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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1986
Page
2
The Cedar Rapids new 8.5 million air terminal, slated to open Nov 2, impresses with space age design by Paul Manuel. It features baggage claim windows, skylights, plants, and a subdued gray cream exterior.
Rockwell International reports CedAir Fair at Cedar Rapids Airport drew 23 000 attendees over two days, about 20 000 paid. The event cost just under 200 000 and broke even only after sufficient funds, leaving Rockwell unable to donate profits to local charities. Officials aim to revive in 1987 with community support and seek DoD approvals for Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, and Golden Knights.
Islamic Jihad denied abducting American educator Frank Herbert Reed and urged the real kidnappers to come forward. The item appears in U S World on page 5A alongside debate over Chief Justice nominee Rehnquist.
Donutland Inc. in Cedar Rapids is in Chapter 11 amid a bitter ownership dispute between Ed Cenek and Mike Nicholls. Franchises fear rent defaults and leadership battles as about 40 operators meet to seek a committee to represent them in court while a landlord wins an eviction order and the company searches for new HQ space.
Joseph Zalesky, 36, formerly a Cedar Rapids cocaine dealer now a real estate agent, received a 10-year prison sentence plus a $20,000 fine and five years probation after pleading guilty to two counts of selling cocaine. U.S. District Judge David Hansen rejected leniency citing prior offenses and substantial drug activity.
The Massachusetts Supreme Court rules 4 to 3 that Patricia Brophy may stop feeding her brain-damaged husband Paul Brophy, permitting his death by starvation with the option to relocate him to a facility or home. Justice Nolan dissents, condemning the decision as mercy killing and degrading to life.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 publishes daily at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions by carrier and mail with varying rates apply and postmaster details are listed for address changes.
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