04 Sep 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1988
Page
1
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A shower chance this morning gives way to a cloudy windy day and cooler temperatures with highs in the mid 60s to low 70s. Forecast notes are on page 15A.
Cedar Rapids police detectives warn of Ritalin abuse spreading from treated youths to adult drug users. Sgt James Noonan and Lt Mark Corrigan call Ritalin schedule II with strong addiction potential. They note the challenge of building cases against Ritalin abusers despite reported street use.
In Columbus Ohio two humane societies urge consumers to boycott a new stuffed toy named Krushed Kitty The yellow black striped cat figure pretends to hang from car doors and trunks A card says profits go to a humane society but officials doubt any formal link The toy sells for 1799 with unclear donation details and no disclosed affiliations
The item notes a humor cartoon caption about why dogs are man’s best friends. It suggests dogs don’t understand human words, framing a light, playful line about communication.
Dukakis harshly questioned Bush on unemployment and remarked that 200000 more Americans are without jobs. Bush praised his opponent's debating skills while downplaying attacks and spoke at the Naval Observatory with reporters present. Dukakis visited Ellis Island and spoke in Sioux Falls as the campaign moved toward 14A.
GOP and Democratic camps handed out lapel stickers at the Iowa State Fair. George Wittgraf, head of George Bush's Iowa campaign, says they distributed far more stickers than ever, though records aren’t kept. The piece frames sticker distribution as tangible evidence of the presidential campaign in Iowa.
Amana faces a signage gap during the World Ag Expo as two First Streets, multiple Second and B Streets, and lack of markings complicate navigation for visitors and a substitute mail carrier. Postmistress Betty Smith backs a landmark route plan to ease traffic and urges historic street signs.
Expo features show Amanas welcoming an estimated 200 000 to 300 000 visitors to the Ag Expo grounds. World Ploughing Contest likened to a World Series or Super Bowl. Dedicated workers turned dream into reality with schedule details and contestant lists across pages 17A to 20A.
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