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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1990
Page
2
Vector Corp of Marion and its president had eleven counts deleted Wednesday the same as those challenged in a December 6 motion. The president said the firm will be found innocent of the remaining charge. Details on page 1B.
Authorities describe a religious ceremony gone awry after discovering 12 people dead in a house in Mexico. Investigators believe an industrial-strength alcohol in a fruit punch shared by participants caused the fatalities. Further details are on page 10A.
Iowa State coach Johnny Orr says his team has faced many uncontrollable factors after a 1- game start. He jokes about home and commute struggles while receiving radio and mail advice on turning around the program. Details on page 10.
A light quip notes that many rise to the occasion yet few recognize the moment to sit down. The line plays on timely action and self awareness in a humorous schoolyard or daily newspaper feature.
The final evacuation flight from Baghdad landed in Germany carrying the U S ambassador to Kuwait and five diplomats among 32 Americans who survived a 110 day siege by living on tuna and pool water. Separate federal judges rejected challenges to President Bush's war powers though one signaled possible judicial review if Congress and the President clash. Iraq accused Washington of bluffing about a Baghdad trip schedule for Secretary Baker.
Cedar Rapids city officials clash over Saturday free on street parking with a two hour limit. A legal opinion is sought on whether tickets can be issued for cars at meters past two hours even if the meter is not expired. Mayor Canney says tickets apply per meter. Public Safety Commissioner Smith disputes the enforcement plan.
State officers may replace standard revolvers with semiautomatic pistols to better match armed suspects. Officials say semiautos offer more rounds and accuracy, with support from Cedar Rapids and statewide agencies.
EPA scientists say the study finds possible connections between electromagnetic fields and childhood leukemia and brain cancer, spanning high power lines to household devices. The White House adviser delayed release to avoid public alarm, a concern echoed by Health Assistant Secretary Mason.
Public affairs at Fort McCoy Wisconsin announced the 134th Medical Company from Washington Iowa will not leave this Saturday for Saudi Arabia. Dec 15 is only a tentative planning date and departures depend on transport planes and equipment arrival. Other Iowa units have faced similar delays and no deactivation is expected.
A Michigan judge dismissed a first degree murder charge against Dr. Jack Kevorkian, ruling Michigan law does not ban death by one’s own action or assistance. The ruling followed a hearing including a tape of Janet Adkins who asked for help in ending her life.
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