Local leaders react as abortion case eyed by Supreme Court
Cedar Rapids figures weigh impact of a Pennsylvania abortion ruling. Fran Hansen warns a favorable decision for abortion rights could harm Iowa women’s rights while Rev. Larry Johnson argues the case would bolster Iowa abortion limits. Details on page 8A.
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Bone Skeleton Models Pivotal at Nichols Firm
American Anatomical Corp in Nichols specializes in keeping bones for making plastic medical models. The company molds skeletal specimens used by medical professionals. Details on page 1B.
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Branstad to pay taxes on van purchase at full price
Gov. Terry Branstad plans to pay taxes on the van he acquired for half its market value. Democrats question whether the transaction involved illegal campaign contributions. Details on page 4B.
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Habitat Agency Finds New Cedar Rapids Home
House-moving crews relocated a home to 1269 Fourth Ave SE in Cedar Rapids to house the Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity. The agency repairs homes for low income families and seeks stable residences. Details appear on page 3B.
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Japan House Speaker retracts lazy illiterate remark
A day after causing tension in U S Japan relations the speaker of Japan's House of Representatives withdrew his comment that Americans are lazy and illiterate. Reuters reported the retraction on Tuesday and noted the impact on the bilateral climate.
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Women’s pay gap lags behind peers in U S study finds
A study shows the gender pay gap in the United States is narrowing but more slowly than in other Western democracies. Details on page 8C.
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Welsh resigns Senate leadership amid ethics probe
Senate President Joe Welsh resigns his leadership post after an ethics inquiry into ties to the Iowa Trust Fund scandal. He will keep his Senate seat as Democrats plan a Thursday vote to elect a successor, while Republicans urge the probe to continue.
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Catholics halt drive for new central high school
The Archdiocese of Dubuque will retain the 60 acre site at 42nd Street and Ushers Ferry Road NE. A campaign aimed at raising 8 million dollars toward a 12 million project was suspended after pledges reached about 3.2 million. The Regis and LaSalle boards will meet in joint session to decide next steps and possible athletics program merger.
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LaSalle
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Cedar Rapids
Regis
Teacher back after artificial heart transplant
Stuart Ciesie, 57, returned to Northwest Junior High School in Oralville five months after a heart transplant aided by an artificial heart. He resumed teaching language arts, meeting students, and coordinating supplies while planning to share more details of his recovery later.
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Cedar Rapids couple found guilty in fatal hit and run
A Linn County judge convicts Susan Titlbach of leaving the scene and Ronald Titlbach of hindering apprehension in the June 15 1991 fatal hit and run that killed Cynthia Crinigan. Sentencing set for February 27 at 11 a.m. in Cedar Rapids.
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Branstad outlines modest revenue boosts to avert cuts
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad proposed a $37.5 million revenue plan for 1993 including higher cigarette taxes and wine cooler levies, removal of exemptions on consulting services and garbage collection, and higher fines for misdemeanors. He aims to fund education, prison expansion, and Medicaid while freezing most agency spending after a 3.25 percent cut.
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