19 Oct 1984
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1984
Page
1
President Reagan ordered the CIA and the Intelligence Oversight Board to investigate possible improper conduct in producing a psychological warfare manual for Nicaraguan rebels. The manual urged selective violence to neutralize officials and sparked political backlash ahead of the election.
A drunken handyman allegedly set fire to bedsheets in Hotel Alexander Hamilton, triggering a blaze that killed at least 13 people and injured 60 in Paterson New Jersey. Russell Conklin, 44, was arrested and arraigned on arson and murder charges after fleeing through a window as the fire spread. authorities say he claimed to be locked in a third floor room.
In Hudson, 2,200 residents rally to help Joe Heiple, longtime social studies teacher and coach, his wife Rita battling an inoperable tumor, and their children Emily 7 Gregory 5 Christina 10 Katie 3. Fundraisers run through January with meals and support aiding the family facing hardship.
A brief line advises that proving sympathy is rare and warns that many will delight in others misfortune. The note attributes the line to a copyrighted source.
Iowa State Regents approve a 5 percent resident and 11 percent nonresident tuition hike for next academic year, yielding about 6.3 million dollars extra revenue. The vote was 6 to 2 with dissent from Dr. Percy Harris. Rates rise next summer and apply to the 1985-86 year at UI, ISU, and UNI.
The FBI and University of Iowa officials investigate the theft of a guaranteed student loan check. An FBI Cedar Rapids official declines to discuss details while no charges have been filed. University officials say the missing check was issued by an out-of-state bank and may involve a student loan program.
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