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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1988
Page
2
Susan Isaac's 1940 novel set in a Wall Street law office follows Linda Voss a secretary who falls for her boss blending love intrigue and suspense in a stylish era piece.
A reader blasts Congress for focusing on the Pledge of Allegiance while national problems persist and urges a Stop Congress movement. The piece argues taxes are essential, politicians rarely tell truth, and incumbents should be retired en masse to force real reform.
Radio personality Gary Owens and four others were injured when Owens, 54, suffered a diabetic seizure while driving home after a recording. He lost control and hit nine vehicles in Los Angeles before being treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and released. Police said he was semi conscious during the incident.
The former Brooklyn Dodgers announcer Red Barber, now 80, remains active at the microphone appearing on NPR's Morning Edition, a program shifting focus from sports to broader profiles such as Red Parade.
Cedar Rapids based SCI Financial Group celebrates its 50th year this week. Chairman says the milestone signals a push to expand in a larger competitive marketplace and continue focusing on client satisfaction and market competitiveness.
The piece discusses how some individuals, mainly men, lie about drug and sex histories to avoid confrontation when asked about past behavior. It notes that lust can drive evasions and exaggerations as a supposed defense in safer sex messages.
A feature at the Iowa Arboretum contrasts ancient, established plantings with younger, recently grown specimens. The piece surveys cultivation trends and the ongoing care required to maintain a living collection across decades.
The Cedar Rapids Marion League of Women Voters plans two months of candidate debates. The non-partisan group will bring together contenders for upcoming local races, offering voters a chance to compare positions before Election Day.
Voice mail serves as an antidote for telephone tag allowing users to receive and store calls until they are ready to answer. The feature acts as a practical tool for managing missed connections and messages.
The Massie family in Tilford South Dakota has faced repeated rattlesnake encounters since moving to a rural Black Hills home in 1976. Neighbors including Annette Peldo shot a large coiled snake near the backdoor with a .22 caliber rifle, ending a long-standing nest threat.
The judge weighing Michael Deaver perjury sentencing considers conflicting expert testimony on alcoholism related memory impairment. Dr William Flynn cited memory impairment from detox tranquilizers while Ralph Tarter argued motivational, not neurological, causes. Sentencing before U S District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson is set for September 23.
Portable computers on business or leisure trips raise packing challenges as airlines implement updated carry on regulations. The article notes travelers must plan for security checks and space limits, with guidance on protecting devices and avoiding delays.
Timothy Leary says he will pay 35000 to have his head preserved after death by the Alcor Life Extension Foundation in Riverside. He calls cryonics a long shot but worth a try and notes he cannot afford full body freezing at 100000. The 67 year old Harvard psychologist cites never wanting to “belly up” when his health coverage ends and discusses the legal and scientific debates surrounding cryonics.
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