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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1994
Page
1
Mobilizing residents in the Taylor neighborhood in southwest Cedar Rapids organizers of the Taylor Neighborhood Association plan to unite efforts before crime escalates. Details on page 1B.
Prosecutor and defense clashed over who controls blood samples in preparation for the O J Simpson murder trial. A judge postponed ruling on whether to split the evidence, delaying a key decision.
Gov Nicolae Balanciu of Romania visits Cedar Rapids to press economic links between his province and Iowa. He says the region and Iowa share common economic interests and cooperation opportunities. Details on page 6D.
Treasurers in Linn County and nearby counties can now quickly determine whether vehicle registration applicants must carry insurance. Details on page 1B.
Governor Terry Branstad called for changes to regulations governing lobbying of state officials. details referenced to page 4B.
The Cedar Rapids Kernels announced that manager Tom Lawless remains suspended for two additional games following an earlier indefinite suspension. Details appeared on page 1D.
Young members of the Grant Wood All City Drum Corps learn more than rhythm. They are taught to treat every body with equality as part of community life in Slayton. Residents of Wednes day Gazette report.
The Congressional Budget Office tentatively finds a modest health reform would be far cheaper and more workable than feared, lacking employer mandates and price controls. If finalized it could shift moderate Republicans and conservative Democrats toward milder reforms while Clinton pursues universal coverage.
Shawn Kelley, 23, of 1038 Mount Vernon Rd SE, drowned at the Park Towne Apartments pool in Cedar Rapids during noon hour. Lifeguard Aaron Hintz and bystanders performed CPR for about 30 minutes before Kelley was pronounced dead at Mercy Medical Center. An autopsy found no other cause, and authorities noted drownings are rare at private pools with lifeguards.
A 16 year old Ottumwa student, Michael Coffman, was charged with first degree murder by delinquency after a classmate Jeremy Allen was killed at Ottumwa High School. Witnesses say Coffman and Allen argued while educators and police work to determine if prosecutors will try Coffman as an adult.
In a White House ceremony President Clinton presiding Israel Prime Minister Rabin and King Hussein of Jordan signed The Washington Declaration ending the state of belligerency between the two nations. The accord commits both to pursue a permanent peace treaty and to intensify talks.
The Gazette hosts an In The Neighborhood celebration at Five Seasons Mobile Homes Estate on Cedar Rapids northeast side. From 3 to 7 30 p m on the estate clubhouse lawn at 3421 Blairs Ferry Rd NE Gazette reporters will gather ideas for stories and photos while refreshments are served and a 13 week subscription prize is offered.
Betsy Kutter Phyllis Fleming Dale Kueter Mark Bowden Diane Langton Tom Fruehling and Marlene Lucas participate in a neighborhood gathering with a reading workshop by Oline Stigers and Eileen Woods of The Gazette. Mike Deupree signs as columnist. Audrey Hauter distributes voter info and helps registration. A group photo and Q&A with Mayor Larry Serbousek and Commissioner J D Smith follow.
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