11 Dec 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1993
Page
1
University of Illinois professor Peter Nazareth travels to Israel for a one week symposium on Elvis Presley. The briefing notes his course topic and the forum dates, with full details on page 1B.
A national survey ranks Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. 111th of 187 utilities in the amount charged for service last winter. Details on page 5B.
Iowa City West defeated Cedar Rapids Washington 68 to 57 and Cedar Rapids Prairie beat Dubuque Wahlert 76 to 69 in Mississippi Valley Conference action. Details on page 1C.
The Sweet Adelines and Harmony Hawks performed a split concert in Cedar Rapids last night featuring yuletide songs and competitive pieces. Review notes the contrasting styles and festive numbers on page 3B.
Attorney General Bonnie Campbell calls for upgrading stalking to a felony to increase prosecutions on first offenses. Details on page 11A.
A lighthearted quip notes that if saving food until cold was not meant for humans, God would not have invented refrigerators. The line winks at everyday thrift and humor about kitchen science.
A Gazette summary notes rising youth violence in Eastern Iowa and highlights lack of consensus on causes and remedies. It cites general agreement on the trend while noting disagreement on underlying factors and effective responses.
The Army National Guard and Reserve face about 127000 job cuts over six years with some units disbanded as the services reorganize to a post Cold War mission. Defense Secretary Aspin promotes a tighter focus and closer partnership with active duty forces, awaiting Congress approval.
Angie Kennebeck and her husband quit work to care for their three children but cannot transfer health coverage to the state employee plan due to a pre existing condition for their son Ryan. Doctors and an Iowa official condemn Blue Cross Blue Shield for denying asthma treatment coverage, warning of increased costs and harm to Ryan’s welfare.
University of Iowa officials review disciplinary action after a rhetoric class where drunken students wrestled in boxer shorts, broke beer bottles, and hurled broken glass. Faculty and TA Molly Leahy face scrutiny as investigations consider student discipline and TA conduct.
Waterloo Greyhound Park files for Chapter 11 debt of about 5 million dollars with NCC Inc. leader Augie Masciotta urging Iowa lawmakers to legalize slot machines to rescue operations. A 300000 dollar line of credit from the National Bank of Waterloo and the Waterloo Community Development Board keeps racing alive through December 26.
Gazette staff writer Juart Britton recounts the Christmas rush for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as shops in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City report empty shelves. Customers race to buy the popular figures, with many stores enforcing strict two per person limits as supply runs out across the country.
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