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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1992
Page
1
An 82-year-old man, Manuel Clements of Springville, credited a Lifeline locket push button for summoning help that rescued him when his home caught fire early Wednesday. His daughter called it life saving and details appear on page 1B.
Dennis Klein thrill of a lifetime as he phones his wife Wednesday afternoon to reveal he won the top prize in Iowa's $100,000 Cash Game. Details on page 2B.
State Rep. Roger Halvorson, R Monona, argues public employees should be allowed to strike to protect taxpayers from rising wage costs. He calls it a better way to resolve disagreements. Details on page 7A.
Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co. board approves a shareholder rights plan to deter hostile takeovers by forcing would be suitors to negotiate with the board. Details on page 40.
Berkeley councilwoman Nancy Skinner fought to use an ecologically correct milk based paint. The paint went bad in the can creating a sour odor that forced Skinner and her daughter to move out three months ago. Paint distributor Eugene Dunlap blamed the painter not the product. The smell was described as a mix of compost and body odor.
A lighthearted note mocks a meeting where attendees approve minutes and pass time with little productive output. Attendees and context are not detailed.
A weekend of jazz in Iowa features the University of Iowa Jazz Combo festival in Iowa City on Friday and Saturday. The Jazz Summit is set for Saturday at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, with Gazette coverage Friday.
Joffrey Ballet drops the world premiere of Cinderella at Iowa City’s Hancher Auditorium in January 1993. The company will instead debut Billboards with a score by Prince, a move driven by financial reasons and donor shifts.
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that students may sue schools and officials for monetary damages under Title IX, rejecting the Bush administration's view. The decision, led by Justice Byron White, follows a Georgia high school case and is seen as a major victory for women.
Terry Riese of Peck's Flower and Garden Shop in Cedar Rapids works on a metal frame for a temporary greenhouse as springlike weather continues with mid 40s highs.
Iowa United Way locals pause dues to United Way of America amid an impending investigation into national president William Aramony. Des Moines holds one payment and will decide on the second after the April 2 executive committee report. Waterloo may follow. The probe targets Aramony's salary, benefits, and hiring practices while local chapters stress the value of United Way services despite the controversy.
Senate Republican Charles Grassley says President Bush must admit error over signing the 1989 budget deal with taxes and revenue measures. Grassley argues Bush can repair trust by clarifying policies and reestablishing the compact with voters. He also predicts chief adviser Richard Darman may leave within a month.
The Supreme Court ruled to overturn a High Court order preventing a 14 year old rape victim from leaving Ireland for an abortion. The decision, welcomed by Prime Minister Albert Reynolds, opposition figures, and the Roman Catholic Church, may spark new constitutional or legislative debate on abortion in Ireland.
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