U S resumes air strikes on Iraqi oil hubs in Kuwait
U S bombing of Iraqi controlled oil facilities in Kuwait reduces crude flow to the Persian Gulf while Iraq warns of chemical weapon use. The United States says ground forces could launch an offensive by the end of February as Iran offers peace ideas and regional turmoil continues.
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Teen Aaron Ferguson Leads Cedar Rapids Renovation
Aaron Ferguson, a 19 year old Metro High School student, and classmates help renovate a Cedar Rapids building to shelter some of the citys street people. Details on page 1B.
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Decisions Heat Up as Iowa Budget Talks Begin
Iowa lawmakers start tackling ideas to balance the 1991 budget of 21.7 million dollars. A Senate Republican hints at a possible major tax increase as discussions begin. Details on page 5B.
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Hawks and Illini clash in grudge match tonight
ESPN labels the Iowa Hawkeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini game a grudge match sparked by Deon Thomas switching to Illinois two years ago. Read more on page 10.
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Ousted Somalia rebels seize control of government
Guerrillas in Somalia claim to have seized power and say the president may have been captured. Details on page 3A.
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Gazette promotes soy ink and recycling program
The Gazette outlines its commitment to the future by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers in City Carton at 4250 Sixth St. SW and Econo Foods at 1800 51st St. NE, showcasing a community recycling initiative.
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Today’s Chuckle on Chapped Lips and Cracks
A light humorous note reflects on seasonal dry lips and the quirks of winter skincare. The gag hints at lip care woes and playful wordplay about cracking up.
U S ground forces near readiness for incident in month
U S officials say American ground forces will be ready to engage Iraq's army within a month as allied raids continue. An air strike reportedly hindered Iraq's oil flood plan while Scud missiles toward Tel Aviv Haifa and Riyadh were intercepted by Patriot missiles.
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Patriot ribbons surge as war support grows
Yellow and red white blue pins spread across the community with many making homemade ribbons. Dick Kretschmar of Cedar Rapids notes post sales of 200 red white and blue ribbons and says orders were insufficient to meet demand. He compares enthusiasm to World War II and points out public displays were scarcer during Vietnam and Korea.
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Iowa rolls VICAP crime data pool for unsolved cases
Iowa DCI officials plan a Washington visit in March to showcase VICAP phase two. The system pools data from unsolved rape cases and now includes sexual assaults, with Dutch and English officials shown the model. Over 100 suspected sex crimes are in the VICAP database since April launch.
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Cedar Rapids school board weighs art loan contracts tonight
Cedar Rapids Community Schools vote at 7 30 p m on two art loan contracts with the Davenport Museum of Art and University Hospitals Iowa City The district would display most valuable works for two years and assume storage duties amid long running dispute over museum fees and custodial responsibility
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