18 Sep 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1989
Page
1
Columnist Mike Deupree argues for Pete Rose induction into the baseball Hall of Fame. Page 2A covers awards for outstanding mini series and dramatic series. Page 2A.
An assistant professor at Coe College argues that U.S. sympathy for the Nicaraguan Contras is misplaced, reflecting a critical stance on American policy described on page 7A.
The Chicago Bears crushed the Minnesota Vikings 38 7 in a dominant showing on Page 1B. Quarterback strong play powered the offense while defense stifled the visitors. Benched moments or turnovers are not detailed in the readable text.
A self described consumer champion in Texas challenges advertising by Quaker Oats as part of a legal or regulatory dispute. The report notes the action appears on page 7B alongside coverage of a broader food industry dispute.
A light humor item noting that blood is thicker than water but every family has its drips, playing on a pun about kin and quirks in a jokey modern tone.
Energy experts foresee revolutionary computer controlled homes in Iowa within three years. The Smart House would automate heat, lights and shading to save 15 to 40 percent on utility bills, at an added 7000 to 10000 dollars. prototypes planned for 1991 in Iowa and three more nationally.
East Germans flee from dreary provincial cities underscoring the harsh, regulated life outside East Berlin. Refugees report seized travel documents and forced returns, with some escaping via the Danube toward West Germany. West German aid groups note automatic citizenship and rapid assistance for arrivals as next month’s anniversary looms.
A Waterloo man, 64, died Saturday night after running into a car's path on Interstate 380 near Center Point. Ethan Hanna, 18, of Palmyra Ind., struck him. authorities gave no reason for the fatal action. The crash occurred about 11:30 p.m. Saturday.
Deng Xiaoping reportedly names Jiang Zemin 63 as the core of China's next generation, urging officials to rally around him and prepare for a leadership transition. Deng hints at stepping down from the Central Military Commission while praising Jiang's openness to market reforms and Western-style economic restructuring.
Merced California AP reports felony hit and run charges are expected in the death of Steven Stayner a man who was kidnapped at age seven and later abused by his abductor before escaping authorities believe they know the driver responsible whose car crossed Stayner’s motorcycle on a Merced Atwater highway Stayner 24 married father of two was killed and the driver fled after abandoning his car and fleeing in another vehicle the incident occurred as Stayner rode without a helmet resulting in a massive head injury
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