11 Jan 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1991
Page
1
Crime statistics for Cedar Rapids show violent crimes including murder rape robbery and assault rising by five percent in 1990. Details are on page 1B.
Walt Disney World in Orlando announces purchase of two pigs from Tom and Teresa Reuter farm, a adult boar and a piglet with spots resembling Mickey Mouse. The pigs will move to Grandma Duck's Petting Farm in the Magic Kingdom area on Feb 1.
Legislative leaders have ordered an audit of bids for a telecommunications system linking Iowa schools. The review aims to examine process integrity and ensure value for funds, with details to follow on page 8B.
War fears prompt broad travel limits as many corporations restrict employee travel outside the United States. Details on page 9C.
The Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team edged Michigan Wolverines by 79 to 78 in a tight matchup. The game featured a late rally and crucial defensive stops to secure the one point win for Iowa.
A lighthearted note on children repeatedly saying no to requests with a playful cadence. It captures a simpler moment of daily life and humor in ordinary family exchanges.
Snowfalls across Eastern Iowa push winter road maintenance toward emptying state funds fast. Forecasters predict 2 to 5 inches with freezing rain on the southeast edge as crews plow salt and sand today. Budget officials warn the $20 million allocation may be exhausted earlier than normal due to heavier snow and sleet.
A somber Congress rushed toward a war stance as leaders expect President Bush to gain power to take the United States to war in the Persian Gulf Sea. Amid talks, Danforth warned it would be unthinkable to disapprove the course. U.N. diplomats relayed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein’s plan for a potential January 15 concession and a call for talks on Palestinian grievances, while U.N. chief de Cuellar visited Baghdad seeking a path to resolution.
Beth Hanken of Monticello reports her husband Issam Ahmad fled Kuwait with his sister and her baby son, leaving valuables and passports behind. They traveled via Bahrain after escaping Iraq's invasion, as Hanken pushes to reveal Kuwaiti atrocities. She notes his arrival in Iowa could occur Sunday and that others resist Iraqi authorities.
Iowa Governor Branstad proposes 47.5 million in real 1981 cuts hitting top university capital projects, prompting Democratic calls for budget deficit talks and questions about the full 1991 plan. Senate leaders warn of negotiation and possible timetable shifts as Republicans note regent projects may bear the brunt.
Iowa faces a crowded prison system amid budget limits as 4 000 inmate cap looms. On Thursday 3 972 prisoners sat, four below a January peak and 969 above capacity. Gov Branstad proposes more secure beds, a 30 day suspension for first drunken driving, implied consent for boaters, and closing a homestead forfeiture loophole as part of anti crime measures.
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