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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1990
Page
3
Ri cardo Melendez, 30, was convicted in federal court of drug conspiracy, racketeering and money laundering for running a violent operation that prosecutors say earned up to 10 million dollars a month. He awaits sentencing with a possible life term. The case centers on heroin and cocaine sales in Brooklyn neighborhoods.
The Union Gospel Mission refused a $600 gift from a Dallas topless club, saying accepting it would harm their moral stance. Executive director William Thompson called it hypocritical to teach moral responsibility while benefiting from others' behavior. Club owner Randy Dumas said the gesture was meant to help and felt unappreciated.
Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney said on a plane from Cairo that several nations in the 28 member force against Iraq would not fight to drive Iraqi troops from Kuwait unless the Jan 15 U N deadline is met. He noted varying willingness to use offensive action and kept France and Syria out of stalwart supporters. He spoke after five days in Saudi Arabia and Egypt with Mubarak, U S commanders, and regional leaders on allied war plans and command roles.
Desert Shield forces in Saudi Arabia will receive 340000 hot Christmas meals as 280000 U S troops are supported by a large food order placed in September. The spread includes 40000 turkeys or more, 172000 pounds of roast beef, 108000 pounds of ham and dozens of side dishes and desserts to boost morale in the desert.
Nancy Cruzan's parents anticipate a difficult adjustment after her death and welcome the end of her eight year vegetative state nine days after a judge allowed removal of her feeding tube. Doctors call her condition irreversible amid family reflections on peace and autonomy.
A severe cold snap across California damages citrus and winter vegetables from San Diego to Santa Cruz, likely triggering price hikes of about 50 percent on navel oranges and winter vegetables. One death linked to hypothermia is noted in Anaheim as authorities inspect losses and forecast a two day cooling rise.
Psychic Jim Karol urged a 2-2-2 Pennsylvania Daily Number prediction. When 2-2-2 came up, many who followed won prizes. one man, Kenneth Hantz, bought tickets after Karol’s show and won $1,000. statewide, 39,863 tickets won for a $13,883,700 payout.
In Canton Township, Wayne County, a Christmas tree caused a fire that killed Martin Dellorco and six of his nine children aged 4 to 12. Dellorco died after returning to rescue his children. Debbie Dellorco and their 6 year old son Adam escaped, with Debbie treated and released.
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