24 Jul 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1992
Page
1
Hundreds of Cedar Rapids McKinley High School alumni gather this weekend at the Five Seasons Hotel for the All-McKinley Reunion. Details appear on page 1B.
The annual RAGBRAI bicycle ride passes through Keokuk and Washington counties with local residents and organizations prepared for the influx of visitors and cyclists. Details appear on page 1B.
Iowa State University research center awarded the final installment of a 19.1 million dollar grant on Thursday. Details appear on page 6C.
The Chicago Cubs score a legal victory in an early round of their lawsuit challenging a planned realignment from the NL East to the NL West. The decision marks a procedural win as the case progresses.
A light humorous line advises that when birds of a feather flock together one should not position themselves beneath them. The quip relies on wordplay about coordinated birds and social clustering for a quick laugh.
Iowa Today reports in Saturday Gazette that the Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club has nine chapters in Iowa from more than 650 nationwide. Cedar Falls hosts a devoted organizer who owns a replica Mayberry Sheriff’s Department squad car.
Cedar Rapids police arrested Joseph Hopkins Jr., 21, in Moline and returned him to face a 1:30 p.m. preliminary hearing on first degree murder. Hopkins was linked to a June 30 street confrontation that drew nearly 200 onlookers and gunfire amid drug trade tensions.
Gregory Conner was found guilty on two counts of first degree murder and one count of second degree arson in the November 30 shootings of Charles Martin and Lorena Martin and a fire at 1732 15th Ave SE in Des Moines area. Sentencing set for August 14 with mandatory life without parole. Jurors said the verdict reflected careful weighing of more than 100 exhibits and extensive testimony.
Vice President Dan Quayle reaffirmed opposition to abortion after remarks about supporting his daughter's future decision drew debate. Marilyn Quayle said their daughter would carry a pregnancy to term, signaling a steadfast pro life position amid criticism of a perceived double standard. The exchange followed Quayle's praise for a Pennsylvania parental consent law on CNN Larry King Live.
Jason Sanders of Tilford Middle School Vinton was named eighth grade national winner in the Sixth Invent America competition for a Lateral Elevated System LEGS designed to assist mobility.
An AP Gazette review finds federal inspectors flagged mislabeling of Prime and Choice grades in US meat shelves. Regulators say enforcement has sagged amid overload of prosecutions, while Cedar Rapids and Marion butchers defend local accuracy and emphasize customer complaints drive quality.
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