23 Jan 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1991
Page
1
Renters in Cedar Rapids face about a one dollar monthly increase to fund salaries for new positions in the Housing Inspections Department under a proposed ordinance. Details on page 1B.
Supreme Court ruling ends bias at male eating clubs prompting Drake University law professor to celebrate as Princeton University allows women to join all male clubs. Details on page 3A.
Senate leaders must secure enough votes to approve Gov. Terry Branstad's proposed increases on cigarette and wine cooler taxes. If they fail, the plan will not pass. Details on page 5B.
University of Iowa officials agree to repair the indoor football practice facility that deflated in a snowstorm on December 3. Details on page 1C.
Alicia Shook of Cedar Rapids works to keep students safe while steering the school shuttle. The article highlights the challenge of maintaining vigilance at all times while transporting children and ensuring road attention stays on the road ahead.
Money market funds share core features but differ in details. This Bondy column explains how to compare yield stability liquidity and risk to choose the fund that fits an investor goal.
A light hearted quip about a dishonest electrician jokes that he was light fingered, delivering a playful pun on words rather than a real incident.
Cedar Rapids native and ex POW B Naughton describes the injuries and trauma seen in videotaped allied prisoners of war in Iraq. He recalls rope binding and neck injuries from his Vietnam capture, noting the fear and unknowns of captivity linger for years.
Iraqi missiles hit Tel Aviv killing three and wounding seventy as U S supplied Patriot missiles reportedly failed to stop the attack. A Scud also hit Dhahran Saudi Arabia while Kuwait burned along the Persian Gulf as Iraqi tanks moved near front lines. Allied air power topped 10 000 sorties in six days of combat.
Growing numbers of lawmakers fear U S command is under pressure to move soon to a ground offensive in Iraq. They warn a rapid shift could end the war sooner but raise casualties as briefings with Bush administration officials frame air strikes first and limit ground actions to after bombing weakens Iraqi forces.
Telecom USA Publishing plans to move 200 employees and its corporate offices to 201 Town Centre in Cedar Rapids. The move, set in two stages starting February 16 and completing by mid April, will consolidate operations under one roof and reduce commutes for about 76 percent of staff.
The Postal Service governors approve a broad set of rate increases effective Feb 3, including a 29 cent first class stamp. A tulip design makes up the new rate stamp with a make up stamp issued for combined value.
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