22 Feb 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1993
Page
1
Three area law officers and a Hiawatha businessman go on trial today on charges stemming from the castration and subsequent death of a guard dog in July 1992. Details on page 1B.
The UN calls for seed funding of 250 million dollars to establish essential services in Somalia including schools, agriculture, health care, and water systems as the initial step toward peace. Details on page 5A.
A Saturday snowstorm kept some Cedar Rapids Symphony attendees away while the orchestra delivered a top performance. Snowbound patrons may exchange Saturday tickets for tonight's concert, per page 5B review.
The Penn State men arrive at 1-11 in Big Ten play while hosting a 5-5 Hawks squad. This matchup highlights PSU seeking improvement as a conference foe. Details on page 1D.
Arles France AP Jeanne Louise Calment aged 118 celebrated her birthday Sunday at a nursing home in Arles. Guinness confirms her as the oldest living person with reliably authenticated age. Dozens of journalists joined staff and residents while doctors note her memory and humor remain sharp.
A light playful quip notes money won't buy true friendships yet it may spark energetic, amusing acquaintances in social scenes.
Food is the focus of good times and discussions for many families as several new cookbooks highlight the kitchen. One author even views the kitchen as a haven for troubled children, noting food as a comforting family anchor in Tuesday's Gazette.
A six month Cox Newspapers investigation finds FEMA spent most of its decade budget on a secret national security program, developing a vast communications network with 300 vehicles across five mobile units from Washington to Georgia. The report says 78 percent of FEMA's funds backed national security from 1982 to 1991 while relief after disasters received about 6.6 percent.
President Clinton pledges $500 million from a $1.7 billion defense conversion fund to help communities shift from defense to civilian industries. He calls for a new technology policy, more retraining, and closer government industry ties to create high paying jobs for laid off workers as Boeing plans 23000 job cuts.
The weekend storm dumped up to 13 inches in northeast Iowa with Cedar Rapids totals forecast at 7 to 10 inches. Road crews faced slick surfaces and several vehicles in ditches as 3 to 6 inches fell in Linn County, plus 13 inches in Decorah and 17 inches in Mason City.
Snow fell across Iowa with Sioux City reporting 15 inches as road crews labored before dawn but wind pushed snow back. County engineer George Hanzlik warned roads would be unplugged again if the storm continued, with many staying home and no fatalities reported. Eastern Iowa faced light highs and a 50 percent chance of more snow, with 10 to 20 mph winds raising travel hazards.
New analysis of 15 studies with over 4.5 million people finds cigarettes may raise adult leukemia risk by 30 percent and account for about 14 percent of U S cases, amounting to up to 3,600 cases annually. Researchers caution association not proven causation, noting other factors may contribute.
Iowa City's Rape Victim Advocacy Program enters its third decade under new director Christie Munson. The agency aims to expand youth outreach and rural services, coordinating with AVAP, Domestic Violence Intervention Project, and Women’s Resource and Action Center to ensure broader access to rape crisis lines, shelters, and survivor support statewide.
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