25 Apr 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1990
Page
1
Marion officials discuss plans for a second fire station as part of city safety expansion. Natalie Kleis transitions to a new role as fire safety education officer, focusing on community outreach and prevention.
Rep Dave Nagle proposes a new funding plan for the Avenue of the Saints project. The report notes implications for state infrastructure and regional development.
A light humor item notes that Hollywood is a jungle and in a real jungle lunch is you, delivering a wry twist on isolation in busy environments.
On the eve of taking power Violeta Chamorro faces a crisis over a tentative plan to keep Umberto Ortega as army head. The move draws strong U S opposition and could jeopardize over 300 million dollars in aid while risking Sandinista arms shipments to El Salvador and possible Contra discontent during demobilization talks.
Alma Crouse, a great grandmother from Masonville, was in an Amtrak restroom when the train derailed near Batavia. She was among 95 passengers injured, with a severely sprained shoulder and knee bruise, later treated and released.
President Bush delays penalties over Lithuania crackdown amid fears of Soviet retaliation. He prefers economic steps and avoids actions that could undermine Eastern Europe gains. Lithuanian leader Landsbergis calls U S inaction a Munich scale betrayal and urges a tougher stance.
Johnny Deases described in a Linn County courtroom how Edward Deases allegedly strangled Jennifer Ann Gardner with a belt and boasted about decapitation. Curtis Warren testified Edward claimed the head removal was “really gross” and that Gardner was killed, with Johnny granted immunity for testimony.
Cedar Rapids report details city council scrutiny of the Jaycees Uptown Friday Night after-work parties at the Ground Transportation Center. Transit Director Hoekstra cites last summer’s mess and drunken driving charges. Parks Commissioner Kramer warns of attitude issues. bar owners say events draw customers away. A compromise reduces parties from 14 to seven, with final approval pending next week.
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