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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1986
Page
3
Washington scientists weigh ethics and timing as AZT shows promising survival gains in a trial of 140 patients versus 140 on placebo. Officials debate whether to extend access now or risk undermining the study while side effects and uncertainties remain.
Wade Smith four year old of Grand Mound drives a half scale model of a 1918 Waterloo Boy tractor at Usher's Ferry Antique Engine Show. His father Allen built the model. The show runs today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sen. Tom Harkin pledges to make his Save the Family Farm Act a burning issue in the fall campaign. He asserts the Reagan era farm policy failed and claims his bill could save 60 to 80 billion dollars over three years. He warns of a “point of no return” for family farms if not enacted.
In Sioux City sixteen year old James L Dyson died from a gunshot during a Russian roulette game with three friends. A fellow sixteen year old was charged with second degree murder and faces hearings on custody and possible adult trial. Police noted drug and alcohol involvement though Dyson’s mother denied drug use.
About 400 slow moving tractors from Iowa and Nebraska head to Omaha for a farm rally at Central Park Mall. Traffic bottlenecks are expected as they travel at about 10 mph. The march comes from Tekamah Plattsmouth Wahoo and Oakland with two officers escorting each group. The rally begins at 1 p.m. Sen Exon and Sen Harkin confirmed speakers. Gary Hart was noted as a possible attendee.
The Rape Crisis Service provides round the clock information and referral help via 363-5490. Immediate support is available for survivors, with confidential guidance and access to resources.
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