08 Jan 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1992
Page
1
Cedar Rapids residents with high priced homes would pay less in property taxes next fiscal year under a plan announced Tuesday, while owners of lower priced homes would face increases. Details on page 1B.
Bondy column on page 5C argues parents who spend most of their money on their kids are investing in their children and should not feel guilty about it.
Tom Seaver of the New York Mets and Rollie Fingers of the Oakland Athletics are announced as the newest members of baseball’s Hall of Fame in a page 10 briefing detailing the induction.
John Lipsky 44 son of Joan and Abbott Lipsky of Cedar Rapids was chosen as chief economist for Salomon Brothers Inc in New York. He will split time between London and New York, directs bond market research and a European team, and oversees the Tokyo office. He joined Salomon in 1984 after the IMF.
Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa will travel with the Senate POW MIA committee to Southeast Asia for hearings on Americans listed as prisoners of war or missing in action. The panel will visit former POW camps and excavation sites where North Vietnam reportedly recovered buried pilots and other POWs.
A quirky exploration of how to relocate to California and start a psychic practice. The piece mixes tips and cautionary notes about credibility, licensing, and public perception in a seller beware tone.
President Bush urged Japan to iron out differences and pursue a comprehensive trade framework in talks with Prime Minister Miyazawa. He warned against piecemeal deals as U.S. leaders push for deeper economic ties amid a $41 billion annual U.S. deficit dominated by autos.
Insurance commissioner David Lyons asked the Chapter 7 case be dismissed amid ongoing control struggles over the Iowa Trust Fund. A hearing before U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael Melloy is set for Thursday in Cedar Rapids to consider dismissal and abstention motions. Marion city officials also oppose the bankruptcy action and note a $700,000 disbursement to the receiver is on hold.
In Washington and New Hampshire, Bill Clinton wins momentum with two major unions AFSCME and AFT signaling he will receive the bulk of organizing help. Iowa’s Tom Harkin, campaigning in New Hampshire, faces concerns over electability as labor leaders prefer Clinton to win in November.
Des Moines reports that emotional issues like the death penalty and doctor assisted death may be debated as the legislature opens. Gov Branstad seeks a limited reinstatement, facing uncertain support from Democrats. Senate leaders and lawmakers express skepticism about broad backing for the death penalty.
The proposal would let physicians, with advisory board input, cease care for terminal patients to relieve extreme pain. The Iowa Catholic Conference opposes the measure, spokesman Tim McCarthy notes, as lawmakers weigh the bill.
Salvation Army in Cedar Rapids reports its annual Christmas drive collected more than 153000, surpassing the 145000 goal as donations flowed from 13 bell sites and mail. Major Richard Strommer credits a caring community amid recession and notes funds will aid food clothing rent and utilities next year. The United Way in East Central Iowa also posted a 12.7 percent gain to 4.66 million, with higher enthusiasm from locals.
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