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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1993
Page
1
Reform Jewish and mainline Protestant leaders back allowing openly homosexual personnel in the armed forces. In contrast Southern Baptists Roman Catholics and evangelical groups push to keep the current ban. Details on page 11A.
U.S. Attorney Charles Larson submitted his resignation Friday at the request of Attorney General Janet Reno. He will join a Cedar Rapids law firm as part of a career move. Details appear on page 5B.
A committee formed to support Jan and Roberta DeBoer of Ann Arbor Michigan as they seek to keep the girl they raised since infancy. The rally is planned for Sunday in Des Moines with further details on page 8B.
Donald Schumacher, principal owner of Spurgeons department stores, becomes owner, chairman and chief executive of the Seiferts women's apparel chain in a management shake-up. Details on page 60.
A satirical line laments the ship of state carrying pork bar rels as the dominant cargo, reflecting persistent concerns about government spending.
A coalition of business and sports groups seeks a three week expansion of daylight saving time as the practice nears 75 years, amid ongoing controversy.
Cedar Rapids officials downgraded crest forecasts after Waterloo reached 20.5 feet, with Cedar Rapids peak now expected around 18.5 feet. City engineers noted no flood surpassing 17 feet feels safe, as river improvements since 1961 have not faced deeper waters.
Gazette notes Iowa Hawkeyes women face Ohio State in a 2 p.m. semifinal as local bars report packed crowds. Operators like Tom Pape of The Sports Column and Faye Swift of Slugger's say women fans echo male enthusiasm, amid memories of past Hawkeyes legends.
The recap covers Cedar Rapids flood coverage with tips for flood photography and the latest river level readings. It notes a house evacuation delay as firefighters could not save the home, mentions Edgewood Road NW possibly staying open if river levels stay under 18 feet, and signals that further photos and building efforts continue as officials evaluate closures.
Emergency managers shift to cleanup and damage assessment as floodwaters recede in northern Eastern Iowa. Crests on the Iowa and Cedar rivers are expected to be lower than forecast, with potential major damage limited to unprotected floodplain homes and secondary roads. Red Cross volunteers stand ready in Cedar Rapids for shelter and feeding operations.
The Iowa Senate approved a bill 48 to 0 to standardize permit issuance and bar access for offenders with multiple drug or alcohol offenses, mental health history, or recent nonresidency. It allows revocation of a permit after multiple alcohol or drug offenses while armed.
President Clinton calls Boris Yeltsin to outline a 1 billion plus U S aid package to accompany their Canada summit. Both leaders travel to Vancouver for talks while Strobe Talbott is confirmed ambassador at large to Russia and former Soviet states.
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