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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1992
Page
1
A Cedar Rapids man was struck and killed Monday on the southeast side by a train. Police and rail investigators are reviewing the incident as a fatal train collision. Details were to be reported on Page 1B.
Phar-Mor Inc. seeks Chapter 11 protection after accusing former officers of embezzling about $350 million. An auditing firm faulted for not uncovering the fraud is cited. Details on page 5D.
Cedar Rapids Blue Legion clinched its first state championship since 1984. The American Legion baseball squad opens the regional tournament Wednesday versus North Dakota. Details on page 1D.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hindered by a delivery driver strike since May 17, will hold auditions today for a town crier to shout news from a street corner. Applicants should have a loud voice, humor, and be willing to wear colonial attire including a powdered wig and tricorn hat.
A quip about harmony preachers reveals tension as leaders demand sing lead, highlighting internal conflicts and competing voices within the group.
Jan Nash left a corporate law career to become an architectural historian and preservation consultant in Iowa City. She views buildings as books with stories, offering neighbors a glimpse into the past through cared for structures.
The Marion Independent School Board voted 6 to 1 to share a half time administrator with Cedar Rapids Community Schools for two years at about 40 thousand dollars annually. The plan includes 15 percent of the district superintendent time and additional staff expertise, with Linn-Mar’s competing offer rejected.
Ronald Reagan spearheaded a GOP opening day attack on Democrats at the Republican National Convention. Speakers praised Bush, mocked Clinton, and pledged a bold platform including an abortion ban. Inside, Quayle and Buchanan campaigned on Bush's behalf as protesters clashed outside, with six arrests after a street demonstration and effigy burning.
Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole told Iowa Republicans the Midwest could decide the fall race for President Bush. He said the region may be the make or break area and emphasized farm issues while Clinton notes his Arkansas governorship on farming. Dole noted Bush’s difficulty in big states and urged building support in smaller states.
Ver non Warner, a lawyer and psychiatrist, told the Iowa EPC that toxic inert components in pesticides may be entering the environment under trade secrecy protection. Industry officials denied the claims, noting active ingredients are disclosed while inert ingredients remain confidential. The report cites examples like benzene and mercury as alleged inert ingredients.
Clint Richmond of Elvira drives to work with his pet python Eve attached to the car’s steering column. Eve later wraps around the column under the hood while the friends picnic. Authorities suggested pushing the snake out or leaving the heater on. Richmond plans to use a heat lamp. The 5 foot python is calm but clung tight.
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