03 Jun 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1991
Page
1
In Cedar Rapids budding actors auditioned Sunday for the NBC movie In the Best Interest of the Children. More than 600 youths packed St. Matthew's Elementary for the tryouts as organizers plan future callbacks.
Officials monitor Coralville Dam as floodwaters rise behind it while torrential rains soak Eastern Iowa towns. Water levels hover near the spillway as ongoing rainfall sustains high river flows and emergency crews stay alert.
N C alum Sam Perkins hit a clutch three with 14 seconds left to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 1 0 lead over Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the NBA finals. Details on page 10.
A lighthearted item notes collecting as a hobby but warns against collecting lint and garbage. The playful column nudges readers to set limits while enjoying quirky finds and curios. It blends humor with a gentle reminder to curate belongings and avoid excess clutter.
Democratic presidential hopefuls may bypass Iowa if Sen. Tom Harkin runs for president. A favorite son vote could diminish the stature of the first in the nation caucuses and reshape early campaign dynamics.
The Children's Defense Fund reports 12.6 million American children, about 20 percent, were in poverty in 1989, up 2.2 million from a decade earlier. Most poor families with children had earners, and welfare was not the main income source.
Kuwait's emir Jabbar al Ahmed al Sabah announced elections for October 1992, drawing dismay from opposition leaders who favor swift democratization. Critics accuse the move of enabling a docile Parliament while US and other diplomats weigh the dates and reforms, including women's suffrage.
Bob Rivera and Peter Yates, custodians at Kingswood Regional High School, will be the commencement speakers on June 15. The senior class chose them over traditional leaders, praising their humor and close ties to the 630-student school. Rivera and Yates express pride in being seen as caretakers, not just janitors.
George and Thelma Nopoulos were celebrated by the National Association of Soda Jerks for a combined 115 years of service at The Candy Kitchen in Wilton. Betty Davis of Council Bluffs praised them as enduring symbols of nostalgia while patrons packed the shop.
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