05 Apr 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1991
Page
1
Column by Mike Hlas examines why sports stars with success and fame may turn to cocaine. It discusses pressures, access, and potential consequences in a candid overview of the issue.
Iowa Electric climbed from 18th place in summer 1989 to fifth in summer 1990 in a biannual survey of the nation's highest utility rates. The utility disputes the 1990 ranking as misleading according to IE. Details on page 1B.
The Iowa Senate approved a bill empowering users to end 900-number calls without charges. A consumer group identifies fraud in 900-service providers and warns of misleading practices. Details on page 7C.
Comedian Sam Kinison performed at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids. He maintained his trademark crude persona but delivered a less polished routine than usual, according to a review on page 3W.
A 1968 first issue of Iron Man was among 44 rare books stolen from Kanesville Kollectibles in Council Bluffs. Values cited range from 200 to 225 dollars each, with items dating to the 1950s and 60s. The theft also included a 1964 first issue of Daredevil and 17 Spider-Man issues.
A light humor item notes babies crying for milk as bottled emotions.
The University of Iowa will open a scaled down laser center along the Iowa River with one endowed professorship and four new faculty, leaving two floors potentially available for non laser programs. Laser researchers will occupy the first two floors of the four story building.
The 72nd annual Women's International Bowling Congress Championship kicked off at Cedar Rapids Bowling Center with a 700-person crowd. Gov. Terry Branstad attended as color guard mishap sparked lighthearted banter, while the Benton County Finance team drew laughs with teddy bears and red hats.
Penguins Comedy & Dance Club in Cedar Rapids and Dancers Road House in Hiawatha schedule all male revue acts through June as the Women's International Bowling Congress tournament brings 50 000 women to town. Club owners say extra female crowds will boost business with dancing from 4 PM to 2 AM six days a week.
ISU mathematics professor Abian defends his theory that altering the solar system could improve life. He says he is not a madman and criticizes reliance on past scientists while noting his moon splitting idea has drawn tabloid attention.
In Sacramento area an electronics store siege ended when a special weapons team stormed the Good Guys store after a seven hour stand off. Three gunmen and at least two hostages were killed. nine hostages were freed and others were injured or unharmed. The gunmen demanded bullet proof vests and spoke Thai.
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