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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1990
Page
1
Fans in Platteville scout preferred bear hunting teams and methods as crews prepare for the season. Local observers compare gear, tracking plans, and potential outcomes amid growing enthusiasm for the hunt across the town.
Christopher Ebert, former Marion police chief whose tenure ended in 1986 after a feud with plainclothes detectives, is under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct at the Beloit Police Department in Wisconsin. Details on page 2A.
Iowa experts on the assassination of John F. Kennedy reject a conspiracy theory calling it an outrageous and cruel hoax. The article notes the experts dismiss the theory and directs readers to page 5A for details.
A state program to recycle plastic farm pesticide containers has been successful enough to be offered next year, an official of the Iowa Fertilizer and Chemical Association said Wednesday. The containers are made into granules, which are sold for use in making new containers.
Investors sought bargains as the stock market recovered on Wednesday with notable gains in stocks tied to Eastern Iowa. Details on page 6C.
The article notes a 20 cent rise in Iowa gasoline prices since the previous Saturday, raising costs for daily 4.1 million gallons in August. Nordstrom Oil and Waterloo Service Co. executives blame wholesale costs and pipeline supply limits, while noting quick turnover and daily price checks drive retailer adjustments.
War in the Middle East raises the threat of poison gas as U S and Iraqi forces maneuver in Saudi Arabia. Analysts note past use in Iran Iraq war and the risk of U S counterstrikes while President Bush vows to defend Saudi Arabia and restore Kuwait’s government.
Cedar Rapids officials say hard feelings over not receiving a promotion fueled a discrimination complaint by a bus department employee. The case centers on whether three city officials retaliated against Denny Grosclaude when announcing the August 1988 restructuring plan.
A light humor item notes that for some lovers romance is a grand feast while others compare affection to a stay at the House of Oat, a playful contrast in dating metaphors.
Eight of sixteen nuke plant operators at the Palo facility failed a simulator based relicensing exam. Lack of familiarity with the new control room simulator, NRC inspection, and new testing procedures were cited. All passed the initial exam, with eight ordered to undergo training and the plant's training program disqualified.
Des Moines officials will replace the crumbling ceramic tiles on the State Historical Building with 18 by 18 inch decorative concrete blocks secured by a rubber membrane. The switch aims for weather durability and slip resistance while reducing maintenance costs. the $400,000 tile project is under warranty but replacement may cost about $150,000 with cost responsibility unresolved.
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