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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1993
Page
1
A Cedar Rapids man died when his car struck a tree in the early hours Friday. A friend riding with him survived but could not recall the crash. Details on page 2B.
More than 110 University of Iowa summer graduates staged an informal ceremony at the Paramount Theatre after the official event was canceled. Details on page 3B.
Review notes a remarkable performance of Antonin Dvorak’s The Jacobin by the University of Iowa company, delivered effectively even without an orchestra. Page 4B coverage lauds singable arias and strong acting.
Promise Keepers, a Christian men’s group led by Colorado University coach Bill McCartney, gathered in Boulder, Colorado, last week with about 50,000 attendees. Details on page 6A.
A light column playfully suggests there are multiple methods to handle a problem, joking that people may not want to know the details. The tone is casual and humorous, aiming for a quick smile rather than a serious revelation.
Tomorrow’s Gazette reports critics say Iowa has fewer than one percent minority attorneys, impacting the state’s legal system. The piece notes calls for more Black lawyers and outlines suggested paths to increase representation across the profession.
President Clinton wins enactment of his deficit reduction plan after a 51 50 Senate vote with Vice President Gore casting the tiebreaker and Sen Bob Kerrey delivering the decisive support. The bill, worth about 496 billion in five years, includes tax hikes and spending restraints and faces House approval and political backlash.
Iowa public universities will distribute 1992 campus crime statistics to students later this month. Officials say reports alert students to protect themselves and property, not reduce crimes, with jurisdiction over nine crime categories and notes on trends including ISU burglaries down and Iowa burglary up.
The Senate passed a 5.7 billion disaster relief bill sending it to the president after House approval. It directs over 2 billion in direct aid to farmers and boosts SBA loan limits to 1.5 million while expanding crop loss thresholds. The measures include Harkin amendments and the package awaits President Clinton's signature.
Ben Veldey 20 of Marshalltown was found safe in a Motel 6 parking lot in Madison Wisconsin after vanishing en route to Ames to buy a mountain bike. He spoke with his parents by phone and his car was spotted by a resident who saw the fliers. Marshalltown police alerted Madison authorities who located him and notified his parents.
Tom and Roseanne Arnold acquire Mother Wit Publications Inc., publisher of five weekly newspapers in southeast Iowa, including the Batavia Beacon Eldon Forum Fremont Gazette Eddyville Tribune Hedrick Journal and New Sharon Star. Roseanne to write Dear Rosey. Tom to pen a column. staff to stay with plans for future hires.
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