07 Jan 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1991
Page
1
Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma! played Saturday night at the Paramount Theatre to a warm reception. The production brings classic songs and a bright ensemble performance, delivering wholesome family entertainment in a nostalgic stage presentation.
Sgt Rory Lomas serving in Saudi Arabia received a brownie package containing a letter written by his 10 year old daughter Cetericka Lomas a Windsor Forest Elementary fifth grader. The letter was one of thousands of schoolchildren notes addressed to any soldier placed with Savannah squares brownies.
Iowa basketball coach Tom Davis announced on Sunday that all Hawkeyes will be eligible for the second semester beginning next week. Details on page tc.
A light local joke noting that the issue lies not in flaws but in the politicians extended tenures, capturing a humorous take on political longevity.
U S military leaders decide against using nuclear or chemical arms against Iraqi targets. Officials say overwhelming conventional firepower and political risk drive the choice. Secretary of State Baker launches Europe trip to press Iraq toward a Jan. 15 Kuwait exit deadline. Saddam Hussein vows to resist and links withdrawal to Israeli actions.
Somber mood marks departure as 70 soldiers from the 134th Medical Company and 120 from the 660th Transportation Company sail for Saudi Arabia. The Iowa National Guard units begin a 24 hour alert after months of training at Fort McCoy. The Iowa City unit from the 209th Medical Unit is slated to depart later. A cold, private farewell underscores the gravity of the moment.
Carla McCandless of Washington Iowa helps other families cope as members of the 72nd Maintenance Company Army Reserves report for duty in Washington The unit will deploy later to Fort Lewis Washington under Lt Col Maurice Breen commander of the 394th Ordnance Battalion based in Ames The 72nd is not expected to go to the Persian Gulf as part of Desert Shield.
Secretary of State James Baker condemned the killings of two US servicemen by Salvadoran rebels as outrageous and said the administration will seek to lift congressional restrictions on military aid to El Salvador. He linked the incident to efforts to restore 42.5 million in aid blocked after the 1989 killings of Jesuit priests and others.
Absentee ballots indicate Donnan will disincorporate by a 6-1 margin in Fayette County central town. Mayor Matt Porter notes end of a town that funded the landfill superfund and salaries. The town council members and clerk are among signers of the petition to end Donnan.
The legislature faces clashes over abortion and the death penalty as the session opens January 14. Governor Branstad pushes to reinstate capital punishment amid Democratic resistance, while parental notification gathers support. Branstad cites public backing and cost concerns, but leaders indicate limits on advancing such bills.
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