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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1990
Page
2
Mike Deupree argues against immediate legalization citing risks to others and unknown future drugs. He notes Prohibition shows legalization is a one way street and urges a serious effort to curb drug trade before embracing any substances, warning of dire outcomes for those harmed.
Donald Jones, 25, of Cedar Falls remains in critical condition at the University Hospitals burn center a week after a vehicle fire that police say was deliberately set. Tony Carr, 27, also Cedar Falls, was treated and released days later as investigators report no progress.
The Vietnam drama Born on the Fourth of July won four Golden Globes including best dramatic picture and best director for Oliver Stone. Tom Cruise earned best dramatic actor, with Stone and Cruise sharing best screenplay. Driving Miss Daisy took three awards, The Little Mermaid won original score and song, and Murphy Brown led TV wins.
Isaac Proffitt, born October 13 at St. Luke's NICU weighing 2 pounds 13% ounces, departed for home 100 days later weighing 5 pounds 8% ounces. His parents Jay and Helen of Solon described the return as a Christmas reunion and a step toward normal life after a dramatic recovery.
Iowa lawmakers spend the coming week in committee and caucus aligning program priorities with a 3.1 billion fiscal 1991 budget. Democrats, led by Hutchins, push more for drugs and higher education, plan shifting lottery profits, and weigh raises for teachers with funding from school growth.
Ninety Jones County Democrats gathered at the Jones County Fair grounds for a candidate forum featuring Eric Tabor and Steve Severn. They debated abortion, campaign finance, and fundraising, with Severn vowing no PAC money while Tabor reported a strong fundraising year.
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