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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1994
Page
1
The Rev. William Ehlert, 88, has retired yet remains active building black walnut furniture as a lifelong hobby. Details on page 1B.
Federal defender will represent Lamont Postmaster Douglas Walters accused of lying about a post office robbery last week. Details on page 1B.
Clarinda officials dropped plans on Tuesday to bill the state $188,000 for work on a prison proposal. The decision ends the effort to seek reimbursement from state funds.
The National League halted a six game losing streak with an 8-7 victory over the American League in ten innings. Details on page 10.
May data show consumer credit rising driven by a 16 percent increase in credit card borrowing. Analysts call the figures worrisome as overall debt climbs. Details appear on page 4B.
Iowa may lack an official state flag due to a 1921 error when the bill adopting a banner was not signed by the House speaker. House Speaker Harold Van Maanen directed drafting of a new state flag bill, signaling a possible House File 1 when lawmakers return in January.
The Gazette highlights Patrick Lynch a 14 year old C.R. student recognized as an expert on how wars affected Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. He was invited to the University of Maryland for National History Day as Youth Plus feature.
A nationwide building boom tightens supply lines for concrete, toilets, fiberglass insulation and more. Local builders report longer delivery times and a reluctance from cement firms to take new customers, though Iowa City area firms say they can meet regular contracts and keep construction moving.
Tama County groups led by Susie Herrera urge Iowa donors to send a semi-trailer truck of water to Columbus Georgia for Georgia flood victims. Mayor Horrigan joins the drive with a target of 3 696 bottles per truck, funded by donations to Chelsea Savings Bank and the Silver Dollar.
U.N. observers depart Haiti amid expulsion orders from the military government as reports say 12 men were shot to death near Mornea Bateau, 19 miles west of Port au Prince, while U.S. and international actions tighten. Clinton signals possible intervention to restore Aristide with military support.
Federal investigators trace schemes turning food stamps into cash in Maryland with EBT as the target. The Clinton administration backs nationwide paperless electronic benefits transfers by decade’s end. In Linn County pilots the system cuts fraud, yet Maryland case records show some buyers cashing out benefits despite safeguards.
O J Simpson defense lawyers plan a barrage of motions aimed at undermining the prosecu tion case and bolstering innocence claims. Lead attorney Robert Shapiro said they will seek dismissal for lack of linked evidence and challenge warrants and search results. Detective work on Al Cowlings prompts possible charges, with a court appearance set Friday and potential penalties discussed.
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