A Burma Airways twin turboprop crashed southeast of Pagan, killing all 49 aboard including 14 Americans. The flight from Rangoon to Pagan disappeared after its midair fire, with passengers from multiple countries among the dead.
Margaret West faces trial in Scott County District Court Davenport on a change of venue accused of attempted murder in the Feb 1 shooting of her husband Roger West. Authorities allege she sought to kill him to cash a $100,000 life policy. she denies involvement.
An 8-year-old girl suffered a cracked skull and brain exposure after a lion being walked at a Texas Flea Market attacked her. A security guard shot the animal twice and authorities weigh charges against the booth owner. The girl remained in critical but stable condition after six hours of surgery at Hermann Hospital.
Washington proposes sweeping federal nursing home rules including a patients rights bill, 24 hour licensed nurse coverage or alternatives, 80 hour aide training, rapid initial assessments, and quarterly care plan reviews to improve care for over a million residents in Medicaid and Medicare funded facilities.
Sherri S. Orris of Columbus Junction wins the Miss Columbus U.S.A. 1987 title at Columbus U.S.A. festivities. She receives a $500 prize after a panel of three judges chose her from eight Columbus contenders. First runner up is Kathy Kennedy of Columbus, Georgia with $300. second runner up Christine Tobinson of Columbus, Wisconsin with $200. Angela Floyd served as hostess.
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