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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1995
Page
1
The Lady Luck of Bettendorf, a 300 by 100 by 60 foot three deck riverboat casino, blocked by the Norfork and Southern bridge near Hannibal, requires the river to fall 4 to 5 feet to pass. A grand opening was planned for April 21.
United Nations Security Council approves a plan for Iraq to sell up to 2 billion dollars of oil over 180 days under international supervision to buy food medicine and supplies for civilians under sanctions. Iraq hopes sanctions will be lifted but evidence of germ warfare work clouds progress.
President Clinton, who opposed the Vietnam War as a college student, says he feels vindicated by Robert McNamara's claim that the war was a terrible mistake. He recalled antiwar days and access to inside documents, noting the book supports opposition to the war.
The article notes a rush before April 15 with heavy post office hours in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, a May 1 state tax deadline, and a Monday federal deadline two days later. IRS help lines run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, with the number 1 800 829 1040 for assistance.
In Cedar Rapids, St. Pauls United Methodist Church seeks to replace two vintage houses at 1413 and 1415 Second Ave SE with a parking lot to serve its 3500 members and programs. The Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association objects, fearing loss of residential character and aesthetics, and worries about a precedent for other churches.
American Legion Post 727 in Cedar Rapids hosts a 1:30 p.m. Easter egg hunt at Noelridge Park drawing about 2000 children ages 3 to 10. Eggs are plastic with color coded prizes, volunteers help fund and run the event, and participation will proceed rain or shine.
Police in several Iowa towns face uncertain options to enforce a new rule that impounds vehicles of repeat drunken drivers. Details on page 1B. Phone companies hope new toll free area code numbers gain popularity like 800 numbers. Details on page 5C. Grant Wood's American Gothic will visit Iowa. Details on page 5A.
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