23 Feb 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1993
Page
1
Ho hum briefing notes show Rockwell executives and North Linn Middle School students involved in a career talk about engineering with limited impact. The Rambling column on page 1B highlights the lack of converts and the subdued response from youngsters.
An alleged swindler nicknamed the love bandit says he was double crossed in a plea bargain and seeks a trial. Officials promise further details on page 1B.
Iowa guard Val Barnes shoots 11 of 12 from the floor and 6 of 6 from three as Iowa tops Penn State 74 58. The senior lead lifts the Hawkeyes in a strong offensive performance.
The Iowa women’s basketball team extends a 15 game winning streak and climbs from third to second in the AP poll. Details on page 1D.
Brian Smith aged 19 from Cedar Rapids won the Junior World Speedskating Championships becoming the first American since Eric Heiden to claim the title. Details appear on page 1D.
America Financial Corp and Morris Plan Liquidation Co resume federal bankruptcy proceedings, returning to the courtroom where they began seven and a half years ago seeking creditor protection. Details on page 5D.
A lighthearted note plays on humor and music naming a joke about becoming a country singer. The line contrasts sharing laughter with crying and suggests a playful career twist.
Becca and Kim Brandt, Mount Vernon general practitioners, manage demanding schedules while parenting six children ages four to fourteen. The four youngest were adopted through the Holt agency, as noted by neighbors in Wednesday's Gazette.
The Clinton White House unveiled a set of initiatives to deepen federal involvement in the economy. President Clinton and Vice President Gore promote shifting billions from the Pentagon to civilian R D, expanding high speed infrastructure and workforce training as Reich and Riley pledge a radical high school and community college restructuring.
In Des Moines critics urge halting work on Iowa's fiber optic network amid cost doubts. Senator Dieleman proposes a subcommittee to review funding and future use, while Senator Varn warns suspension could breach debt agreements and hurt state revenues.
World Class Industries operates a Cedar Rapids warehouse partly designated as a foreign trade zone since February 1991. By January 1992 only two companies had used the zone, despite reduced duties for stored goods, prompting calls for market study and further promotion.
APAC TeleServices plans 350 to 400 new roles at its eighth Iowa center on Iowa Citys downtown pedestrian mall. Applications accepted 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and March 1 2 at the Iowa Memorial Union, with further intake at the Dubuque Street office. Beginning wage is 5 an hour with benefits. About 1,600 total APAC employees will be in Cedar Falls Dubuque Clinton Burlington Oskaloosa Cedar Rapids and the new Iowa City site once fully staffed.
Eyewitness Todd McInturf testifies three law officers helped restrain a guard dog while owner Fred Darrah castrated it with scissors at Darrah shop. The dog died two days later. McInturf received immunity in exchange for testimony.
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