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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1996
Page
1
Republicans forge a backroom deal to keep the anti abortion plank intact while letting moderates register dissent in an appendix. The plan would publish defeated amendments in a platform appendix and avoid a floor fight during the convention.
The City Council voted unanimously to terminate Parks and Recreation Director Ron Dumke and Support Services Director Terry Steinbach effective immediately after hearing appeals and public comments. Human Resources Director Hurley Bassett also faces termination, with appeals not yet started. Supervisors Evan Hughes and Nancy Evans cited efficiency gains and not personal performance in the firings.
The Gazette will be in Kenwood today for a neighborhood visit at Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church 327 35th St NE from 4 30 to 7 30 p m. The piece notes Kenwood’s tranquil northeast Cedar Rapids setting with residents and local neighbors such as Bob Kucera and Jim Whitman shown near a truck owned by Kucera’s grandson.
Two Cedar Rapids vending firms push Anthony dollars back into use as machines swap coins for snacks. The trend follows the Postal Service and transit agencies adopting the dollar coin, with Mint stocks dwindling and a lobbying coalition pressing for a $1 coin to replace the bill. Congress unlikely to act this year.
Linn County attorney ruled Trooper Michael McVey acted properly when Bret Weaver 27 was shot in the leg during a July 12 encounter on I-380. Weaver later killed himself with a stolen .45 pistol after Weaver knocked the trooper to the ground and fled amid a report of erratic driving.
Notre Dame reserve Jeff Kramer says he will visit Illinois seeking more playing time behind a first team All American. He calls his decision selfish but wants a chance to contribute.
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