01 Apr 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1991
Page
1
Art professor Robert Naujoks says editorial cartoons shape the public image of political issues and figures such as abortion and the Challenger disaster. He cites Garry Trudeau of Doonesbury as likely influencing readers’ mental pictures.
Duke meets Kansas Jayhawks in a high stakes NCAA showdown with the Blue Devils seeking redemption after last year. The game decides the national title contention and potential crown for Duke tonight.
Nebraska educator E A Kral started the Nebraska Scientific Claims Investigation hotline at UNL three years ago to calmly assess reports of ghosts and UFOs. He says the service seeks truth and operates professionally, not to push beliefs. Call 402 559 5035.
The Gazette emphasizes environmental responsibility by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers via City Carton on Sixth Street SW and Econo Foods on 51st Street NE, supporting sustainable practices.
A lighthearted quip notes that failure to solve the energy crisis could imply a dominant control by the sheik over global resources, delivering a playful, world weary climate joke.
Dubuque Casino Belle on a 10 day 1625 mile down river trip toward its christening when a tow pushed a barge into its path Saturday afternoon. Captain Randy Kirschbaum shut engines, steadied the 387 foot vessel, and avoided a collision with assistance from tugboat pilots.
Iowa tourism officials anticipate casino riverboats attracting millions of visitors as games like blackjack roulette craps Big Six and slots unfold aboard the Belle. Captain Dave Rainbolt notes the vessel faces stubborn northwest winds and swift current while steering a four story casino boat with 3000 passenger capacity and a grand lobby.
Iowa director Patton explains the plan to cap losses at $200 per gambling excursion with $200 coupons issued to each patron at boarding. Enforceable limits rely on a no transfer promise and mandatory exchange of coupons for cash as needed.
Cedar Rapids traffic officers prepare for the International Bowling Congress event drawing about 50 000 bowlers and 75 000 visitors over three months. Capt Ron Hansen says police may provide traffic control during convention week April 18 24 with up to 2 000 extra vehicles daily and off duty officers available for hire.
Washington reports describe a one sided Gulf War ground phase in Kuwait and Iraq where Iraqi forces fled toward the Euphrates while American planes dropped bombs and ground troops pressed the pursuit. Pilots describe the fighting as a turkey shoot and analysts weigh the cost of exploiting a retreating enemy.
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