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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1988
Page
2
A columnist critiques Labor Day themes, arguing work is not fun, unions are overrated, and journalism should remain objective. He notes the Newspaper Guild endorsement of Dukakis, condemns it as political leverage, and urges readers to value truth and free publish.
At the Farnborough England air show a massive Antonov-124 aborted takeoff when a No 2 engine sprayed a 20 foot flame near 10,000 spectators. No injuries were reported and officials said the aircraft would fly again before week’s end.
Porntip Nakhirunkanok, Miss Universe 1988, announces the creation of a foundation to aid orphans and disadvantaged kids, saying many are left in backyards and trash cans. The 20 year old Thai winner, raised in Southern California, studies at Pasadena City College and visited Bangkok Aug 23 to raise funds. In other news a plane engine fire at Dallas Love Field injures no one during a Jerry Jeff Walker landing.
A single Florida Lotto ticket matched all six numbers to claim a record $54 million jackpot. The winner was bought in Longwood, central Florida, with the prize paid over 20 years and 20 percent withheld for federal taxes. If shared, 180 days to claim. The numbers drawn were 3 5 19 20 27 35.
Washington AP report says lightning appears far more often than weather records show because many records rely on thunder. Stanley A. Changnon and colleagues used electromagnetic detectors to count cloud to ground flashes, finding 22 to 40 percent occurred without audible thunder.
West Berlin police said two East Germans swam across a canal to reach West Berlin on Sunday. Border guards fired at a man trying to flee his homeland and arrested him. In three days, six people escaped to West Berlin and four others fled in separate incidents.
Established in 1883 The Gazette published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401. Subscription rates by carrier and mail shown, with postmaster address for changes. AP news dispatches.
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