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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1994
Page
1
The USFSA stripped Tonya Harding of the January national championship and banned her for her role in the Nancy Kerrigan assault, calling it the harshest penalty in the federation’s history. Details on page 10.
As of today 165 new statutes are in force in Iowa with Gov. Branstad signing bills passed by the Legislature. Most changes affect juvenile procedures and policy details outlined in pages beyond the front.
Iowa corn growers say the EPA plan to phase in ethanol use is a step in the right direction but they want more details and faster adoption. report notes farmers remain cautious about costs and viability.
Iowa farmers set national records by planting 12.7 million acres of corn and 8.9 million acres of soybeans. The crops are reported as faring well with favorable conditions noted. Details on page six.
The Five Seasons Hotel debuts a kinetic wave sculpture using color and fiber optic lighting to dazzle guests. Story and photos appear on the Back Page 16C.
The Gazette reports PBS will air A Capitol Fourth on Monday July 4 featuring Faith Hill Florence Henderson Joel Grey Aaron Neville and the Neville Brothers. TV Vision notes the lineup and festive TV event.
A Los Angeles merchant testified that O J Simpson bought a German made Stiletto knife five weeks before the slayings. The 6 inch blade and deer antler handle were sharpened before purchase and paid with a hundred dollar bill. A blood trail from his Ford Bronco to the mansion door was also described.
At Little Bohemia Irish Democrat and Xavier's in Cedar Rapids patrons watched O J Simpson preliminary hearing on CNN ABC NBC CBS and Court TV during lunch. Opinions split with some saying set up while others favored the golfer sports coverage over courtroom drama.
A merchant testified Simpson bought a 15 inch knife about five weeks before the slayings of his ex wife and her friend. Blood trails were found at Simpson estate from the white Ford Bronco to the mansion door. The judge allowed 40 to 100 hairs from Simpson for comparison amid a motion to exclude police evidence including a bloody glove.
Special counsel Robert Fiske states Vincent Foster died by his own hand after distress from panic attacks weight loss and reduced productivity not from Whitewater but tied to a White House travel office controversy. He notes meetings between Treasury and White House officials related to Madison Guaranty while hinting they may be improper not illegal. House hearings set for July 26 following this interim finding.
Cedar Rapids entrepreneur Clark McLeod aims to make the city an early spot on the information superhighway. McLeod Inc plans a multimillion dollar fiber optic network with McLeod TeleManagement seeking IUB pilot approval. Sixteen Iowa communities already served with local and long distance service. The system would create a local carrier linking to US West and Cox Cable networks, delivering audio video and interactive services.
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