02 Jul 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1991
Page
1
Historic journey through downtown Cedar Rapids continues at Cedar Rapids Public Library with a noon session. Science Station hosts programs at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. PM Exchange and Norwest Bank offer 5 to 7 p.m. activities.
Four people charged after a Southeastside disturbance raise claims of police brutality and unprofessional conduct by Cedar Rapids officers. Friends of those involved allege excessive force following the Sunday night response. Details on page 1B.
Marcia Kray, 33, of Monticello earns the Mrs. Iowa crown after returning from the Mrs United States Pageant in Las Vegas. She says competing for the national title was an eye opening experience.
Michael Landon, 54, star of Highway to Heaven, died Monday after a brief struggle with pancreatic cancer diagnosed less than three months earlier. He had announced on April 5 that he faced a terminal illness and reported feeling he had “a pretty good lick here.”
Former Oakland Raiders defensive lineman Lyle Alzado speaks out about his battle with inoperable brain cancer linked to long term steroid use. He aims to deter athletes chasing rapid muscle gains as he appears on television. Details on page 1D.
A light humorous line notes that those who claim to work as hard as a dog have never owned one. The quip plays on the idea that ownership changes the perspective on labor and loyalty.
Gov. Terry Branstad describes a 3.25 percent $104.7 million spending cut as temporary. He predicts 200 state layoffs, with unions estimating attrition could reduce the workforce by 500 to 600 more this year. Democrats call the move reckless and warn of broader impacts.
Gov Branstad’s across the board spending cuts push Cedar Rapids toward a potential one cent sales tax referendum. City leaders say the option may be necessary to maintain services, with Finance Commissioner Hal Schaeffer noting it as often the only path. Linn County faces about $600,000 in lost state funds, while Iowa City projects around $100,000, prompting budget reassessment.
State governments including Maine face shutdowns as budgets lag. At least eight states begin the new fiscal year without approved budgets. Social programs for about one in eight Iowans face cuts totaling 42.3 million dollars. Property tax increases are anticipated in some school districts next year. Answers to questions about recent budget cuts appear on pages five A.
Police respond after street confrontation between a white southwest side group and Black neighbors on Bever Avenue SE. Frank Davis and Jack Reed describe a gun incident at Vickers station and a large turnout of residents as officers arrest 18 year old Davis for failing to disperse and interfering with official acts.
President Bush nominates Clarence Thomas, a 43 year old conservative federal appeals judge, to replace Thurgood Marshall. Senate confirmation faces tough hearings over abortion privacy school prayer and desegregation amid civil rights critiques and Senate skepticism.
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