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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1995
Page
2
A Rickety mix of Iowa legislative hog raising woes and a hit at Oscars funding unfolds in The Gazette. The column lampoons hog odor debates and Hollywood NEA funding while noting a breezy spring day and forecasted wind chills.
House Speaker Newt Gingrich says Republicans will seek to overturn Clinton's don t ask don t tell policy through the defense authorization bill. He argues the military position that homosexuals do not belong in the armed forces is correct and expects a congressional push this year despite possible presidential veto.
Selena Quintanilla Perez was shot dead at a budget motel by Yolanda Saldivar, the founder of her fan club and former personal assistant. Saldivar is jailed on 100000 bond awaiting homicide charges after a standoff. memorials drew tens of thousands and 600 guests attended the burial in Corpus Christi.
Tejano singer Selena's death barely affects Cedar Rapids Iowa City area audiences but Muscatine shows strong impact. Norma Izaguirre of KWPC AM notes heavy Selena airplay and fan requests since Friday. Local survey finds limited Selena presence beyond Muscatine with few stores carrying her records.
William Aramony, former president of United Way of America, was found guilty on 25 counts including fraud conspiracy and money laundering for stealing about 600000 and spending it on young women. Co-defendants Merlo and Paulachak were also convicted of related counts.
The Gazette promotes sustainable printing using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It invites readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Sixth St. SW or via the nearest recycling location.
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