23 Jan 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1992
Page
1
Regis LaSalle boards and the proposed school have issues to resolve. Central Catholic high school options are discussed but not advancing. Details on page 1B with related Tell Us poll on page 2A.
A state panel seeks the instructional support levy committee in Cedar Rapids to cover costs of public hearings promoting the levy. The request targets the committee rather than the school district and directs attention to page 3C for full details.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources director criticizes a commission decision stripping state officials of authority to review work that could harm wetlands. Details on page 40.
Io wa sophomore Cathy Marx shows 12.3 points per game as attitude shift since December fuels her rise. Page 1D notes her growing scoring and leadership for the Io wa team.
Los Angeles County transportation commission ended a 122 million rail car contract with a Japanese firm under pressure to keep jobs at home. Sumitomo Corp of America had been pushing for more U S participation in the Metro Green Line project to curb opposition to overseas work.
Rinde Eckert's The Gardening of Thomas D. arrives at Hancher Auditorium in a stark performance. The production centers on a troubled protagonist whose mind games overshadow the spiritual lessons, delivering a grim modern ride to hell and back.
A light humorous take notes that conglomerates are judged by the firms they keep and the partners they associate with. The quip plays on business alliances and reputational visibility in a tongue in cheek line.
In St Paul Minnesota the Winter Carnival kicks off with the Ice Palace on Harriet Island drawing about 200000 spectators. The 166 foot high palace uses 10 million pounds of ice and 1.2 million dollars of lighting. A parade of ice sculptures fills downtown as weather stays mild ahead of the Super Bowl.
University of Iowa professor Peter Nazareth launched a course titled American Popular Arts Elvis as Anthology that drew international attention before its first meeting. About 50 students faced three TV cameras and a dozen reporters as Nazareth outlined Elvis influence on music, film, and culture.
The Senate Ethics Committee voted 4 to 2 to terminate its probe of Joe Welsh amid his resignation as Senate president. The panel cited his resignation and a $9,800 pay cut as sufficient punishment, while Republicans called it a cover up and signaled possible further actions. Welsh had revealed 1991 soliciting fees of $38,700 from ITM with undisclosed details for 1990 and 1992.
The Federal Reserve reports widespread economic weakness at year start with sluggish retail and factory activity and reduced loan demand. It notes some December housing upturn and expects conditions to improve by mid year, though production cuts and unsold inventories persist in many sectors.
President Bush plans to support or propose an emergency extension of unemployment benefits after White House talks with chief aides. Officials say agreement on funding and method is still under discussion, with prior vetoes and conditions shaping the decision as February and March expirations approach.
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