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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1988
Page
2
A traveler recalls a Maui trip to Hana with a cautious companion, detailing treacherous switchback roads, 157 one lane bridges, sudden rain, and a visit to Lindbergh’s grave near Hana. The journey includes roadside papaya stops, a costly Hana Maui Hotel buffet, and a helicopter alternative observed by Cedar Rapidians.
The Senate reversed course and limited federal abortion funding to cases where the mother's life is at risk, 47-43, after previously supporting rape or incest claims. The vote mirrors House resistance and a White House veto threat amid a $140.4 billion Labor Health Education bill, with Exon defending a middle ground that urges prompt reporting.
Teresa Plowman seeks a new trial on the 1984 second degree murder conviction for fatally injuring her 21 month old daughter Lacey. The proposed testimony from her ex husband Donald Plowman Jr would argue no malice aforethought. The suit claims ineffective appeal counsel and alleged witness coaching violated the trial judge's order.
The Gazette notes corrections to several items. Rep Tom Tauke IA mailed newsletters and a survey to 185000 households before deadline. only one newsletter mailed just before campaign season. Dick Isaacson works for Midland Farm Management Co Cedar Rapids. Catholic Worker House at 1027 Fifth Ave SE is not a non profit, per Karen Shields. Kim Schulte 31 formerly listed at 8300 Ely Rd. trustee says she no longer lives there. The Gazette will publish corrections or clarifications for inaccurate reports.
The Cedar Rapids Bus Department welcomes a new member to its Transit Team named GUS. Although he neither drives nor talks he is expected to boost public relations and engage with crowds. Officials say GUS appeared unexpectedly and was assigned to work with transit operations.
A layoff of 133 production workers, effective September 30, was announced by Rockwell Collins units in Cedar Rapids. The cuts target 115 in Collins Defense Communications and 18 in Collins Government Avionics due to reduced defense electronics schedules. About 7,674 people were employed in the two Cedar Rapids units as of July 31. Some workers may shift to openings, but none are anticipated. This is the first layoff of this size in months.
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