11 Apr 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1991
Page
1
The State Appeal Board visited Linn County for its first budget appeal hearing and found an error that could grant property owners a tax break. Details on page 1B.
Police report 60,000 promotional coins minted by pesticide firms resemble quarters but bear "Fusilade" and "Eradicane" beside George Washington. Some have circulated as currency in Oelwein Hazleton Pella and Des Moines. Passing such coins as real money is illegal.
Nintendo of America denied price fixing charges from federal and state officials but offered a $5 coupon to customers who bought systems between June 1, 1988, and December 1, 1990. Eligible owners receive the coupon automatically by returning the warranty card or by calling 1 800 255 3700 with the serial number.
A humorous quip notes that snubbing others early avoids claims of changing once fame arrives, playfully examining how attitude shifts accompany success and status.
Amana Refrigeration Inc announces plans to hire about 200 production workers due to improved refrigerator sales. Applications in person Friday and Monday 1 to 6 pm at the Middle Amana plant on County Road F-20, with parking starting at 1 pm each day.
Raytheon Company plant that produces refrig erators freezers Radarange microwaves ranges and cooktops plans to hire 200 new workers raising total employment to about 2,600. The site peaked at 3,000 in 1981 with declines to 1,500 in the early 1980s and a last layoff in 1985. many recalled in the late 1980s as appliance sales recovered.
KOCR-TV and owner Gerald Fitzgerald were fined more than $250,000 for copyright infringement and breach of licensing with Paramount Pictures. The judge found eight 1988 contracts violated and that the programmer aired Paramount shows after revocation notices. The ruling details payment provisions and the case’s potential impact on KOCR’s Cedar Rapids market status.
The United States said it has warned Iraq not to use ground or air forces that threaten fleeing Kurds or humanitarian work in northern Iraq. The note, delivered via the UN and Iraqi Embassy, aims to protect relief efforts and may lead to a Kurdish refugee sanctuary discussions led by President Bush with Major and Perez de Cuellar. The area covered runs above 36 degrees north, including Mosul and Dohok where many Kurds reside.
Judd Bantz 60, a Buchanan County Road Department worker, was grading a gravel road when a Chicago Central Pacific freight train struck his cab at a railroad crossing north east of Independence. The impact derailed engines and coal cars, damaged the fuel line, but Bantz remained conscious and helped rescue crews free him with Jaws of Life. His friend Jim Hayward recounted the tense moment as responders freed him from the wreckage.
A week into the WIBC National Bowling Tournament area hotels and eateries report weaker than expected business amid misperceptions that all rooms are booked. Officials estimate 12,500 Iowa bowlers and 600 new bowlers per day with 3,000 delegates during convention week, and urge patrons to call ahead for rooms.
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