03 Sep 1987
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1987
Page
1
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The Transportation Department directed large air carriers to publish monthly on time performance and lost baggage data for public release. The move, urged by Secretary Elizabeth Dole, aims to pressure carriers to improve service and spur competition on performance. Airlines expect to begin next month. ATA argues FAA and airports share blame.
Gov. Terry Branstad cautioned that a second special session on Iowa tax reform is premature. He noted lawmakers have yet to secure enough votes for a reform plan and would require iron clad support before a new session. Senate leader Charles Bruner called a second session a long shot but suggested conforming to federal changes could reduce top rates and ease filing, without new revenue.
Iran and Iraq launched a fresh round of attacks on Persian Gulf shipping with at least seven ships hit in 24 hours. The surge follows a week of Raids on oil facilities and vessels as Lloyds of London notes a spike in war risk insurance.
Mathias Rust, 19, testified at the Soviet Supreme Court that his Red Square flight started as a peace mission but became his greatest mistake. He said he faced Soviet warplanes, shut off his radio, and aimed to meet Gorbachev to discuss a democratic system uniting East and West. He faces hooliganism and border violation charges with up to 10 years possible.
President Corazon Aquino told Filipinos that rebel soldiers believed they were on a training mission and needed to participate to pass the course. She said Col Gregorio Honasan had claimed the coup was only a test and noted notes found with captives. The speech raised questions about the bloody assault and civilian deaths.
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