16 Dec 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1992
Page
1
A blaze last night heavily damaged an unoccupied two story dwelling on the southeast side of Cedar Rapids. Fire crews battled the flames with details on page 3B.
Representative Jim Leach of Iowa says he will not join a new mainstream GOP organization. He objects to its plan to use special interest funds to wage war against the Religious Right. Leach is noted as a spokesman and leader for mainstream and moderate Republicans.
Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce economic development arm Priority One received a plaque Tuesday recognizing it as the top development agency in the nation for 1992. Details on page 6C.
Russia cannot repay government guaranteed loans for U S grain purchases, but Iowa corn prices and trading show no immediate impact. Details continue on page 6C.
Cedar Rapids Jefferson crushed Cedar Rapids Washington 97 to 51 in Mississippi Valley Conference girls basketball. The win marked coach Larry Niemeyer’s 600th career victory.
Former Hawkeye basketball star Bob Hansen likely ends his NBA career and finds contentment in life and a budding broadcasting path as he shifts to radio. Details on page 10.
A light aside notes compliments resemble mouthwash, giving a fresh feel yet hard to swallow the idea. The joke implies praise can be pleasing but awkward to accept in social settings.
A Kennedy High School student 17 year old Lee Andersen pursues several aims including starting a boys volleyball team directing the marching band and leading school spirit initiatives as highlighted in Thursday's Youth Plus feature.
A convoy of 670 American Marines and French Foreign Legionnaires entered Baidoa at sunrise to establish a base for delivering food and supplies as famine and civil war worsen. The move aims to secure relief efforts amid looting and attacks on aid workers, with Baidoa seen as pivotal for nearby towns and routes.
President elect Bill Clinton wrapped up a two day economy conference warning that spiraling health care costs threaten the deficit. He pledged to explore ideas for an economic recovery program while delaying a stimulus size until data justify it and urged public duty in reconnecting citizens to government.
Nancy Updegraff and Jean Avis of Cedar Rapids walk daily in December rain on the northeast side. Fog hobbled flying, closing Eastern Iowa airports for hours and prompting the Iowa Department of Transportation to detour Highway 30 traffic away from the ADM Corn Sweeteners plant from 5 a.m. to 1:20 p.m.
Iowa officials report a 30 million drop in expected federal highway funds this year bringing the total to 124 million. The IDOT delays several Linn County projects while prioritizing interstates and bridges and hopes for a federal restoration tied to a larger public works proposal. The state plans a 345 million highway program for 1993 97.
Cedar Rapids, one of 19 U.S. cities with a triple-A Moody's rating since 1973, plans a noon bond sale of 13.89 million to fund water system improvements including a new west-side treatment plant, airport work, and storm sewer projects.
The College of Medicine releases a Primary Care Initiative to expand primary care in Iowa. It calls for curriculum changes, stronger ties with state and community leaders, and support for residents and doctors in establishing Iowa practices. The aim is to address a real shortage of generalist physicians.
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