17 Jul 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1990
Page
1
John Parham of Anamosa paid 800 dollars Monday for a flight in a P-51 Mustang. The World War II fighter will be shown at Monticello Municipal Airport through July 26. The Crazy Horse two seat cockpit lets first time flyers operate the plane. Details on page 2A.
A 60 foot bicycle sculpture built from about 14 000 balloons is on display at Collins Plaza Hotel and will travel to Noelridge Park for RAGBRAI through Cedar Rapids. The project showcases a large balloon figure to greet riders and visitors, with photos accompanying the Back Page feature.
Law officers will testify today they heard Illinois man Frank Chewning confess to his wife Dianne Chewning's murder. The second degree murder trial enters its second day in Johnson County District Court in Iowa City as the couple stayed at the University Inn in Coralville.
Iowa reports fewer than 10 000 deaths from heart disease in the previous year marking the first drop below that threshold since 1955. Officials credit healthier diets, reduced smoking, and more activity levels though risks remain. Details on page 4B.
Farmers complain about late planting and slow crop development due to cool wet weather. They say yields may not reach an average level this year, with details on page 10A.
A light humor item notes elevator shoes for people too lazy to put their foot in their mouth without help, delivering a quick, witty jab at fashion and etiquette.
The strongest Philippine earthquake jolted Manila and Luzon, killing at least 108. Hundreds were injured and nearly 1,000 believed trapped in four luxury hotels factories and government offices in Baguio. Officials reported further deaths as buildings collapsed.
Cedar Rapids paper reports 2060 Partnership L P plans a five story 100000 square foot office and retail building at Third Avenue and Third Street SE on the former Montrose Hotel site. It will connect to the Banc Iowa building and renovate both structures. The project includes RTC property purchase and remodeling costs totaling about 2.05 million.
The Cedar Rapids company 2001 Development Corp expands as it leads a 13 million dollar downtown project. Founded in 1988 by five businessmen, it has operated as a property owner and investor in River Place and Ground Transportation Center apartments. President Collins notes the aim to provide property for future developers.
The White House boosted next year's deficit estimate to 168.8 billion dollars, or 231.4 billion with savings and loan costs included, signaling drastic program cuts if Congress does not agree. Budget Director Darman warned of tower closures, loan cancellations, halted inspections, and military cuts from automatic Gramm Rudman cuts, while urging a fiscal compromise.
Iowa links appear among 36 MacArthur fellows as Kent Whealy of Decorah co founder of Seed Savers Exchange and Jorie Graham of Iowa City poet and U of I Writers Workshop associate professor join Patricia Hampl of St Paul Minnesota a 1970 Writers Workshop graduate and current University of Minnesota writer professor. Whealy said his call announcing the prize came as a surprise and noted the $275000 award.
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