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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1992
Page
1
Cedar Rapids eight story Dows Building undergoes renovation revealing long hidden architectural niches. Project began with carpet and paint but expanded to restore early glory. Details on page 1B.
State and federal Iowa judges hold a two hour public forum starting at 7 PM in Ballantyne Auditorium Kirkwood Community College. The panel will give a brief court overview followed by an audience Q and A session. Details on page 6B.
Senate votes 28 to 20 to reverse a House move dropping tax relief for dog and greyhound tracks. Action aims to send SF 2249 to conference to preserve simulcasting while weighing a 4 percent parimutuel tax cut for smaller tracks and Prairie Meadows exemptions. Governor Branstad opposes a state gambling bailout.
Deb McLaughlin of Iowa City and Trevor Anderson of Ames enjoy a sunny moment on a Pedestrian Mall bench as RiverFest ’92 jazz ensembles were canceled. The pair still spends time together amid the downtown crowd and benches.
Malcolm Wilkey, special counsel, told Congress the inquiry has unearthed evidence of a classic check-kiting scheme in the House Bank scandal. He urged release of microfilm records and said the case may involve multiple members, though specifics remain unclear.
Behind the scenes tension surrounds the International Network on Trade Inc. Internet a state subsidized body aiding Iowa small firms to enter the export market. Details follow on page 5D.
The Denver Broncos picked Ron Geater a defensive tackle from Marion Iowa in the seventh round making him the first Hawkeye chosen this year. Pittsburgh took tailback Mike Saunders in the tenth round Phoenix chose offensive tackle Rob Baxley in the eleventh and quarterback Matt Rodgers went to Buffalo in the twelfth. Details on page 1D.
A dated cartoon caption jokes about anger toward Japan by hinting at political leaders visiting and causing illness. The quip relies on wartime xenophobia and caricature without describing real events or people.
The Interurban Trail debate in Linn County is framed through contrasting views of Patty Lee of southeast Cedar Rapids, an ardent supporter, and F. Allen Long of Bertram, a sworn opponent. The Gazette presents neighbors’ perspectives on the contentious trail issue.
Regulators at the National Credit Union Administration paid bonuses totaling nearly 500000 to 39 senior employees last year with most receiving the maximum allowable. Critics including Rep. Henry Gonzalez and industry groups question the practice as the agency is funded entirely by the 12800 credit unions it oversees.
UCSD psychologist Nicholas Christenfeld analyzes the ubiquitous pauses such as um er and like and notes they signal a speaker’s attempt to choose words. He compares rates for public figures and suggests ums reflect weighing options rather than fuzzy thinking.
The Iowa Utilities Board approved a settlement cutting US West Communications rates by 41 million dollars and refunding about 27 million to 750000 Iowa customers. Residential refunds average around 16 dollars plus interest with monthly bills reduced by 1 to 2 dollars by late summer.
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