27 Sep 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1988
Page
1
Cardinals beat Pirates 7 to 1 and Expos topped Cubs 3 to 2. Mets vs Phillies and Dodgers vs Padres played late. Reds at Giants and Yankees at Orioles were late games. Blue Jays won 11 to 1 over Red Sox. Tigers defeated Indians 6 to 3. Rangers vs White Sox and Royals 5 Mariners 0 also noted as late or upcoming.
Carl Lewis adds the long jump gold as Ben Johnson loses the 100-meter title after a steroid revelation. Greg Louganis earns platform diving gold. state news highlights Iowa job creation and a genetics grant at the University of Iowa. Mason City backs I 380 extension for regional growth.
Cedar Rapids police chief Gary Hinzman faces potential dismissal again if the city council reinstates him after a hearing. Public Safety Commissioner Robert Jaeger might pursue court action to define authority and rules of the case amid council guidance from City Attorney David McGuire.
Sue Brandon of Younkers decorates a Christmas tree in a Westdale Cedar Rapids store display. Amy Galusha, visual merchandising manager, notes displays seem earlier each year as some shoppers grumble about holiday talk in hot weather.
House Senate conference leaders and White House officials reach a major welfare overhaul including a federally mandated work program. Senators and representatives praise the compromise as a final resolution and expect swift approval by both chambers. White House adviser Charles Hobbs says the plan meets conferees approval if it proceeds as understood.
A Senate Budget Committee report says half of the 16 million jobs created since 1981 paid less than $11,611 a year for a family of four in 1987 dollars. It argues both high and low wage growth occurred at the expense of the middle class, amid political debate.
The Cedar Rapids cost of living rose to 3 percent above the national average in the second quarter of 1988, driven by housing costs 14.8 percent higher than the U S average. The study lists a 1,800 square foot house with utilities at 116600 in Cedar Rapids versus lower prices in Ames Clinton Fort Dodge and Mason City.
A gunman, James William Wilson, 19, opened fire at Oakland Elementary School in Greenwood South Carolina killing an 8 year old girl and injuring 10 others including a teacher. Wilson was arrested and charged with murder and held at the Greenwood Law Enforcement Center.
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