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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1998
Page
1
Ted Hess may be the only defense witness in the aggravated misdemeanor case for the shooting death of his friend Thomas Heatel. Hess's lawyer indicated he will be the sole witness for the defense in the trial.
The Hawkeye basketball squad earned a decisive road win as Drake women's team halted the Hawks four game winning streak. The detailed results appear in Sports 1C.
The article quotes Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa remarking on President Clinton for elevating the issue. It notes a seven hour power outage that halted cable cars diverted airplanes and trapped people in elevators with further details and photos on the back page.
Accent section 13A notes ideas for pets such as preventive care, home crafted Santa suits and toys. The piece encourages thoughtful, practical gifts and DIY projects for animal companions.
The Gazette highlights the season when many new watches arrive. Accent page features fresh selections and buying ideas for readers evaluating timepieces this quarter.
President Clinton's aides argued before the House Judiciary Committee that his conduct was sinful but not impeachable. Moderates signaled openness to censure as an alternative while Republicans pressed for facts and potential perjury questions amid a drawn out 11 hour session.
In Jones County trial, defense contends Craig Chase died in an accident when a .410 shotgun discharged from his bed on a bus, while prosecutors present expert testimony and a pathologist slated to testify death was not self inflicted.
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that police cannot search a driver or his car after issuing a speeding ticket without suspicion. In the Monroe case Patrick Knowles was searched following a routine traffic stop, leading to his marijuana conviction. Chief Justice Rehnquist said traffic citations do not justify full field searches, though pat-downs may occur if armed risk exists. The decision marks a notable tightening of Fourth Amendment privacy protections.
Cedar Rapids based Rockwell Collins president George Cosgrove will retire December 31 after 42 years with the company. He began in 1956 with Collins Radio, rose through management, and became president of the Avionics and Communications Division in 1990 and Rockwell Collins president in 1996. Clay Jones will succeed him January 1 and also assume a senior vice president role with the parent Rockwell International. Cosgrove says the timing is right, health is good, and the firm is positioned for growth.
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