03 Jul 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1991
Page
1
Water-ski show runs at Ellis Park at 7 p.m. and fireworks by Boat Club also at Ellis Park at sunset. Oldies Rock n Roll Revival scheduled for 8 p.m. at Five Seasons Center. Events start with morning and afternoon sessions at the Science Station at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Cedar Rapids police officers were hospitalized after an incident linked to a claim of excessive force from the previous day. Details on page 1B.
Beth Parker of Cedar Rapids built an aerobics routine into a serious bodybuilding effort that earned a physique title. Details appear in Neighbors magazine.
The Fifth Season 8K run Thursday brings a strong women’s field with former champions and notable competitors. A deep men’s field also lines up, with details on page 1C.
Penn State men's basketball team will not host any future conference rivals this season. The delay stems from January in the Nittany Valley being unseasonably cold. Details on page 10.
BERLIN AP The Mercedes-Benz S class faces sharp ridicule as its heavy 2.5 ton design with multiple electric motors for features like sunroof and adjustable seats strains under load. Company calls it a minor mistake while the public jokes about a passengerless car in letters to Auto Motor Sport.
A lighthearted quip asks if life feels like a bowl of cherries while you are a Brussels sprout, delivering a simple playful comparison.
Iowa welfare realignment cuts 183 jobs and closes 30 full time offices as DHS shifts eight districts into five regional offices. Gov Branstad order accelerates 3.25 percent cuts, adding 56 layoffs beyond earlier plans. Critics warn counties and clients will bear burden as caseloads rise and services may lag.
Slovenian militiamen attack a federal tank convoy and clash at border posts while air strikes and volleys erupt across Slovenia. The army declares a truce impossible as casualties rise, with Croatia and Belgrade protests adding to the crisis.
The Heritage Foundation speech praised by Clarence Thomas in 1987 attacks on Roe v. Wade. The National Abortion Rights Action League urged the Senate to reject his nomination unless he supports the 1973 ruling. Bush named Thomas to fill Justice Marshall's seat amid confirmation prep and White House staff planning.
The Postal Service board rejected February rate changes and sent the matter back to the Rate Commission. Current rates stay in effect while a final decision is prepared, with the governors to reconsider and possibly overrule the commission unanimously if needed. The commission had stuck to its 29 cent first class rate.
Imam Taha Tawil leads a major restoration of Iowa's Mother Mosque, aiming to boost Muslim visibility and civic engagement. He says open dialogue and participation with other faiths will bridge gaps, as he guides Cedar Rapids Islamic Center and the Islamic Council of Iowa toward a more public role.
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