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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1991
Page
3
Washington reports the Japanese government signals possible concessions to open more markets for U.S. products ahead of President Bush's Pacific Rim tour though no specifics are given. The piece notes a conciliatory stance without details.
Bruce Corcoran, a U S Naval Academy midshipman who developed epilepsy, was told he would not receive a commission but would graduate with the class of 1992. Navy officials had previously said he would be dismissed for not being physically qualified. A Pacific storm brought rain and snow to drought stricken California causing travel disruption in many areas. J JOLLA Calif Johnny Ace Baron dies at 9 from pneumonia after living with AIDS and speaking about disease and drug abuse on TV and in United Way events.
The U S Army quietly started pulling out troops from Europe as the Cold War ends. By year end 1991 about 40 300 troops left European posts, mostly Germany, with 65 230 expected to move out by September 30 1992. The shift cuts four divisions to two by 1995 and keeps about 150 000 personnel in Europe amid budget pressures.
President Bush wrapped up his Texas quail hunting trip and returned to Washington for a White House stay before a 12 day trade mission to Australia and Asia. The weekend of hunting at Will Farish Til ranch continues a longtime Bush post Christmas tradition, despite protests by animal rights activists who urged residents to shoot tin cans instead of birds.
At City College Harlem a charity basketball event by Heavy D and Puff Daddy drew up to 2000 beyond capacity. Police say eight died and 29 injured asphyxiated in a stairwell and crowd turmoil. Spectators included Mike Tyson. EMS workers were among the injured.
Brazos River near Houston could reach about 50 feet as floodwaters rise from 48.6 feet on Sunday. Emergency coordinator Mel Speed warns of ongoing higher levels and possible evacuations for up to 150 residents while property damage appears in the county.
AP notes GOP hopes to regain the Senate in 1992 fade amid weak Bush poll numbers, late changes, and surprise losses. With 10 months to Election Day both parties brace for backlash against incumbents. Democrats hope to keep about 57 seats if they win roughly 20 of 35 races.
Washington report says health care's share of GNP will hit 14 percent in 1992, with spending rising 11 percent to 817 billion. The Commerce Department projects annual increases of 12 to 13 percent over five years, and Public Citizen notes health care spending outpaces the overall economy.
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