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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1994
Page
1
Cedar Rapids police investigated a single vehicle crash on 12th Street SW near the 2800 block around 9 30 p m. A man on a motorcycle struck a utility pole and died at the scene. No identity details were released.
Ex Cedar Falls prep Trev Alberts an All American linebacker from Nebraska and former Cedar Falls and NU high schools was drafted in the first round by the Indianapolis Colts. The Cincinnati Bengals picked Ohio State’s Dan Wilkinson as the first overall choice. Details on page 1D.
A local group has repaired and restored several pioneer cemeteries in Clayton County Iowa to honor early settlers. The project aims to preserve historical graves and mark ongoing efforts. Details appear on page 1B.
Steve Horowitz, the son of Nazi death camp survivors, reflects on how his parents’ experiences under the regime deeply influenced his own outlook and choices. Details are on page 1B.
Paul Nelson former chief probation officer died from injuries after a car struck him while riding his bicycle Saturday. Full details appear on page 2B.
Food trends in the Gazette report a shift from fried cod and perch to halibut and marlin, with more residents choosing steamed or grilled preparation. The change reflects growing sophistication in local dining preferences.
A car bomb exploded in downtown Johannesburg injuring about 100 and killing at least nine, damaging the ANC headquarters, as South Africa braces for the first all race election. A second bomb was found nearby. Mandela urged calm amid calls for unity.
Crolyn Morgan and her husband Charlie live at 1101 19th St SE with their children Candace CJ Levi Mallerie. The family, described as working poor, chose the older two story home to stay near the SE Wellington Heights area while juggling full time jobs and schooling. They have no public assistance and are buying their home despite living in a severely distressed neighborhood.
The southeast side area known as Tract 27 in Cedar Rapids has been labeled severely distressed. A comparison with Linn County shows worse indicators across key metrics, highlighting elevated poverty and need for redevelopment efforts.
A national study by the Annie E Casey Foundation names Linn County as having severely distressed pockets amid general prosperity. The 1994 Kids Count Data Book reports 4 million American children in such neighborhoods with high poverty, single parent families, and low high school completion rates.
In Santa Barbara a 17 year old Peter Eastman Jr. becomes Trout Fishing in America after a judge signs the name change. Trout chose the name to honor Richard Brautigan and place on his diploma as a sign of independence. Carpinteria High School balked, leading to court and a $182 filing fee paid by his father.
Bosnian Serbs withdraw from Gorazde under NATO air strike threat ending a three week assault. U.N. reports say quieting area while aid convoys resume and 80+ wounded evacuated to Sarajevo hospitals. Civilian casualties and damage noted. belated relief convoy reaches Gorazde.
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