15 Apr 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1992
Page
1
A Cedar Rapids man was shot multiple times in the 1500 block of Washington Avenue SE last night. He was hospitalized and his condition was not known at press time. A suspect was being sought. Details on 1B.
A public hearing convenes at 9 a.m. on Cedar Rapids facilities totaling 168 million dollars. Officials aim to fund projects over the next five years with details to follow on page.
Readers are advised to check IRS refund status via the free automated service at 1 800 829 4477. Have your tax return handy as federal returns must be postmarked by midnight today. Page 1B notes eastern Iowa late filers.
Norand Corp a Cedar Rapids computer maker has filed an initial registration with the SEC to offer 3 million shares to the public at 14 to 16 dollars per share. Details on page 8C.
A light item notes political campaigns appeal to our bitter nature highlighting public reaction to campaign rhetoric and controversy in a concise satirical line.
Iowa State and Coe College collaborate on research as work continues on the world’s largest scientific laboratory device. The project generates tension and excitement in the health and science section of Thursday’s Gazette.
Democratic leaders avert adjournment by proposing a brief recess to pressure Gov. Branstad on up to 122 million in state employee pay raises. They plan to finish most budget bills, then return if the governor offers a salary funding solution amid a 1993 budget shortfall. The dispute may reach the state Supreme Court.
Former Cedar Rapids police officer Dalaine Bartelme faces a sexual harassment suit against the city. Five women testifying for the defense described Bartelme as a loner and a commander's pet, while most said co-workers were not offended by alleged harassment items such as graffiti and nicknames. Bartelme left the force in January after about four and a half years. the trial opened last week and recessed today.
United Auto Workers and Caterpillar Inc agreed Tuesday to end the five month walkout while contract talks continue with federal mediators. The agreement halts replacement hiring for about 13 000 strikers and keeps open raises, job security, plant-closure moratoriums, and health care terms as negotiations proceed.
Robbery suspect Travis Kalmoni aged 19 was arrested around 1 p.m. after a tense standoff with about a dozen officers outside the Highway Inn on 16th Ave SW. He is charged with first degree robbery for the Days Inn holdup, while a 17-year-old accomplice is sought. Police obtained a search warrant for the room where a black handgun was believed kept. Kalmoni had threatened police would not take him alive.
The U N Security Council rejected a last minute appeal and imposed broad sanctions against Libya for not turning over suspects in the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing. Flights and arms sales to Libya are barred at 11 01 p m CDT, with states to enforce restrictions and cooperate with the investigation including related incidents.
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