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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1992
Page
1
In Cedar Rapids, children at Marcia Wiegel's day care learn recycling with a goal of protecting the sky. Alex Roth, age 3, explains the why behind the activity as the article notes details on page 1B.
Gov. Douglas Wilder ends his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination citing Virginia fiscal problems. The withdrawal was announced Wednesday with details on page 3A.
Scientists report two planetlike bodies orbiting a dense Milky Way star. The findings in Nature and a July study would mark the first confirmed planets outside the solar system if verified.
Cedar Rapids officials invite the public to a ribbon cutting at the Town Centre located at 201 and 221 Third Ave SE downtown. The event starts at 5 45 p m with tours to follow and no RSVP required. Details on page 4C.
The nominees are Artists up for Grammys R E M and Bryan Adams garnered the most nominations Wednesday seven and six respectively for the 1991 Grammy Awards Bonnie Raitt Natalie Cole and Amy Grant also fared well Winners will be announced Feb 25 Details on page 7A.
The NCAA approved tighter freshman eligibility rules and higher academic standards on Wednesday. Some black educators criticize the reforms as discriminatory, with further details on page 1D.
A light humorous note questions concern over under eye bags and jokes that an elephant has a trunk instead.
Iowa Trust Fund dispute nears a compromise as Cedar Rapids attorney Thomas McCuskey proposes immediate disbursement of about 20 million to 88 governmental units. State insurance commissioner David Lyons weighs federal bankruptcy court control while bank fraud defendant Steven Wymer faces accusations of defrauding the trust of 75 million.
State employee unions won an initial court victory to reinstate a vetoed pay raise and urged Gov. Branstad and lawmakers to settle the dispute early in 1992. Branstad spokesman said the ruling will be appealed to the Iowa Supreme Court and warned of layoffs if unions prevail. House Speaker Arnould criticized the veto of a $34 million pay bill, while a state official outlined plans to deappropriate $22 million for DHS entitlement programs. Senate Leader Hutchins said funds should reimburse back wages.
President Bush says he is close to back to normal though not as strong as he would like after collapsing at a state dinner. White House says he is in overall excellent health after a night’s rest.
A caller claiming to be President Bush’s doctor told CNN Headline News the president had died. Editors halted the broadcast when staffer alerted them before going on air at 9 45 a m EST.
Iowa City police report juveniles aged 10 to 13 stole and swapped auto ornaments, trafficking them like trading cards. Officer Ed McMartin recovered 295 items, mostly from front hoods in recent two months. Lt. Tom Widmer notes motive tied to the film Boyz N the Hood. eight youths were arrested, two more to custody, with more likely.
Lawmakers aim to move toward a comprehensive welfare reform this year anchored by the State Human Investment Policy SHIP project. They foresee substantial changes in the long term but budget constraints and a national study delay major steps, while piloting new approaches this session.
Gregory Conner, 43, of Cedar Rapids, pleads not guilty in Linn County District Court to one count of first degree arson and two counts of first degree murder. He is accused of killing Charles and Lorena Martin, both Cedar Rapids residents aged 61 and 63, on November 30 and setting their home ablaze. A trial date is set for May 4, with Conner jailed in Linn County.
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