11 Jan 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1992
Page
1
TV-VISION Dave Garroway began what would span four decades as the host of Today, ushering in a new era of morning television. His welcoming style and signature format set the tone for the program and influenced daytime TV for years.
A quilt sewn 94 years ago by the Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church in Alburnett will be welcomed by the church community this Sunday. The gift comes from a West Virginia church as a gesture of connection and remembrance.
An Iowa City woman involved in a bitter child custody case received Friday backing from four organizations calling for an independent review of the matter. Details on page 3B.
Robert W. Baird & Co will launch a full service brokerage firm Monday in downtown Cedar Rapids with a veteran staff. Details on page 5C.
No. 5 Iowa defeated Minnesota 85 to 68 in the Big Ten opener. Coach C Vivian Stringer was suspended for the game with the Hawks winning despite her absence. Details on page 1C.
A forklift carrying stolen beer was spotted in Huntington. William Hardacre, 40, of Huntington, was arrested on a possession of stolen property charge after police traced 30 cases from City Beverage Co. He had driven about six blocks on the trail of dumped cases before his arrest.
A humorous quip about the cost of plumbing services. The joke implies high charges or frequent fees for calls, playing on the frustration of needing repairs and paying for every visit.
House Speaker Bob Arnould and Senate Majority Leader Bill Hutchins said a list of items and services currently exempt could be taxed to ease the budget deficit. They cited garbage collection as a potential taxable service and noted the move could yield about 6 million annually. The proposal is among several deficit reduction ideas ahead of the 1992 session.
Eastern Iowa county roads faced a harsh winter with snow ice and mud. Winneshiek County Engineer George Hanzlik warns the remaining winter holds more challenges as frost leaves the ground and roads stay soft.
The nation’s jobless rate rose to 7.1 percent in December, the highest in five years, with unemployment totaling about 8.9 million and 290000 more people joining the ranks. Greenspan signaled possible rate cuts while Iowa added 3000 temporary hires that month.
Eastern Iowans enjoyed a sunny Friday ending 14 days of fog and rain tied for a record. County engineers said sun improves mood and work progress as roads and projects benefit from the warmer, clearer weather following 11 days in 1959.
As the 1992 Iowa legislature opens, ethical reforms take center stage over the Iowa Trust Fund scandal. Senate President Joe Welsh and other figures face scrutiny while Gov. Branstad pushes a two year cooling off rule for ex lawmakers. Legislative leaders discuss funding disclosures and investment rules.
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