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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1994
Page
1
A prostitution sting in Cedar Rapids led to multiple arrests. Among the charged is a former urban a teacher fired in 1985 for indecent contact with students. The brief lists those charged across the area.
The House voted to restrict public access to Iowa Department of Transportation records citing harassment as a motive. Details on page 2B.
Millions of crayons imported from China are contaminated with lead. The recall urges disposal or return of affected product. Page 2A lists related product details and consumer guidance.
Cedar River Paper Co. wins designation as a quality jobs enterprise zone making it eligible for incentives if it meets legislative requirements. Details on page 6A.
General Mills announces an 11 percent price cut on cereals as consumers seek lower costs rather than clipping coupons. Details appear on page 9C.
The article notes rising effort to align TV cable systems with new FCC rules to improve compatibility with high tech gadgets like universal remotes, picture in picture and VCRs. Also reported is an AP survey showing major league salaries up 6.1 percent to about 1.2 million dollars.
Twenty-one high school musicians from across Iowa were chosen for the All-State Jazz Ensemble to perform in May in Des Moines. Eastern Iowa students will be showcased in Thursday's Youth Plus program.
Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun has indicated he will announce his retirement to the White House, setting the stage for President Clinton’s second high court appointment. The White House has stepped up candidate discussions as Blackmun weighs timing to ensure a Senate confirmation before October.
Des Moines defense for Dick Forsyth began with a high tech show aimed at proving how loud the gunshots were that killed four of six Norwalk victims on June 14. The test used a .22 pistol fired into a turkey from one meter away with a pillow over the weapon and was recorded for Linn County jurors.
MCI Communications announces 350 new jobs in Cedar Rapids over six months raising total to above 2,000. Jobs pay 35 000 to 45 000 dollars with 200 direct hires and 150 contract roles. Space at Armstrong Centre, downtown, needed as other offices fill.
The Commerce Department's Index of Leading Indicators fell for the first time since July, easing inflation fears and prompting a stock rebound. The Dow rose 82.06 points while long term rates fell to 7.29 percent. In Eastern Iowa 32 stocks up, 3 down, 8 unchanged with gains for AEGON Deere Gillette International Paper Maytag Procter & Gamble Raytheon United Technologies Weyerhaeuser Heartland Express. The drop was blamed on weather and a drop in factory workweek and permits, reversing after March factory workweek reached a record high.
A week after Iowa raised betting limits, players at Mesquaki Bingo and Casino push higher stakes. Poker bets rise from 2 to 5 dollars toward 20 30 and 60 in later rounds while blackjack limits reach 50 per hand amid renewed wagering and excitement.
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