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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1992
Page
1
City officials weigh a policy change requiring a majority Cedar Rapids City Council vote to dismiss department leaders. The move aims to curb power struggles similar to a 1988 incident. Details on page 1B.
The Car Talk hosts suggest selling California to Japan as a way to boost U S goods exports. They claim Japanese buyers have enough cars and prefer smaller vehicles, so California could fill a market gap. Details appear on page 5D.
Aetna Life & Casualty Group surveys show most Americans favor private sector reform of the U.S. health care system. The report notes a preference for private mechanisms over federal action.
Walter Shane on St. Paul Island in the Pribilofs orders pizza from several restaurants and endures a multi day wait. His wife Julie notes they recently waited for three pizzas and 24 McDonalds hamburgers arriving on a flight from Anchorage as fries travel poorly but pizzas arrive well.
El Niño is linked to a string of above normal temperatures in Iowa as global weather patterns shift. Forecasters say the warm spell could persist for several months, disrupting usual winter conditions and affecting regional planning. Details on page 3A.
The Hawkeye women recovered a late lead to defeat Louisiana Tech 61 to 57. Iowa edged ahead after a tight first half and held on for the win on the road.
A humorous note labels a so called Casanova as a dime-store Romeo. The piece jokes about his cheap tactics and warns readers to beware of pretenders in romance.
The Iowa Legislature opens amid a pay dispute between Gov. Branstad and state workers that could delay the 1993 budget. Democrats demand a say on potential liability up to 170 million, while leaders push speedier revenue measures to close a 46.5 million deficit and 18 month gap. Officials warn of leaner allotments and vow to protect education and human services.
Gov. Terry Branstad outlines plans for education and research investments and seeks budget balance with limited tax increases. He weighs cigarette tax in fiscal 1993 and discusses spending limits, reforms, and revenue measures amid recession concerns and racism issues. Democratic leaders demand candor.
Cedar Rapids DOT employees Greg Callanan and Mark Marshall from Cedar Rapids mounted a new road safety sign Monday near the H Avenue exit on Interstate 380. The sign alerts motorists when snow is being removed from the 5-in-1 bridge and the St. Luke's curve bridge after Cedar Rapids recorded a trace of snow early Monday morning.
The 1989 United Airlines crash case, involving 112 dead and 184 survivors, ended in an out of court settlement accepted by U S District Judge Suzanne Conlon. The deal, described as multi million, involved United McDonnell Douglas and engine maker with no liability finding. Attorneys declined to release details.
Jeffrey Dahmer pleads guilty but insane to 15 slayings in Milwaukee. He faces a possible mental institution sentence with periodic review, while defense and prosecutors doubt release prospects even if found insane. Another trial in Wisconsin will follow sentencing.
Dow Corning Corp disputed claims it rushed silicone gel breast implants, releasing an independent review led by Albert Kolbye Jr. finding the implants safe and effective. The FDA had urged doctors to halt use amid cancer and immune disorder fears.
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