16 Dec 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1993
Page
1
Former Cedar Rapids minister Wendell Beets was found guilty Wednesday of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse. Sentencing set for February 25 with details on page 1B.
Real estate brokers warn a proposed Cedar Rapids historic preservation ordinance could intrude on private property rights. City officials say the measure aims to protect historic districts and curb incompatible changes to facades. Details on page 3B.
The State Board of Regents voted down the faculty proposed sexually explicit materials policy and kept the regents' version. Details on page 3B.
University of Iowa coach C Vivian Stringer endorses the Big Ten decision to schedule a postseason tournament. Details appear on page 1C.
Norand Corp. plans new products to better compete in global markets as President Robert Hammer outlines strategy to shareholders. Details on page 6C.
A light joke about the phrase fit as a fiddle and the idea of being string ed along. It plays on punning with fiddle strings and fitness compliment.
The Hastey Pudding Puppet Co presents two children shows in Cedar Rapids at Theatre Cedar Rapids this Sunday. The group promises non traditional, fun productions for kids and is highlighted in Fridays Gazette.
Defense Secretary Les Aspin quits after a turbulent year noted for clashes over gays in the military, Somalia deaths, and Pentagon spending. He will be replaced by retired Adm. Bobby Inman as Clinton pledges a smooth transition and Aspin cites personal reasons.
In a landmark move 117 nations approved a sweeping world trade agreement in Geneva. The pact slashes tariffs, expands markets for food and consumer goods, and broadens protections for financial services, with a July 1 1995 start date pending ratification.
Ten panelists at Taft Middle School discussed progress against youth crime in Cedar Rapids. They highlighted NEIGHBORS and SAFE coalition efforts, called for greater community involvement, and urged volunteers to lead local programs while noting no easy solutions.
Gov. Branstad says Iowa competes with up to ten states to film a movie based on Robert Waller’s Bridges of Madison County. Allan Thoms notes Cedar Bend and Waller’s works boost Iowa tourism and economic development while quality of life becomes key for attracting jobs.
Prime Ministers John Major and Albert Reynolds propose a framework allowing Northern Ireland self determination and possible unification. They urge the IRA to lay down arms, asserting a better chance to end 25 years of violence and foster negotiations among Protestants and Catholics.
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