17 Jul 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1993
Page
1
Police Chief R J Winkelhake in Iowa City describes rising gang activity as troubling but notes growing understanding of the issue. Details on page 1B.
A steam boiler that produced distilled water for cars helped launch Paul P M Lattner’s business 75 years ago, founding Lattner Boiler Manufacturing Co. Details appear on page 1D.
Nick Faldo led the British Open after two rounds, finishing 8 under par with a 63 in the second round. All the right names appeared on the board, but Faldo stood alone atop the scoring. Details on page 1E.
The Security Service of Britain MI5 has released a booklet outlining its operations. Details are provided on page 14C, highlighting the agency's public disclosure of its functions and activities.
Witty cartoonish quip notes that by the moment one realizes their position in life it may be time to rest. The light remark plays on awareness and mortality with a dry humorous twist.
Pictures tell the story of recent floods in Iowa as residents confront damage and tears of despair. The Gazette promotes a Flood Watch ’93 section in Sunday's edition to help readers grasp the scope of the disaster.
Victims across Iowa recall FEMA checks arriving within two weeks after the 1990 floods. Jody Klein of Tiffin urged continued contact with FEMA if further flood damage appears after initial settlements. The Klein family lived in Clear Creek Mobile Home Park since the June 1990 disaster despite widespread mobile home destruction.
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad visits Johnson County to inspect flood damage and assess relief needs as communities brace for cleanup. Local officials report affected homes and infrastructure, while residents begin planning recovery efforts.
Iowa National Guard soldier Steven West 31 of Ogden was killed when a radio antenna he was installing touched a high voltage line in a Veterans Memorial Auditorium parking lot. West, of the Army Guard 3657 Maintenance Company, died at Mercy Hospital after on-site revived efforts. The incident raised Iowa flood deaths to five, with other victims listed as April Dedrick and Shayna Stewart in June and Vernon Neiderhiser in July.
Coralville Lake manager John Castle and staff faced hundreds of questions as flows exceeded 24 000 cfs, surpassing the 712 foot spillway record. Officials from the Army Corps of Engineers explained outflow varies and exceeds simple input expectations.
Iowa film officials build files for a potential made for television drama on the Great Flood of 1993. They note producers’ interest and emphasize fast action before visuals fade as flood coverage recedes from Des Moines and other Mississippi River locations. Mayor Dorrian names Robert Redford for Des Moines. Governor Branstad’s aide cites Tom Cruise as preferred governor portrayal.
Michael Street files a Johnson County District Court suit against the county and snowplow driver Charles Pence for unspecified damages after the January 19 1986 accident that killed University of Iowa basketball player Chris Street and injured passenger Kimberly Vinton. Pence was later convicted of speeding in the incident.
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