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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1991
Page
1
A propane tank suspected of causing a Waubeek house explosion this week was reconnected after officials had disconnected it, according to a Great Plains Gas Co. attorney. further details appear on page 1B.
A Cedar Rapids neurosurgeon says the new Mercy Center facility will help recruit physicians once it opens in 1992. The Iowa Medical Clinic plans to practice in the building, with details on page 3B.
West Union firm Pharmaceutical Innovators Ltd. began hiring married couples after many service workers quit due to extensive travel and time away from families. The Company Doctor discusses workforce strategies and family balance.
A Cedar Rapids pastor and author wrote a book that drew country singer Ricky Skaggs to Cedar Rapids for a free concert on Wednesday. Details on page 2W.
Three of 11 people indicted in a nationwide conspiracy to defraud the government by promoting fraudulent trusts are jailed after a Linn County court appearance. Mary M. Wilson and Joseph E. Scheckel, both named conspirators, and Edward T. Skinner await a hearing on Aug. 22.
The U N Security Council approved a 1.6 billion dollar oil export plan for Iraq to finance food medicine and emergency aid with strict U N oversight. The vote 13 to 1 Cuba opposed Yemen abstained.
Thousands line downtown Des Moines as Iowa veterans march in the Iowa Salute to Our Veterans parade. Organizers estimate 40 000 to 50 000 attendees with 100 000 raised for the daylong event. A memorial service honored fallen Iowa veterans and Governor Branstad awarded flags to Desert Storm families amid mixed antiwar protests.
Des Moines AP reports People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals plans a peaceful protest outside the Iowa State Fair. Spokeswoman Siriol Evans said the demonstration at the fair’s main entrance would be held tonight amid the event’s large livestock display.
Recession felt elsewhere but the dynamite plant reports strong business as operations expand and production lines run at full capacity. Workers note rising demand from mining and construction sectors, boosting minutes and morale.
The International Trade Commission rules 3-1 that Japanese sale of advanced laptop screens below market value harms U.S. manufacturers. Seven small U.S. firms may gain while major firms like IBM Apple and Compaq face higher imports costs. Anne Brunsdale opposed the duties. IBM criticized the ruling.
A Linn County jury found St. Luke's Hospital emergency physician Dr Stephen Stewart not liable for the death of Westley Starr Jr, in October 1989. The defense said Stewart was careful and competent while Riley voiced concerns over record changes and antihistamine overuse. Stewart called the verdict relief and hoped for tort system reforms. Riley said the Starrs will not appeal.
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