04 Apr 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1992
Page
1
Patricia Thrasher and Richard Gilles, a husband wife team, formed an aviation group that asserts it has solved the Amelia Earhart disappearance mystery. Thrasher, Grinnell College graduate 1977, is noted in this briefing with details on page 1B.
The seniority panel elevates Iowa Representative Jim Leach to the No 1 Republican spot on the House Banking Committee as the current chair vacates the post later this year. Details appear on page 8B.
In a pre game interview Indiana coach Bob Knight avoided discussing the upcoming Duke game. Mike Hlas writes the column noting Knight focused on other topics during the press conference.
A United Way of America investigation finds the former president did not document the purpose of expenses including a million dollars in travel costs. Details are on page 3A.
The Postal Service opens a vote this Monday to choose between two Elvis Presley designs for a 2024 stamp. Ballots with both “Don’t Be Cruel” and “It’s Now or Never” images will be available at post offices and in People magazine on April 13. Mailing requires a 19 cent stamp and results come this summer.
A lighthearted note in a grocery store reads Express lane two hundred dollars or less. It plays on the idea of an express lane with a cheeky price cap. The joke frames a mundane shopping scene with humorous surplus value.
Wildlife officers report a rising poaching problem in eastern Iowa as they intensify patrols against hunters killing deer for antlers and meat. The Sun's Gazette notes more incidents and ongoing enforcement efforts.
Jo Fischer joked in her office about winning 10 million dollars from Publishers Clearing House. A small-town grapevine spread the tale for about 48 hours, reaching students and parents before she learned the rumor had grown. Fischer later reflected on the embarrassment.
GAO warns the Farmers Home Administration faces up to 14 billion in direct loan losses as delinquent or restructured accounts dominate the portfolio. Officials relaxed lending standards, with debt forgiveness and loan restructurings failing to reduce risk or enable borrowers to graduate to commercial credit.
In southeast Cedar Rapids, police pressure landlords to cooperate as crack house investigations raise seizure worries. Tenants and associates have been jailed or released on bond, with some fleeing to Chicago. Landlords cite Iowa law shielding tenant rights, complicating evictions while detectives push for action.
Sam Simon launches Forms on Demand Inc to instantly fax federal tax forms 24/7. A Detroit Free Press service offers a similar option. Call 1 800 IRS-4502 to order from 59 forms after credit card payment, with each form costing 5 dollars. A Detroit list is available free by calling 1 800 554 6636.
Eric Ballas, 24, of North Liberty, received the top statewide GED score this year as more than 4,000 Iowa residents took the test. Ballas last attended classes in 1985 at the Community Education Center in Iowa City after dropping out in 11th grade at West High School.
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