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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1993

Page

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Car sellers must disclose damage on transfer

Starting today car sellers are required to provide a damage disclosure statement when ownership of a vehicle is transferred. Details on page 1B.

Iowa County Clears Timber along Iowa River near Koszta

The Iowa County Conservation Board begins a clear cutting along the Iowa River near Koszta to improve forest health and fund the board s education program. Details on page 1B.

Iowa County Iowa County Conservation Board Iowa River Koszta

Coogans Bar to Become Lone Star Steakhouse in Cedar Rapids

Coogans, a Cedar Rapids sports bar and eatery, closed Wednesday after being sold to Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon Inc of Wichita Kansas. The new Texas roadhouse style restaurant is slated to open in late April or early May. Details on page 4B.

C.R Coogan’s Cedar Rapids Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon Inc Wichita Kan Lone Star

Hunting contrasts Rules differ in U.S. Austria

The Austrian ambassador to the United States contrasts hunting rules between Austria and the United States during a fall hunting trip to Iowa. He notes that Austria has no public hunting. The discussion appears in the Outdoor section on page 50.

U.S Austria United States Iowa

Cuban defector pilots flight in bid for freedom

A Cuban pilot who flew a commercial airliner to the United States described his frantic escape. U.S. officials are weighing hijacking charges against him. Details on page 6C.

U.S Freedom United States

Todays Chuckle A New Year Resolution With a Grain

A lighthearted note jokes that many New Year resolutions come after a drink. The cartoonish remark hints at festive excuses and the common gag of starting goals after celebrating.

Rob Lowe grows up in PBS drama Suddenly Last Summer

Rob Lowe moves beyond his Brat Pack image with his role in Suddenly Last Summer on PBS this week. The TV Vision column notes his maturation as an actor and highlights Wednesday’s broadcast.

Rob Lowe Brat Pack PBS TV Vision Gazette

Bush praises troops as Mogadishu siege unfolds

President Bush, amid shelling in western Mogadishu, lauds 18,000 U S troops aiding relief in Somalia calling their work the best of America. He visits a hospital and school near Mogadishu as clashes flare over an arms cache with Col Fred Peck noting the firefight as the largest since December 9 arrival.

Mogadishu Somalia Bush U.S America Fred Peck Washington Saudi Arabia

Frigid Moscow to host summit

The START I signing summit moved from the Black Sea to Moscow due to a snowstorm grounding planes in Sochi. President Bush and Boris Yeltsin planned to meet and sign START II on Sunday amid a severe cold with Moscow at eight below zero and a weekend warm up forecast.

Moscow Black Sea Sochi Boris Yeltsin Bush White House Marlin Fitzwater Somalia Yeltsin Russian Weather Service

Mesquaki Casino Brings New Year Crowds and Bets

The Mesquaki Bingo and Casino opened near Tama drawing 2000 plus visitors as 12 blackjack tables and over 100 slot machines drew crowds. General Manager Jim Hardison expects 5000 to 7000 by night’s end as patrons try luck. Ed Wilson hit four aces for $140 on a slot while Nellie Sallis laments losses but plans to return. The casino will run 24 hours a day after the grand opening.

Douglas Neumann Ama Tama Jim Hardison Mesquakie Tribe Ed Wilson Nove Wilson Berdenia Nellie Sallis Waterloo Minnesota

Peaceful split ends Czechoslovakia into Czech and Slovak republics

In Bratislava and Prague crowds welcomed the New Year as Czechoslovakia dissolves into the Czech Republic and Slovakia with a peaceful transition. Vladimir Meciar praised a democratic, quiet split while editors lamented the loss of a united state and called the moment mournful rather than celebratory.

Bratislava Slovakia Europe Germany Ukraine Prague Czech Republic Czechoslovakia Soviet Union Yugoslavia Vladimir Meciar

Couple Accused of Abandoning Children Released on Bond

A Illinois couple, David and Sharon Schoo, were freed on $5,000 cash bail after being charged with leaving their two daughters alone during a nine day Christmas trip to Mexico. Neighbors seek answers as the case draws reaction from family and community.

ST. Charles, Ill Mexico David Sharon Schoo Kane County Corrections Center Gerard Kepple Kepple Joseph Kuzma Kurma Nicole Diana Acapulco Connie Stadelmann

White boy to portray young Michael Jackson in Pepsi ad

The New York Post reports Michael Jackson chose a white boy to portray him as a youth in a Pepsi commercial. After auditions and Jackson’s approval, producers picked a young black boy, then he changed his mind to cast a white performer with altered skin tone, with the ad debuting abroad early this year.

Michael Jackson New York Pepsi Jackson Jackson Five New York Post Michael Pepsico Inc Tara Carrara Carraro

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