Great Flood of 93 Tops AP Year in News
The Associated Press ranks the Great Flood of 1993 as the year's top news story, noting widespread death and destruction across nine Midwest states. Runner up is the Waco siege disaster, followed by Bill Clinton's early presidency and other major events including the World Trade Center bombing and health care reform.
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Iowa Coach Hayden Fry Toasts Strong Recruitment
Iowa football coach Hayden Fry savors a near finished future roster after a successful recruitment period. Report notes optimism about upcoming season as details appear on page 1D.
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Without the Alamo Bowl story referenced
Hlas column on page 1D reflects on the Alamo Bowl origin tied to historic battles at the Alamo. The essay links the idea of bowls to decisive moments in Texas history and honors brave defenders who shaped the tradition.
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Packers Gear Up for Lions in NFC Title Showdown
The Packers prepare for a rematch with Detroit after a decisive 28-0 win over the Raiders. Green Bay clinches a spot in the NFC title game with the Lions awaiting next week.
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Russian kidnappers captured after $10 million ransom case
Russian police say kidnappers who vanished with a $10 million ransom have been caught. The report notes the arrest completes an ordeal tied to a high profile abduction revealed by Russian television. Details on page 3A.
New Year Eve Toast Ideas with Non Alcoholic Drinks
Tomorrow offer drink alternatives when hosting the New Year’s Eve toast. Provide guests with many beverage options including non alcoholic drinks. Food Plus! in Tuesday’s Gazette shares suggestions and recipes for alternatives.
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Fernald Science Club experiments fed radioactive food to boys
Dozens of mentally retarded boys aged 15 to 17 at Fernald State School in Waltham were given radioactive meals in 1946 to 1956. Harvard and MIT researchers conducted the studies funded by Quaker Oats and the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, with the project titled the Fernald Science Club and published in reports.
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Public health line outlines about radiation experiments
The federal government offers a hotline 1 800 493 2998 for individuals who suspect involvement in federally funded radiation studies. Hotline hours are 7 30 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. CST weekdays as the Fernald project is reviewed amid debate over consent forms and unreviewed documents.
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End of road for Murdock ends long Cedar Rapids career
Cedar Rapids Streets Commissioner Wayne Murdock, 61, ends his city career with a swan song at the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio. A longtime public official and frequent Iowa game attendee at Kinnick Stadium, he planned to observe his first bowl trip as retirement nears.
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Monticello Probes Homicide After Woman Found Dead
Police investigate the apparent homicide of 23 year old Cathy Jo Bohlken at 912 Southhaven Dr Monticello Iowa. Authorities from Monticello Police Department Jones County Sheriff and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation are on scene with no details released. This marks the first Monticello homicide in over 15 years.
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Dying Juma tribe seeks a groom to repopulate
The Juma Indians of the western Amazon, with only two elderly couples and three young girls left after multiple massacres, seek a young white man to marry one of the girls to help preserve the tribe. The Paranti ns offered to marry the eldest 14 year old girl but were declined.
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Murdock Secretary Retires Amid Cedar Rapids Farewell
Cedar Rapids streets chief Wayne Murdock and his secretary Sonya Davis retire from public service after a party honoring their departures. Murdock, a seven time streets commissioner candidate with a lone mayoral bid defeat in 1992, reflects on sports as his outlet and his varied local career.
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Iowa Flood Tax Rule Change Eases 1993 Returns
The Iowa tax forms mailout notes flood loss itemized deductions on state returns with one set of rules. Flood victims gain simplified worksheets and short form eligibility. A tax checkoff supports state programs including the State Fairgrounds repairs and other causes.
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State Department of Revenue delays tax mailings after Christmas
The Department of Management and Revenue delayed bulk mailings for individual income tax collections to avoid overloading the Postal Service during the holidays. Individual income taxes make up about 46 percent of total state tax receipts this year, with three-year collections and next year’s projections noted.
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