05 Sep 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1988
Page
1
Donald Shepard of Life Investors is named to lead a newly formed U.S. holding company. The move signals a strategic expansion for the insurer as it reorganizes its corporate structure.
Iowa fans watched in disbelief as Hawaii, an 18 point underdog, defeated the Haw keyes 27 to 24 in a shocking game. Jim Wright campaign stops and editorial comments appear elsewhere in the issue.
The article likens high finance to billiards urging players to pocket gains while avoiding the eight ball. It frames investment moves as strategic shots with risk of penalties or losses if misplayed. The tone implies caution and skill in navigating markets and complex financial bets.
Thousands gathered in Santiago to oppose Augusto Pinochet as sole candidate in the October 5 referendum. Clashes with riot squads left nine injured and about 227 arrested as tear gas and water cannons were used. Officials logged looting of two electronics factories and damage to shops amid street violence.
Judith Allen of Shueyville and other border collie enthusiasts will showcase herding dogs at the World Ag Expo. More than 40 Midwest registered collies and handlers compete for 5000 dollars in prize money across three days with prelims Thursday and Friday and finals Saturday.
The Children's Defense Fund reports that families with children headed by under-30 earners saw income fall by about one quarter from 1973 to 1986, boosting poverty from 12 to 22 percent. Census 1987 data roughly align, with child poverty rising to 20 percent. Edelman urges minimum wage and child care reforms plus long term steps.
Labor unions across Iowa and the nation rally for Election Day 1988, backing Democrat Michael Dukakis to win the presidency and widen congressional majorities. Des Moines leader Don Bowen notes the push defends collective bargaining and a measured standard of living, tracing labor political activity to the 1940s as a long awakening continues.
Iowa official cites a new program to organize labor as unions seek to boost membership amid long term declines. Jim Wengert of the Iowa Federation of Labor says it is time unions act, as nationwide 14 million members leverage buying power. The plan offers no fee credit cards and various legal, travel and shopping services to convert unorganized workers and associate members from former unions.
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