13 Dec 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1992
Page
1
U S Marines delivered the first food of their mercy mission in Mogadishu as combat helicopters destroyed three armed Somali vehicles that attacked the aircraft. The exchange of gunfire marked the first between Somalis and foreign troops since the U S led force arrived to protect shipments.
Washington Secretary Madigan pursues a broad reorganization of the USDA affecting over 110000 employees. While praise greets efforts to close and consolidate field offices, experts doubt completion within five weeks of the Bush term. Clinton's future stance remains uncertain.
A humorous note on real estate agents portraying relentless authority in property dealings with a light jab at their assertive, rule‑moving style. The piece hints at a stock stereotype without naming individuals or places.
Parents fear for their children as asthma cases rise in Iowa. Reports describe night wheezing and gasping for breath, highlighting concerns over rising illness among young sufferers in the state.
President elect Bill Clinton selects childhood friend Thomas McLarty as White House chief of staff and Democratic chair Ron Brown as secretary of commerce. McLarty is an Arkansas gas executive viewed as an administrator rather than policy thief. Brown, the first African American nominee to the cabinet, signals a liberal tilt in the economic team and a push for strong government promotion of U.S. industry.
President elect Clinton resigns after nearly 12 years as governor of Arkansas. Lt. Gov. Jim Guy Tucker is sworn in as Clinton notes years of service and leaves with a proud heart. Clinton's education standards commission, led by his wife Hillary, is cited as part of his legacy.
The Defense Logistics Agency announced the sale and disposal plan for over one million blankets the Pentagon distributed in six years due to detectable DDT. Officials say risk is negligible but urge discarding blankets when practical, unless urgently needed by shelters. Cedar Rapids shelters deny receiving Pentagon blankets.
Russian exchange student Alex Lavrov at Jefferson High School joins a Rotary International study program and says Christmas is about giving while noting Americans spend freely on video games and Polo shirts. Fellow student Vasiliy Vessart echoes the contrast with their ravaged homeland.
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