Perot Hatches Takeover Move For Collins Radio
In early 1969 Ross Perot sought to buy Collins Radio, pressing founder Arthur Collins for a meeting. Walrath recalls Perot offering to acquire Collins common stock and proposing a merger if talks failed. Weeks later Perot launched a takeover bid offering 1.5 EDS shares per Collins share.
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Collins Radio
IBM
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Art Collins
Americans view traditional values over wealth in dream poll
A national poll by the Roper Organization for Shearson Lehman Brothers finds 16 percent say they achieved the American dream as they define it, while 27 percent would give to charity first if money were unlimited. Most value home ownership and college funding over wealth. Joe Plumeri comments on the focus on traditional values and charity.
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Baseball scores from latest games and weather impacts
Mariners beat Tigers 6 to 4 in the first inning. Reds defeated Pirates 7 to 3. Dodgers won 5 to 1 over Phillies in the first. Braves shut out Cubs 3 to 0. Astros at Mets postponed by rain. Expos at Padres and Cardinals at Giants listed as late or pending. Orioles at Twins, Brewers at Royals, Yankees at Rangers, Blue Jays 10 Angels, Red Sox at White Sox not completed.
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Two Iowa political papers say state a great place to grow
Eastern Iowa hosts two nationally distributed political newspapers, one conservative and one liberal, with both publishers declaring Iowa a truly great place to grow. Details on page 1B.
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Mass Stone City Church Reduces Use to Special Ceremonies
Stone City’s St. Joseph’s Catholic Church will shift to an oratory status and be used only for special ceremonies. The article features the 79 year old great granddaughter of a founding member. Details on page 4B.
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Toyota Insurance Services expands Cedar Rapids division
Toyota Motor Insurance Services opens a larger Cedar Rapids facility to house a 120 associate team by fall 1993. Details appear on page 5B.
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Pepsi Skywriters Rally Over Cedar Rapids This Weekend
Pepsi skywriters descend on Cedar Rapids this weekend to spell out large letters in the sky. Humid conditions are expected to help the lettering hold their shape, with details on the Back Page, 14C.
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Cedar Rapids
Today’s Chuckle on Red Glare and Imbibers
A playful note observes a holiday mood as fireworks echo the red glare in the eyes of revelers. The line blends imagery of rockets with festive drinking, capturing a humorous urban slice.
Amateurs Join Archaeologists Dig Ancient Iowa Sites
About 60 amateur researchers join University of Iowa professors and students for excavation at locations once inhabited by Native Americans 5,700 years ago. The project highlights community involvement in archaeology.
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U of I
Iowa
Havel Ousted as Czechoslovakia President Amid Nationalist Push
President Vaclav Havel, famed dissident and leader of the 1989 peaceful revolt, failed to win re election as deputies from Slovakia block his bid. The Movement for Democratic Slovakia led by Prime Minister Vladimir Meciar opposed him, denying the three fifths and then a simple majority in successive votes.
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Kolaches Fall Short As Festival Demand Surges
The St. Ludmila Kolache Festival Committee reports that despite baking over 2 100 dozen kolaches for the June festival, bakers could not meet demand. Mary Thompson says all night bakings were insufficient and invites orders for July 11 to cover shortages. Phone orders accepted through Tuesday.
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Aid arrives as Sarajevo reopens airport amid stalled peace talks
Nine planes landed at Sarajevo airport delivering aid as European envoy Lord Carrington met Bosnian government and Serb leaders without progress. UN brigades unload supplies while Canadian troops secure the lifeline route. U S Air Force plans ongoing shipments for up to 30 days amid continued fighting.
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