08 Jan 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1991
Page
1
State investigation into two Cedar Rapids child deaths raises calls for mandatory licensing or registration of day care providers. Authorities review licensed and unlicensed facilities as lawmakers debate safeguards. Details appear on page 1B.
An Iowa prison guard testifies that a prisoner raped her after warning he did not care if the attack affected his parole. Details on page 2B. The story notes a separate national politics development with Secretary Yeutter’s potential Republican Party chairmanship and Sen. Grassley’s reservations, plus Rep. Nagle’s criticism. Details on page 3A.
Iowa Realty has merged with Midland Partners of Cedar Rapids and Marion to form Iowa's largest real estate brokerage. The article notes the move will change branding with the removal of the yellow P signs and promises more details on page 5D.
Frank Funk, former major league pitching coach in Seattle and Kansas City, will succeed Dave Miley as manager of the Cedar Rapids Reds. Details on page 1D.
A short humorous thought about personality traits, comparing a narrow mind with a wide mouth in a playful line. The quip suggests how talkative tendencies can contrast with thoughtful thinking.
Marion optometrist Dr. Richard Noyes leads a medical team to Haiti each February to avoid January coups tied to the Duvalier era. Their 10 day visit plans to see 3,000 to 10,000 patients while maintaining political neutrality and continuing the eyeglasses program. They first set up a small hospital 13 years ago and bring discarded US glasses to Haiti.
In Monticello Indiana a light colored pig bears a black Mickey Mouse outline on its side. Walt Disney World officials contacted pig owner Tom Reuter after a TV story aired. Reuter expects a call later this week as interest from the Florida park grows. He notes the pig could fetch more than market price and hopes it brings joy to kids if purchased.
Former Iowa representative Tom Tauke teams with ex congressman Doug Walgren to launch Tauke Walgren and Associates The Policy Development Group focusing on issues Tauke handled on the Energy and Commerce Committee Tauke will be of counsel to Shuttleworth and Ingersoll in Cedar Rapids and leads Home Technology Systems Inc in Dubuque a firm marketing health care signaling equipment Tauke Gem Meyer a former Tauke chief joins the partnership
Democratic leaders oppose an early attack on Iraq as Congress moves toward debate and votes on President Bush’s threat to go to war in the Persian Gulf. House and Senate leaders plan sessions, while debates may test authorization and continued sanctions diplomacy before Saddam’s regime.
Iowa lawmakers face funding limits as they seek world class schools while steering the budget through a crunch. Gov Branstad and leaders doubt funds can cover all. Some push to delay new education commitments and phase in spending while continuing statewide telecom and vocational standards.
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