16 Sep 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1988
Page
1
Eastern Iowa astronomers plan an early gathering to view the Mars Earth close approach, aiming for prime viewing before the nearly full moon disrupts visibility next Wednesday.
A satirical look at methods of influencing politicians, likening surveillance and data gathering to entomology. The piece frames bugs as metaphor for probing offices and campaigns, exploring ethics and effectiveness of political spying techniques.
Gilbert battered the Caribbean and Yucatan before reaching Texas with 120 mph winds. Forecasters warned of heavy rain and dangerous surf for the Texas coast from Brownsville to Port O Connor, with 250 000 residents in Corpus Christi urged to seek shelter. The storm raised a Caribbean death toll of at least 47 and caused about 8 billion dollars in damage. Jamaica declared a month long state of emergency.
The House eliminated a seven day waiting period for handgun purchases from a broad anti drug bill and approved a substitute plan to let gun dealers check if buyers are convicted felons. The NRA backed amendment would require a 180 day system to verify felon status and possible probation revocation for felons found with firearms.
Cedar Rapids residents purchase shirts at Stage 4 Theatres to support Camp Courageous. Rawson, manager, assists with opening night festivities drawing a large crowd and boosting charitable proceeds.
Iowans praised Miles From Home, a film shot entirely in Iowa, at its Cedar Rapids premiere drawing about 600 fans who paid near nine dollars each. Actors Richard Gere and Kevin Anderson star as farmer brothers, with Linn County Sheriff Dennis Blome and Mayor Donald Canney also featured.
Linn County Attorney says the Cedar Rapids death lacks racial motive or mob violence seen in Howard Beach. The driver hit 18 year old Brian McMurrin after a short chase following a dispute with four youths outside a parking lot. Charges planned include simple assault rather than involuntary manslaughter.
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