29 Jul 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1993
Page
1
The city faces a possible expenditure of 400000 dollars to stabilize unstable ravines in a northeast side neighborhood to protect expensive homes from collapse or flood risk. Officials say the work aims to prevent future property damage and safeguard residents.
PMX Industries and ADM Corn Sweeteners clash over future ownership of a street serving both plants in southwest Cedar Rapids. Details on page 1B.
Lisbon Lions boys baseball team rides high heading into semifinal state tournament in Marshalltown against Storm Lake St. Marys. Details on page 10.
Readers lament that every magazine seems to drop a subscription card. The pop up cards clutter the issue while the user faces constant pitches and renewal reminders.
Roger Ebert reviews the film Rising Sun saying controversy over Japan-bashing is not expected despite stars Sean Connery and Wesley Snipes. He calls the movie run of the mill and notes it is featured in Weekend in Friday's Gazette.
The five am collision five miles south of Mount Vernon involved a southbound semi and four northbound vehicles. Judith M. Weihe, 32, of Coralville died, and her unborn child was lost. Three others were injured. The accident occurred about 6:30 am when Waldie crossed the center line into the semi’s path.
Iowa DHS faces criticism focusing on process rather than staff. Marc Baty notes the system’s weaknesses and calls for a new approach in child welfare. The piece cites the Jerry Nelson case to illustrate failures in cross state abuse investigations and the need for reform.
Department of Transportation engineer Mike Jackson announces the reopening of I 380 and Highway 965 between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City after a 14 day detour. A fatal crash on Highway 1 south of Mount Vernon occurred during the detour, but Jackson says the decision to reopen was based on bridge checks and high water measurements on the Iowa River piers.
The Iowa flood coordinator argues public information gaps and low agent commissions hinder coverage. Data show 12 percent of about 50 000 structures in the 100 year flood plain are insured with flood policy. Red Cross tallies note 342 homes and businesses destroyed, 1 300 with major damage, and 13 000 with minor damage.
The House approved Clinton’s national service plan 275 to 152, approving a scaled back program. Tuition aid was trimmed to 9450 from 10000 while stipends and benefits remain, with 25000 participants initially and up to 150000 later. Rep and Dem votes split largely along party lines.
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