05 Jun 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1993
Page
1
Eastern Iowans recall the 1966 visit by Robert Kennedy as part of the anniversary observance. The brief notes the popular figure’s impact in the region and references further details on page 5B.
Moorman Equipment Co in Cedar Rapids changes hands as an Illinois firm assumes ownership ending 45 years of family ownership. Details on page 1C.
The Linn County Historical Society unveils an exhibit exploring the county role in the Civil War set to open Sunday. Details appear on The Back Page, 6D.
Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 96 to 88 to reach the NBA championship series for the third straight year. The Bulls secured the victory on the road as they extended their playoff push and gain momentum heading into the finals.
A lighthearted quip stating that free speech is guaranteed in this country only if no one is required to listen, reflecting a humorous take on public discourse.
Iowa City real estate agent Jim Anderson sought an ultimate adventure and skied to the North Pole last month. He unexpectedly swam in the Arctic Ocean and was greeted by a group of partying Europeans after his feat.
Proteus official Jim Ramos estimates Iowa Hispanics could multiply from 32 647 in 1990 to ten times that in the coming decade. He cites housing and bilingual needs as barriers and notes Muscatine as a regional leader in service provision while many areas race to adapt.
In Lewisburg West Virginia a jury found Jacob Beard guilty on two counts of first degree murder for the June 25 1980 slayings of Vicki Durian 26 and Nancy Santomero 19 as they rode with a Rainbow Family gathering in Briery Knob near Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park Beard 47 of Crescent City Florida faces life without parole after no mercy recommendation Greenbrier County Circuit Judge Charles Lobban set a July 16 sentencing Beard had been among five indicted men with one died from choking while others await trial Durian mother of the slain woman said she trusted God for justice and welcomed the verdict as proof of truth
Cindy M. Kamberling and Anne Louise Klein, both 28 and 29, were killed when Klein failed to stop at a stop sign and drove into the rear of an eastbound semi on C Avenue at County Home Road. Dayle Troester of Edgewood drove the truck and was uninjured. The Linn County Sheriff's Department is investigating the crash.
Four area school districts Cedar Rapids College Community Linn-Mar and Marion explore a metropolitan transportation system to cut costs. They currently bus about 12 000 students at just over 3 million dollars annually. The Grant Wood Area Education Agency seeks bids by June 30 1994 for licensed drivers staff scheduling maintenance project management training buses fuel and supplies with bids reviewed by each district board this summer.
IES Industries filed for Iowa Utilities Board approval to merge Iowa Electric Light and Iowa Southern Utilities, creating IES Utilities. The merged company would serve about 325 000 electric customers and 170 000 natural gas customers across 73 counties. While no rate changes are filed, officials caution Iowa Southern customers could face a 10 to 15 percent rise in rates over the next few years, with potential selective reductions first.
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