03 Apr 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1992
Page
1
Norwest Bank Cedar Rapids adds 1 million to its low and moderate income mortgage loan program in Linn and Benton counties. The initiative began last year with a 3 million commitment and has performed well, bank officials say. Details on page 6C.
A peregrine falcon was seen Thursday in downtown Cedar Rapids marking the first confirmed sighting in the city this year. Details appear on page 1B.
Cedarapids Inc. prepares the world’s largest mobile rock crushing machine, over 300 tons, 110 feet long and over 30 feet high, to be shipped in 27 semi trailers to a buyer in Albany New York this month. Details on page 6C.
The Women’s International Bowling Congress National Tournament opened last night in Lansing Michigan after Cedar Rapids hosted it last year. Details appear on page 3B.
The Quaker Oats Co. Cedar Rapids plant will provide all oat flour and oat bran for a new oat based fat substitute called Oatrim. Details appear on page 6C.
A light political quip notes campaigns rest on the idea that voters won’t punish a candidate for passing blame. It wryly contrasts accountability with political maneuvering in modern elections.
Patricia Thrasher believes her Grinnell College history degree equips her to analyze aviation puzzles including Amelia Earhart's disappearance. The Iowa Today feature in Saturday's Gazette highlights her perspective and Grinnell connection.
John Gotti the Gambino boss was found guilty on 13 counts including racketeering and murder after hours of deliberation. He faces life in prison. Top lieutenant Frank Locascio also convicted. Gravano testified to 19 murders and described Gotti ordered several killings.
University of Iowa professor Ingo Titze and a robot named Pavarobotti will perform an operatic duet in Voices of People and Machines at Clapp Recital Hall. The free program blends lecture and recital featuring Nessun dorma and insights into voice production and perception.
Safety Commissioner J D Smith plans an ordinance requiring surveillance cameras in 24 hour convenience stores gas stations and hotels with a single overnight clerk. He cites 17 robberies in 15 months and credits a Park Town Amoco tape with solving linked cases, as Eric Stookey faces charges.
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad floated unpaid voluntary furloughs to fund court ordered pay raises. He said he might work one unpaid day per week himself to set an example and gave the plan a two week trial before considering mandatory furloughs if needed.
Human services workers in Cedar Rapids warn that state furloughs could hinder child abuse prevention and protective services. DHS officials indicate some investigators may be exempt, but frontline staff fear reduced staffing will blunt effectiveness and cut pay. Similar furloughs have occurred in several states.
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