28 Sep 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1989
Page
1
The University of Iowa is ending its tradition of one large commencement ceremony as reported on page 2A. A 1942 movie addresses the question of flag burning in Deupree's column on page 2A.
U of I emeritus professor James Van Allen earns a major prize for pioneering space research. Separately, Aggrecon Inc agrees to halt hauling fly ash to a quarry after Cedar Rapids officials threaten an injunction.
Chicago Cubs fans revel in a mock torment of non fans the day after a win. Dukes column on page 1C. Mike Schulte a former Cedar Rapids Aegis football standout drives UNI’s offense this season. Page 1C.
A playful sign reads Accessories after the fact in a maternity shop window. The lighthearted quip riffs on post event purchases and pregnancy milestones.
Colds are rising through March with experts unsure of a cure. Dr. Jack Gwaltney Jr of the University of Virginia explains two main transmission theories and notes the virus sticks to nasal and eye cells, not mouth cells, making kissing unlikely to spread a cold.
Iowa's 1988 murder rate was the nation’s lowest at 1.7 per 100000, with 47 murders down from 59 in 1987. Thirteen occurred in Des Moines while 43 offenders are identified, most aged 16 to 35. Domestic disputes fueled 21 percent of cases and child abuse related homicides rose.
President Bush and governors convene at the University of Virginia to set national education performance goals. Iowa Governor Branstad chairs NGA as Bush aims for a consensus and a January or February announcement with a State of the Union push.
President Bush said there is a good likelihood a treaty to cut strategic nuclear weapons by 50 percent could be ready for signing by the next summit with Mikhail Gorbachev. He warned against halt to all tests and noted increased security for his family while dismissing threats against his children.
Iowa officials move to approve a redesigned state marketing logo for Iowa made products. The map design remains but the slogan changes to Pride in Quality to avoid potential liability and clarify the program is marketing only.
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