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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1988
Page
15
The drought boosted prices for fruits and vegetables and cereals in July, with a 1.3 percent rise for produce and a 1.6 percent jump for cereal and bakery items, while gasoline increased 3 percent and apparel fell 1.6 percent. Excluding food, swings remained wide as auto financing, used cars, and insurance climbed.
At a contempt hearing Amro claimed his father would not release the boy or passport. The court rejected Islamic mediation, jailed Amro until he makes reasonable efforts to comply, and ruled Islamic clerics cannot take custody jurisdiction from the judiciary.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health report modifying Pseudomonas exotoxin A to home in on AIDS infected cells by attaching a CD4 target. In lab tests the redesigned toxin killed infected cells while sparing uninfected ones, suggesting a potential therapy to curb viral spread.
Bassett argues for stability and professionalism as Hinzman faces potential dismissal. Jaeger cites morale problems and poor relations with Hinzman, naming James Barnes acting chief. Bassett, 38, previously worked in Teleconnect and left coaching LaSalle High to pursue politics.
About 150 individuals connected to a former Coe College student diagnosed with tuberculosis are being offered free screening this week through Linn County Health Department. Contacts include class members and residents who shared spaces, with notifications mailed by the college. Erickson notes a national rise in TB linked to Southeast Asian refugees and emphasizes low risk for those not in close contact. Tuberculosis is treatable and full recovery is common.
Waukon council plans postpone East Main Street paving and storm sewer work until bonds are paid down. The five block project along Clinton Street area carries an estimated 325000 cost under a 5 percent citywide bonding limit. Current long term debt tops 2.975 million with 66 million valuation and 3.3 million ceiling. by 1991 bonds reach about 67 percent of the limit, enabling new East Main financing.
The Lebanese army vows to take control if Parliament fails to elect a new president by Friday. Gen. Michel Aoun says the army can lead Lebanon to salvation amid a fractured parliament and looming civil conflict. Christian and Muslim factions clash over candidates and venue for the session.
A Vatican sponsored analysis team hints the Shroud of Turin is a medieval forgery. Rev. Robert Dinegar says results are known to those involved and a public announcement will be made after discussions with archbishop Turin and adviser Luigi Gonella.
Tropical storm Helene strengthened into a hurricane over warm Atlantic waters allowed by ideal conditions. At 5 p.m. CDT Helene was near 12.5 N 40.6 W about 1,275 miles east of Barbados and 2,700 miles east of Miami moving west at 20 mph. Forecasters noted continued strengthening but uncertainty about its path after a day or two.
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