03 Feb 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1993
Page
1
Joseph Hopkins faces a new murder trial for the alleged killing of Destiny Dawn Wright. A mistrial was declared Tuesday during jury selection, prompting the restart set for March 15. Details on page 1B.
The Marion Drug Free Consortium reports strong results from parent to parent workshops. Springville Solon and College Community school districts are adopting the program, expanding community involvement in teen prevention efforts.
A Linn County District Court judge denied the court funded community attitude survey sought by James Hall. The decision was issued Tuesday with details on page 3B.
In the tense oil-industry clash, lawmakers debate setting a minimum retail price for gasoline as part of a contentious bill. Details appear on page 4B.
Today marks the first day to sign national letters of intent for the 1993 college football season. Iowa State expects three quarterbacks to sign, while the Hawkeyes aim to add several junior college transfers. Details on page 1C.
Norand Corp a Cedar Rapids firm opened its first public stock offering and was welcomed by the Nasdaq OTC market. The stock ranked as the third most actively traded Nasdaq issue on Tuesday with details on page 6C.
A humorous line contrasts the familiar proverb with a twist about love and loss and a play on paying the alimony.
Kennedy High School student Bridget Schultz, age 15, is a published writer. Her short story Lauren appears in the national magazine High School Writer and is featured in Youth Plus in Thursday’s Gazette.
The Commerce Department reports a 1.9 percent jump in the Index of Leading Economic Indicators in December, a three month rise and the biggest gain since 1983. New home sales climb 6.3 percent to 656,000 annual rate, driving a 19.4 percent yearly rise. President Clinton weighs stimulus and tax policy amid a job growth concern.
Cedar Rapids attorney Tom Riley testified about his contract dispute with Wythe Willey over withheld wages and alleged defraud. Willey claims Riley violated a contract and ruined his lobbying business. Riley counters Willey hid earnings. The trial, moved to a larger courtroom, drew many local attorneys as spectators.
A congressional panel calls for a $14,000 annual federal aid baseline for all students, with grants for the poor and middle class, work study and subsidized loans, and a nationwide service program. The plan would tax federal deficits but aims to dramatically reduce college costs and expand access.
A study of 431 pregnant women found consuming up to 300 milligrams of caffeine daily does not raise miscarriage or fetal growth risk compared with non drinkers. Lead researcher Dr. James Mills notes higher intake shows no clear problems but sample size limits certainty. The study, funded by the NICHD, appears in JAMA.
Dan and Cara Schmidt and supporters linger in Ann Arbor as they weigh continuing the custody trial for Baby Girl Co. Judge William Ager Jr. faces a hostile climate and the Schmidts fear a likely defeat but plan to proceed at least through the trial to determine the child’s best interests. The couple previously faced an Iowa Supreme Court decision ordering return to their state and have considered appealing to Michigan appellate courts.
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