25 Feb 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1992
Page
1
Plans to expand the Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport waiting room were paused Monday. The delay could revive a runway viewing area that had been dropped from the project. Details on page 1B.
The Sisters of St. Joseph in Holyoke Mass have applied for a used car dealer license. The 500 member order maintains a fleet of 100 cars at Mont Marie Motherhouse and will bid on vehicles at auctions without intent to use high pressure sales tactics.
The U S Postal Service asks Americans to select which Elvis image to appear on the new 29 cent stamp. Voters can choose between a teen age portrait and a mature Elvis with details on the back page 12D.
Linn County Medical Examiner Percy Harris ruled the January 31 crash on I 380 in Cedar Rapids an accident. Kristy Moenck 30 swerved into the path of an oncoming car after driving reverse on the highway while intoxicated with a blood alcohol level of .240, twice the legal limit.
A light humor item suggests that those planning retirement should stay home and watch daytime TV to understand what awaits them, poking fun at aging and lifestyle changes.
Two Cedar Rapids women operate relaxation stores in Marion and Cedar Rapids. They report a ready market for products aiding body, mind and spirit as neighbors react to the venture.
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City econofoods join Hy Vee in accepting MasterCard Visa and Discover for groceries. New Hy Vee in Marion at 3500 Highway 151 and the Mount Vernon Road store will also take cards when opening next month. MasterCard executives say card use offers value and savings, not excess debt.
GM reports a record 1991 loss of 4.5 billion dollars and announces closings of Willow Run outside Ypsilanti Michigan and the North Tarrytown New York minivan plant. Ten supplier complexes will shut, affecting about 16000 workers as 21 plants close and 74000 jobs eliminated by mid decade.
Democratic hopefuls Kerrey Tsongas and Harkin campaigned across South Dakota on the eve of the second primary. Kerrey called the race wide open as Clinton’s front-runner status looms, while Tsongas accused rivals of protectionist rhetoric and Japan bashing to woo Eastern voters. Clinton aired a new ad defending his farm and tax positions as Kerrey faced criticism over a free trade vote with Mexico.
The Senate Finance Committee plans to add health care items to the tax cut bill this week. Provisions would bar insurers from denying coverage for existing conditions and allow workers with illness to keep current plans when changing jobs.
Gov. Terry Branstad softened his budget stance and said he would spend time with lawmakers to provide encouragement and support as they navigate a 16 month plan without new taxes. Democrats work on differences over a 41 million supplemental bill and decide whether to accept House changes or send to conference.
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