PMX Industries to Announce Mint Contract
PMX Industries Inc of southwest Cedar Rapids is expected to announce it received a contract to supply metal to the U.S. Mint. The brass and copper producer, owned by Poongsan Corp of South Korea, operates a state-of-the-art mill and employs about 250. A 4 p.m. press conference is scheduled.
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PMX
Pmxx Industries Inc
Cedar Rapids
U.S
PMX Industries
Poongsan Corp
South Korea
Linn-Mar approves 8.5 million space bond for March 2 vote
The Linn-Mar school board authorized sending an 8.5 million dollar space related bond measure to voters on March 2. Details appear on page 1B.
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Linn-Mar
East Iowans Take Aim in National Paintball Showdown
A paintball team from East Iowans faces national contenders as the sport gains prominence beyond its local scene. The story notes plans and competition details on page 1B.
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East Iowans
Exacting 87 year old piano teacher continues career
Grace Ehlen of Belle Plaine has taught piano for more than 70 years. At 87 she remains a demanding instructor whose long career stands out in Rasdal’s page 1B column.
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Grace Ehlen
Belle Plaine
Ehlen
Rasdal
Millard Eyes Eligibility to Play for Illinois Basketball
C R Millard, a red shirt freshman, expects to learn today if he will be eligible to join the Illinois men's basketball team. Details on page 1D.
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C.R
Russ Millard
U of I
Corn mold alert risks in spring harvest
Farmers warned that delaying harvest to spring for the 1992 corn crop may lead to mold in the grain. Moldy corn fed to animals can cause health problems. Detailed guidance appears on page 5D.
TODAY'S CHUCKLE
A light joke noting that money can buy goods and pleasures, suggesting happiness comes through shopping and material comforts rather than abstract wealth. The playful line ends with a wink at consumer desires and everyday purchases.
Doctor’s Wife as Critical Care Chief Sparks Gazette Row
A University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics surgeon, Dr Al Cram, claims no special favors from the head of critical care nursing, his wife Ellen, amid neighbor reports in Wednesday’s Gazette.
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U of Plastic
al Cram
University of Iowa
Ellen
Clinton aides urge stepped up air strikes against Iraq
Clinton transition aides push for a sharper air campaign against Iraqi forces to pressure Saddam Hussein to step down. Gen Powell and advisers argue for warnings followed by action, targeting depots and elite units, with diplomatic and intelligence support to isolate Hussein.
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Los Angeles Times
Washington
Clinton
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Colin Powell
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bush
Hussein
United Nations’ Authority
U.S
Pentagon
Powell
U.N
Republican Guard
Presidential Guard
United States
Saddam
U.S. Withdrawals From Somalia Press U.N. Role
U.S. military officials begin a staged pullout from Somalia to urge the United Nations to assume leadership of the relief mission. About 850 Marines depart Mogadishu for California, with backloading of vehicles onto the M V Phillips ahead of Friday departure as the clock ticks toward U.N. command.
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Washington Post
Mogadishu
Somalia
USS
United Nations
Mogadishu International Airport
March Air Force Base
California
U.S
M.V. Phillips
U.N
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Cameras Aid Cedar Rapids Robberies. Suspect Sought
Cedar Rapids police credit the city surveillance camera ordinance for solving three armed robberies in Cedar Rapids Coralville and Iowa City in two days. Don Snenicka 38 of Cedar Rapids is sought on three first degree robbery warrants. Police describe him as 6 feet 2 inches tall 205 pounds with brown hair and green eyes.
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Cedar Rapids
Glen Fox
Snenicka
Joel Kessler
John Graham
76 Mart
First Ave
Lnenicka
Kessler
Graham
Coralville
Iowa City
Martin Cedar Rapids
Sinclair
Second St
Dodge St
Teen gunman at East Carter High kills teacher and custodian
A 17-year-old student opened fire with a revolver in an East Carter High School classroom in Grayson Kentucky killing English teacher Deanna McDavid 48 and custodian Marvin Hicks 51 before surrendering to responding officers. About 20 to 30 students were in the room when the shooting began and were released in small groups over 15 minutes. No motive was given.
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Grayson, Ky
Deanna McDavid
East Carter High School
Gary Kistner
Kistner
Marvin Hicks
Hicks
Inaugural Inspires Cedar Rapids Woman Faces of Hope
Cedar Rapids resident Alta Bardsley, 53, one of 50 invited as a Faces of Hope guest, said the inaugural events foster healing and unite Americans. The luncheon and weekend festival drew diverse attendees ahead of Bill Clinton’s 42nd presidency.
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Donna Lee Olson
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
America
Bardsley
Julia Ann Dr. M
Washington, D.C
Bill Clinton
U.S
Clinton
al Gore
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