09 Apr 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1993
Page
1
In Cedar Rapids police testimony an officer says no evidence was found at Susan Hajek's home linking James Hall to her murder. Details appear on page 1B.
Country star Reba McEntire lit up a sold out Five Seasons Center last night in a rainbow sequined performance with swirling lights. The diva, hailed as the reigning country queen, energized fans with her signature style and high energy set.
Jack Nicklaus at age 53 shoots a five under par 67 to join the first round lead at the Masters in his 35th start. Details on page 10.
Wild turkey reproduction dropped last year leading to more older gobblers in the woods as spring hunting season opens Monday. Details on page 5C.
Steven Spielberg explores war's impact on youth in a TV Vision feature. Monday on ABC TV, Class of '61' tracks three West Point graduates as they diverge for opposite Civil War sides. The piece appears in Saturday's Gazette.
Iowa lawmakers trimmed a bill to stiffen penalties for abortion protestors while expanding sanctions for repeat trespassers. The Judiciary Committee kept the issue alive for this year’s session, deleting special penalties tied to family planning clinics. The measure now treats all trespass offenses as simple misdemeanors with up to 30 days in jail or a $100 fine, with restraining orders on second violations and 30-day contempt citations for further offenses.
The DeBoers retain custody of 2 year old Jessica during appeals as Michigan Supreme Court weighs review. The Court of Appeals had sided with Jessica’s biological father Dan Schmidt, prompting emergency handling. Cedar Rapids rally Saturday aims to defend keeping Jessica with the DeBoers, with up to 1000 expected at Greene Square Park.
St Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids will reduce its full time equivalent staff by 75 amid a 4 to 5 percent drop in admissions. Remaining staff will average 32 hours weekly under a cost saving plan. If attrition and early retirement fail, layoffs may follow as Mercy Medical Center reports similar admission declines.
University of Iowa sophomore Chris Ransom helped direct Cedar Rapids flood response alongside City Engineer Dick Ransom Streets Director Bill Lockhart and Streets Commissioner Wayne Murdock. They coordinated sandbagging efforts to keep areas like Time Check dry and avoided the Cedar River cresting at 21 feet by swift decisions and hard work.
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