17 Dec 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1990
Page
1
The Cedar Rapids Symphony joined by multiple groups delivered a world themed holiday concert at the Paramount Theatre. Audiences enjoyed diverse performances Saturday night with a Sunday review promised on page 5B.
The Oak Ridge Boys and Marie Osmond delivered a festive concert Sunday night with a stronger Christmas portion matching the hit parade. Page 2B review notes the surprising balance and strong audience reaction.
Two years ago a computer laser printer sold for 5000 dollars, forcing sharing among employees in big firms. The newer model prints faster and quieter than the older letter quality printer and is now priced within reach for smaller companies. Details on page 60.
The Iowa women's basketball team defeated Nebraska Sunday, delivering the most one-sided result in their eight-game series. At halftime, Iowa led 41 to 12 and the Nebraska coach called it the worst half of basketball he had seen.
A humorous note explains the phrase fireproof in office slang as describing someone connected to the boss through favoritism or nepotism, implying protection from trouble or scrutiny within workplace dynamics.
The city opened a new 925-space Fourth Avenue ramp in June, with about 58 percent empty on average and similar figures at the Third Avenue ramp. City officials expect occupancy to rise with Town Centre and Armstrong Race Realty housing up to 400 monthly parkers, but revenues could fall $260,000 this year and $70,000 next year.
About 100 members of the Iowa National Guard 209th Medical Company left the National Guard Armory in Iowa City for Fort McCoy Wisconsin and then Saudi Arabia for Desert Shield. Families said goodbye as the unit dispersed by bus after a brief home visit and roll call.
Two German scientists Bruno Stemmler and Walter Busse told the London Sunday Times Iraq already has a factory northwest of Baghdad for producing centrifuges and an enrichment lab on the outskirts of Baghdad. They said Saddam Hussein’s regime could attain nuclear capability by 1991 or 1992, earlier than Western estimates. Rear Adm. Riley Mixson warned Iraq appears to be preparing for war while calling for peace.
About 1 200 union members affected by Farmstead Foods bankruptcy agree to a maximum 4 million claim. The group will be paid as a priority unsecured creditor from proceeds of the plant and equipment sale, down from as much as 80 million in pensions medical benefits and other contracts.
Jeff Gilchrist of Linn-Mar High and Traci Fenton of Jefferson High begin at 7 a.m. and stay late for varied classes and activities. Increasing numbers of Eastern Iowa high schools offer pre dawn or after hours courses, pushing the traditional 8 to 3:30 schedule into extended days.
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