08 Dec 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1990
Page
1
Heavy snowfall kept auto body shops busy in Eastern Iowa with steady workflow Tuesday and Wednesday. shop owners described a zoo like scene as cars piled up in need of repairs. Details on page 1B.
Iowa's growing budget gap likely prompts small tax and fee increases. Legislators debate balancing the unbalanced budget with minor levies. Details on page 4B.
Marty and Annette Kress of Quasqueton join four other small-town retailers in a lawsuit accusing Casey’s of selling gas below cost. The case details appear on page 6C.
Palmer High School graduates Troy Skinner and Brian Pearson, longtime friends off the court, meet as starting guards for Iowa and Iowa State tonight in a cross state clash. Page 10 has game details.
A Dubuque woman, Jane Jewell-Vitale, wins in Parade magazine and Eastman Kodak Co's Best Friends photography contest for a Florida vacation shot of her daughter Riva Jewell-Vitale and her grandfather Angelo Vitale. The entry, from Rockford Illinois, earned a $100 prize and a commemorative Tshirt. Parade reported a record 202,500 entries.
A brief witty line quips that a street sweeper’s thoughts dwell in the gutter, playing on the pun of occupation and mindset. The joke delivers a quick chuckle without naming anyone or places.
Rockwell International said it will trim 400 salaried defense unit employees by December 21 if voluntary resignations fail. Involuntary layoffs would follow in January, affecting about 10 percent of 2,700 salaried workers at the Collins Avionics and Communications plants in Cedar Rapids, Coralville and Anamosa.
The Labor Department reports November unemployment at 5.9 percent, the highest in three years, with payroll losses of 267000 that month and 180000 in October. Since June the rate rose from 5.2 percent as nearly 1 million Americans joined the jobless ranks. The downturn affects nearly all industries.
Iraqi lawmakers ratified Saddam Hussein's decision to free all foreigners including about 900 Americans. Hostages hugged, raised beer mugs, and praised the absence of bargaining. Exiting foreigners will leave via Iraqi Air flights to Amman starting today while the U.S. plans to withdraw diplomats from Kuwait once evacuees are freed.
GAO proposes a new formula based on poverty and state ability to pay, reducing Iowa's federal Medicaid funds by 126.1 million dollars. Iowa officials warn of a devastating impact and vow to lobby against shifts, while the GAO argues per capita income misaligns with true needs.
In Des Moines the State Capitol rotunda tree plan sparked friction as officials considered multiple offers. Department of General Services Director Jack Walters hesitated on a donated tree while Senate leader Hutchins said a grower association offered one, leading to a publicized clash over the display choice.
Linn experts doubt teenagers will adopt Norplant to prevent pregnancies. The six matchstick sized capsules are implanted in the upper arm for up to five years, offering convenient protection and eliminating daily pill regimens. Experts caution the adoption may be limited despite the option's appeal.
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