24 Dec 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1992
Page
1
President elect Clinton selects Rep. Mike Espy of Mississippi to lead the Agriculture Department. He also chooses Zoe Baird Bruce Babbitt and Frederico Pena to complete his Cabinet with details on page 3A.
Mesquaki Bingo and Casino will open December 31 west of Tama and usher a new era of Midwest gambling said General Manager Jim Hardison. Details on page 1B.
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that using a stomach pump to obtain evidence from a suspect does not constitute an unreasonable search. The decision details appear on page 3B.
Eastern Iowans Marv Cook and Joel Hilgenberg were selected Wednesday to play in the NFL Pro Bowl on February 7 in Honolulu. Details on page 1C.
Analysts say personal computers may be nearly as common as after shave and argyle sweaters under Christmas trees this Friday. Details on page 5C.
Auto writer Tim Banse highlights the 1993 Town and Country as a plush people mover with a base model that includes features favored by most drivers. Motoring on page 8C.
A lighthearted quip notes that many children who doubt Santa later turn to betting on horse races as adults, blending holiday skepticism with wagering humor.
Cedar Rapids radio station KTOF FM 104.5 spices the weekend with Bible sound bites and sermonettes alongside rock content. The program, featuring bands echoing AC/DC style rock, adds a religious twist to mainstream rock radio.
An Army civilian employee was killed and three State Department security officers were wounded when a land mine blew up a U S vehicle near Bardera as part of a relief mission in Somalia. Marines planned a new approach with mine sweepers before the push.
Cedar Rapids workers including cable technicians postal carriers lawn care police and firefighters brace for subzero wind chills. Dispatchers monitor crews Cox Cable safety and firefighters rotate crews as needed. Forecast calls for relief with sunny skies and a high near 20 degrees with a slow warm up expected in coming weeks.
A jury in Chicago awarded Rockwell Graphics Systems 2.7 million dollars after ruling DEV Industries stole Rockwell design drawings. The nearly decade-old case highlighted trade secret protections with Rockwell using locked vaults and guard escorts for drawings.
Iowa City investigators confirmed the newborn found dead at the Iowa City Landfill was born alive. Funeral home and two outside residents offered to pay for burial anonymously while authorities seek how and where the baby died and the mother. Police urged anyone with information to call 356 5275 as Coralville, Johnson County Sheriff, and State Division of Criminal Investigation join the probe.
Children from Linn County Day Care Center Cedar Rapids design festive treats for Santa with orange, carrot and milk and cookies. Youngsters at Lily Pad Day Care Center propose turkey corn on the cob and fruit. Some plan gifts such as a friend’s picture or a purple crayon for Santa.
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