04 Aug 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1992
Page
1
Cedar Rapids new first family faces reduced privacy amid media attention. The Serbousek household adapts to ongoing changes as public interest remains high. Details on page 1B.
Gazette columnist Dave Rasdal examines reactions to solar powered calculators installed on shopping carts in a Belle Plaine grocery store. Details on page 1B.
A light joke notes that anyone who believes talk is inexpensive has never rung up a long distance phone bill. It humorously equates talk with costly calls and ends with a witty punchline.
Ted Wheeler, University of Iowa track coach and early black Olympic distance runner in the 1950s, shares his journey from high school dropout to athletics pioneer. Neighbors discuss his impact in the Wednesday Gazette feature.
Linn County Attorney Denver Dillard will convene a grand jury next week to determine if there is sufficient evidence to try suspect James W Hall or anyone else for the March strangulation of Cedar Rapids hairstylist Susan Hajek. The secret proceeding targets Hall and follows a court document and witness subpoena.
Vernon Hajek speaks of his daughter Susan's murder as he awaits Linn County Attorney Denver Dillard to press charges. He avoids vengeance but seeks justice, noting a conviction, while 20 weeks have passed since March 26 when police notified the family Suzie was killed.
In a Cedar Rapids Gazette feature, seven Metro High School students share views on race, claiming black and white youths often see each other as rivals. James Bozeman, 18, notes macho stances and name calling reflect deeper divide.
Gov. Terry Branstad said federal regulators will likely reverse course and approve ethanol blended fuels to cut auto emissions. He cited a positive meeting with Agriculture Secretary Yeutter and White House Staff Chief Skinner and predicted changes within months before the election. The potential policy shift could affect Archer Daniels Midland’s Cedar Rapids expansion, though officials declined comment.
Bush disavows a three page press release by Mary Matalin that insulted Bill Clinton and hinted at womanizing and marijuana use. The White House says the statement undermined standards and Bush accepts her apology while Matalin pledges to continue exposing hypocrisy. An NH paper calls for Bush to step aside as status quo.
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