10 Dec 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1992
Page
1
Supporters of City Veter in Chief Russell Anthony confronted detractors pressing his dismissal. The confrontation intensified with a volatile display as closure plans emerged and readers were directed to page 1B for details.
A South Dakota widow sues claiming her husband died of a heart attack after a near win in Lotto America. She asserts a lottery worker mis punched a number, causing the couple to believe they had won a $12 million jackpot. Details on page 2B.
In an interstate custody battle the ex wife of a Des Moines man accuses him of having sexual contact with their 5 year old daughter. Details on page 5B.
The 1993 Plymouth Colt is a rare quiet roomy economy car that feels quick on its feet. Motoring on page 4C.
Archer-Daniels-Midland plant in Oelwein formerly shut in 1990 will reopen in 1993 as High Tech Milling Co. The new firm aims to hire 20 employees in the coming weeks. Details on page 60.
Chicago Cub stars Andre Dawson and Greg Maddux signed contracts with new teams on Wednesday. Details on page 1C.
A humorous line suggests the best way to teach children money value is to charge purchases to their credit cards as a teaching tactic. The quip plays on the idea of financial consequences to illustrate thrift and budgeting.
David Copperfield, once known as Davino the Boy Magician, is now 36 and regarded as the most famous magician in history. He will appear in Cedar Rapids next week, per Friday's Gazette Weekend.
Snow in Eastern Iowa pushed season totals above average and caused multiple crashes on Interstate 80. An Iowa City fatality occurred when a van driven by Maureen Bennett crossed the median into a westbound semi, killing Bennett's father Robert Coleman. Bennett and her mother were hospitalized. the driver of the semi unharmed. Ice led to a no travel advisory for Black Hawk and Bremer counties as emergency crews cleared wrecks and traffic eased after rush hour.
U S Marines freed the capital from armed gunmen and opened routes for air convoys to deliver relief. First mercy flight brought formula for starving residents as defense officials said thousands of troops would follow to secure inland airstrips and expedite grain deliveries.
Prince Charles and Princess Diana divide royal residences with the prince retaining the country house and the princess taking the townhouse. Their children will travel between homes at Christmas as years of gossip culminate in a royal settlement.
Iowa City students organize Home for the Holidays buses to Chicago and western Iowa following finals. Proceeds will cover costs after Tammy Zywicki murder spurred safety-focused travel option. Three chartered buses depart Hancher Auditorium December 19 with stops in Elmhurst Des Moines and Council Bluffs.
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad challenged the University of Iowa College of Medicine for not doing enough to place graduates in rural towns and smaller cities. He cited better rural placements at Des Moines osteopathic school and urged higher priority and incentives, while Regent officials noted ongoing work.
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