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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1985

Page

2

Simple Solution for South Africa by Electing Reagan

A satirical piece argues Ronald Reagan could resolve South Africa's troubles by becoming its president. It mocks constitutional limits and envisions Reagan running a televised, speech driven government amid Soweto riots and apartheid debates.

South Africa Ronald Reagan Mr. Reagan Botha Reagan Nancy Soweto Massa California Ronnie Fuhr Burbank Guv

Theatre Oblique performers move unseen masks in Iowa piece

Ron and Ludvika Popenhagen of Wadena star in Theatre Oblique a movement based show in Metro Iowa page 16A. The duo convey emotion through body movement rather than facial expressions behind papier mache masks.

Ron Ludvika Popenhagen Wadena Metrolowa

Why Jerry Lewis Does The Telethon

In Parade magazine, Jerry Lewis explains his annual Labor Day telethon for muscular dystrophy arose from a personal trauma that changed his life, prompting decades of involvement in the cause.

Jerry Lewis Parade Magazine

Cops by Mark Baker reviewed as engrossing but not art

The Gazette reviewer finds Cops a compelling account of police officers speaking anonymously into a tape recorder, yet concludes the book fails to rise to artistic merit. The piece appears on page 2 under Books.

Mark Baker the Gazette

Amana Woolen Mill Quiet After 130 Years of Operation

The Amana Woolen Mill sits idle amid foreign competition and rising costs. Helene Rind of Middle Amana, who worked there 50 years, laments the possible closure as the plant's long history ends.

Amana Helene Rind Middle Metrolowa

Briton says business easier in United States

Sir Robert Hallam chairman of Vigortone Ag Products says it is easier to do business in the United States than in Europe. He points to the U S market as more welcoming for growth and investment. The remarks come amid shifts in global business attitudes and a focus on American expansion.

Reagan United States South Africa Robert Hallam Vigortone Ag Products Cedar Rapids Europe Gregory Deizer South Dakota Delzer S.D White House Richard Makinson Pixley Calif Janelle Peery Cheyenne Wyo Trevor Ferrell Gladwyne

Spain mourns matador gored in the heart

Thousands mourn Jose Cubero Sanchez known as El Vigo a 21 year old matador killed in Colmenar Viejo Madrid area after a final estocada failed as the bull Burlero gored him in the heart. He died on arrival as the bull also died.

Madrid Spain Jose Cubero Sanchez el Vigo Colmenar Viejo Burlero Yigo Chiquillo

Carter Reunion in Plains Highlights Ex staff and Elena concerns

In Plains Georgia Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn hosted about 75 former Carter administration members over the weekend. Carter joked about looks and noted concerns over Hurricane Elena's potential weather impact as he prepared to hand off to Catholic prayers.

Jimmy Carter Rosalynn Plains Carter Gulf of Mexico

Three priests die in Indiana rectory fire

A St. John the Baptist Church rectory fire in Starlight Indiana killed three Catholic priests. Pastor Richard Smith and two visiting priests William Fisher and Kenneth Smith died from smoke inhalation and burns after doors and windows were locked during rescue attempts. Arson investigators found no foul play and no clues to cause.

St. John the Baptist Church Richard Smith Beech Grove Indianapolis William Fisher St. Francis Hospital Center Kenneth Smith St. Paul’s Hermitage Smiths Clark County Edwin Coots Jr Michael Becher Clark County Sheriff's Department

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