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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 2000
Page
1
Emergency personnel rehearse disaster response for a simulated F-4 tornado in Linn County. Helicopter flight paths and ground team actions outline the sequence used to trace damage and coordinate rescue, shelter, and debris clearance during the drill.
Marion police believed a tombstone found last week in a parking lot could be placed, but Edwin Kuchera’s grave already has a stone. The item appears on page 3B with brief details.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Cal Eldred and his wife Christi purchased a large home in the Bannock Burn development on Abbotsford Road SE, with an assessed value of 459703. The report appears on page 1B.
Alliant Energy Corp commissioned a microturbine unit at Grandview Acres care center. Details indicate a 7B figure or investment in the project.
The three day event tees off this morning at 7 30 at Hunters Ridge. Details in 1C.
Recreation in Saturdays Gazette highlights how camping no longer implies roughing it as improved facilities add comforts and small luxuries, making the outdoors more attractive for weekend outings and family trips.
Gazette reports gas prices surged about a dime in a day to around $1.70 in parts of Iowa as state energy analyst David Downing ties higher prices to demand. He cites Americans driving gas hogs and higher speeds as key factors, noting U.S. demand of about 9 million gallons daily versus 8.3 million refine capacity.
An AP obtained draft overview of a 21st century climate assessment by twelve government agencies and hundreds of scientists. It warns of rising temperatures by 5 to 10 degrees, disappearing Alpine meadows, coastal wetlands, stranded barrier islands, higher seas, and inland water system redesigns, with some praise for potential warmer winters but strong critiques of the bleak outlook.
A Cedar Rapids survey shows voters are evenly split on approving a bond to build and repair schools though many projects are viewed as important. Support rose with detailed build needs but fell when costs of a 147 million bond were disclosed. Superintendent Lew Finch will ask the board about delaying the ballot and consider a smaller five year plan.
Washington AP reported the Senate defeated the White House backed patients rights bill 51 to 48. GOP senators accused Democrats of political calculation while Iowa's Tom Harkin voted for the bill and Chuck Grassley opposed it. Senator Gramm denounced Kennedy's tactics as cynical, while Kennedy defended limited talks as ongoing but unproductive. House Republicans signaled support for a broader federal role in health care reform.
The bill would ease emergency room and specialist access, require gynecologist visits without primary care referrals, and authorize suits against HMOs for denied care. House support previously came from most Democrats and some Republicans as part of a bipartisan push. Rep Collin Peterson noted DHHS could ensure insurance availability where private insurers withdraw. The House GOP seeks a campaign-season display of bipartisanship.
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