09 Jul 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1991
Page
1
The Linn County Historical Society received its biggest ever gift Monday from AEGON USA Inc. Details on page 3B.
The clerk and store owners in a dispute over a Lotto America jackpot have agreed to share the winnings. The settlement details are covered on page 2B.
Iowa consumer advocate questions US West telephone rate hike affecting residents. The dispute centers on earnings and the impact of higher charges on Iowa customers. Details appear in the cited page 6B.
As Iowa crops dry and crack farmers fear worsening conditions. The report notes potential upcoming challenges and prompts readers to see page 5D for full details.
Eastern Iowa gains momentum for two auto racing projects one on dirt and one on asphalt highlighting local support. Gazette columnist Mike Hlas notes growing community enthusiasm and previews details on page 1D.
Six parakeets pressed into service aboard a British destroyer during the Persian Gulf War received citations for bravery. At Shell Jetty children from St. Georges School greeted the birds Dinah Joey Iain Chrissy Rosie and Magic and presented bronze medals to each one as their heroes returned.
The defense and prosecution spar over evidence as Dwight Murray faces an assault and robbery case involving 81-year-old Blanche Glee. Two clerks from a nearby convenience store will testify about a coin exchange by a black man with a distinctive right forearm tattoo and a car linked to Glee. Jury hears from about 40 witnesses and 75 exhibits, with trial expected to run six to seven days.
Buck Westbrook and eight Wal-Mart coworkers in Independence Iowa perform lawn chair routines at parades. Their warmth and spins draw cheers and a National Geographic photo feature in a forthcoming book. Westbrook credits the team effort as the key to their unique act. He notes a Wisconsin transfer upcoming for him.
Eastern Iowa officials and Gov. Terry Branstad start an eight day mission to Germany Austria Czechoslovakia and Hungary to pursue joint ventures in agriculture related research citric acid production and marketing Iowa farm goods. Cedar Rapids area funds half the trip with total state cost 15000 to 17000.
Lisbon City Council scheduled an August 5 public hearing to condemn nearly a mile of land inside Lisbon for a safe pedestrian and bike trail linking Lisbon and Mount Vernon and the Interurban trail. Mount Vernon may also seek condemnation.
The USGS defines the geographic center as the balance point of the nation. Mike Pace explains the center lies in Butte County South Dakota about 20 miles northeast of Belle Fourche at 44 50 N 103 46 W.
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