12 Dec 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1992
Page
1
President-elect Clinton named four Washington outsiders on Friday to help shape his policy agenda. Three of the appointees are women, signaling a broader approach as he forms his transition team. Details on page 3A.
Roy Hampton of Mount Vernon delivered livestock to Poland after World War II. He says the project appealed to his Quaker ideals. Details on page 10A.
Two young South Africans share their cultures in East Iowa one Black and one White. Article notes their perspectives and experiences bridging communities. Details on page 1B.
Ted Nugent led Damn Yankees in a wild hard rocking performance at the Five Seasons Center Thursday night. The show delivered power and flair, leaving fans energized and eager for more.
The Gazette launches a holiday cartoon series inspired by a popular Disney movie. Readers are invited to page 4B for the kickoff and details of the new feature.
A humorous observation notes that many marriages suffer due to people having too many on the rocks. The quip plays on the clash between domestic life and alcohol themed mishaps.
Two Russian exchange students at Jefferson High School watched television at home and prepared for Christmas in America. They say the real culture shock will come when they return home.
Somalia’s rival Hawiye clan leaders Mohamed Farah Aidid and Ali Mahdi Mohamed signed a peace accord after a U S arranged meeting at an unofficial embassy. They agreed to disarm within 48 hours and end hostilities and propaganda to allow relief aid to reach starving Somalis.
Cedar Rapids City Veterinarian Russell Anthony outlines 1993 goals including an animal neutering program, an incinerator for dead animals, and a cat licensing ordinance. He seeks shelter improvements, more adoptions, and staff training while facing opposition from Concerned Citizens for Change who want his dismissal. The cat ordinance, modeled on AVMA guidance, would license cats and formalize stray handling procedures.
A State Board of Regents report and University of Iowa figures show Iowa public universities face $77 million in unmet deferred maintenance despite last year's state money. U of I, Iowa State, and UNI completed about $8.8 million in backlogged repairs last year with funds from $20 million deferred maintenance bonds. Regents discuss maintenance at Ames meeting.
U S Bankruptcy Court approved the sale of Farmstead Foods plant property to Central States Warehousing of Cedar Rapids for 275000 with up to 200000 to return to Central States after environmental certification. Farmstead keeps at least 75000 and tax funds may be set aside. Earlier 3 acres with a warehouse sold for 95000. About 1600 workers were laid off when the plant closed in March 1990.
The popular purple dinosaur Barney from Barney and Friends draws a large preschool audience on PBS. Nielsen reports 1.84 million homes watched in July, beating Sesame Street, while JCPenney in Westdale Mall sold about 325 Barney dolls with 300 more on order as the toy line expands into videos books clothing and posters. Iowa Public Television airs Barney and Friends Sundays at 10 am.
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