11 Feb 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1992
Page
1
Linn-Mar and Marion Independent school boards directed their superintendents to pursue a shared K-4 arrangement in both districts. Details were to be provided in a follow up on page 3B.
A Cascade couple in their 70s died Sunday night after being struck by a car while crossing the town’s main street. Their 17 year old grandson was among the onlookers. Details on page 2B. Alex Haley, winner of the 1977 Pulitzer for Roots, died of cardiac arrest in Seattle at age 70. Details on page 3A.
College basketball coaches including University of Iowa's Tom Davis use lucrative shoe company sponsorships as part of their contracts. The piece analyzes how athletic shoe firms influence coaching careers and compensation.
Ellis Marsalis, educator and patriarch of a famed jazz family, performed a masterful piano recital Sunday night at Hancher Auditorium University of Iowa. Review on page 6B.
Wisconsin guard Robyn Threatt, former Cedar Rapids Jefferson star, earns Big Ten women’s basketball player of the week honors. Details on page 2D.
The Gazette Money section on Wednesday features columnist Susan Bondy addressing retirees who want to return to work. She explains earnings limits and practical steps for balancing work with retirement benefits.
In Davenport Scott County District Court Hani Khouri testified that Jacqueline Chacey grabbed his gun and struck him before he tried to disarm her. The 57 year old Cedar Rapids man denied firing the weapon as jurors prepared to hear the case.
Senator Harkin claimed a sweeping victory in the Iowa caucuses with about 80 percent of delegates from 80 percent of precincts. He touted the win as a sign he can win the Democratic nomination and challenged rivals as the race moves to New Hampshire and beyond.
Number of pledged delegates reported by precincts shows Clinton Kerrey leading with 90 4 percent and Brown at 62 2 percent. Other candidates follow with smaller shares as 1 3 0 percent and overall 1 943 of 2 166 precincts reporting equals 89 percent.
Mike Tyson was convicted Monday of raping a Miss Black America contestant after luring her to his hotel room. Jurors deliberated about nine hours before delivering verdicts on one count of rape and two counts of assault.
Senator Harkin won an overwhelming Iowa caucus victory amid a light field, setting up a New Hampshire test. Political scientist Peverill Squire doubted a major boost, noting rivals ignored Iowa and turnout may not shift national attention.
Dow Corning Corp. replaced its CEO and board chair and recalled a retired leader to manage the implant crisis. The company released 800 pages of documents and 27 studies showing decades of complaints about silicone gel breast implants, while maintaining their safety stance.
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