16 Apr 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1990
Page
1
Page 7B reports a change in city garbage pickup routes effective today in Cedar Rapids. Residents should note revised collection boundaries and pickup days for their district.
Two Gazette photographers win awards in the Iowa Press Photographers Association contest on page 2A. The paper reports a Syracuse zoo breeding rare Asian elephants in captivity on page 2A. Ibuprofen may threaten people with mild kidney ailments on page 2A. Accent advises courteous business manners on page 8A.
Hias column highlights spring football optimism in Iowa City. The piece notes renewed energy around the team and fans as the season approaches.
A satirical quip notes the phrase these are the times that try men's souls and mocks government ambition to tax souls as well, playfully highlighting fiscal overreach.
The Tax Foundation warns 1990 will push Tax Freedom Day to May 5 if tax increases outrun income growth. IRS lines stay open for late returns and curbside postal filing aids in cities with 30 000 population. About 23 million returns expected this week and 6 million extensions filed with Form 4868 plus payment.
In Iowa City a wet Easter scene at Noelridge Park featured a free pansy gift for the first 1,200 children and a parallel fish exhibit by the Eastern Iowa Aquarium Association. Separately in Moscow, Lithuanian leaders ignored a 48 hour Kremlin deadline to rescind independence laws as Gorbachev warned of an economic blockade, amid talks with Estonia and potential ambassador exchanges.
In Cedar Rapids a recovering addict in a ASAC program contemplates relapse seven weeks into treatment. The piece traces her abuse history and the difficulty of maintaining sobriety while separated from family. Her lack of confidence and rule violations signal a high relapse risk as she faces daily memories and temptations.
Coralville mayor Michael Kattchee, born in Kaunas 58 years ago, recalls childhood memories in Lithuania as it seeks independence after the Soviet invasion 50 years earlier. He notes both sides hope for a bloodless path to freedom and reflects on his family's escape in 1940.
A man fired at three people and barricaded himself inside a southwest Cedar Rapids home at 843 17th St SW. Police surrounded the house with about 10 officers, evacuating nearby homes and using a bullhorn while considering entering only as a last resort.
Garbo dies at age 84 ending a career that made her an international sensation. Film fans recall her era and her breakthrough line from Anna Christie as tributes begin across the industry.
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