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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1992
Page
3
A 16 year old Cedar Rapids youth who disappeared with his family in the car Tuesday had undergone brain surgery. His family says his actions may relate to medical problems. Details on page 1B.
Two Windsor Park Apartments residents file a lawsuit alleging negligence by the management following a May 28 fire. The suit seeks accountability and damages for smoke and property losses.
A University of Iowa researcher makes his living by starting fires and monitoring the results for research purposes. Details on page 1B.
Gary Buck, convicted last month in the Evansdale killing of 3-year-old Darren Gerdemann, claims the murder was an act of love. Prosecutors describe the claim as false and plan further statements on page 2B.
California car repair shops tied to Sears, Roebuck & Co. face allegations of defrauding customers. Details listed on page 7C.
NCS Plastics announces an agreement to sell part of its stock enabling the Cedar Rapids based firm to double its recycling operation. Details on page 10C.
A light caption notes that a nuclear missile silo is not a place for a person with hands on experience, delivering a dry humorous quip about expertise and safety in a sensitive setting.
Tom Wilke once vowed to avoid groceries and so did his son Dave Yet the Wilke family maintains a quarter millennium of grocery sales in Monona and Elkader Iowa with Wilke's stores.
The House defeated a proposed balanced budget constitutional amendment 280 to 153, eight nine votes short of the two thirds required for Senate passage. Supporters cited deficit control while opponents called it a political maneuver with no immediate effect on red ink. President Bush supported the plan as lawmakers debated the measure amid election year politics.
Cedar Rapids Community School District elementary and middle schools posted rising ITBS math scores. Seventh grade led with an 81st percentile, up 26 points from 1989, while fourth and sixth grades also advanced. Some declines occurred in third and sixth grades. The five year math plan emphasizes hands on concept understanding in lower grades.
The Iowa GOP convenes in Cedar Rapids to pick 23 national delegates and approve a conservative platform. Debates expected over abolishing the lottery and replacing Education head William Lepley, aligning with a hard-line pro-life stance and opposing the ERA. Governor Branstad's policies clash with platform planks.
President Bush fled to safety as gunfire and tear gas erupted during a Panama visit aimed at supporting democracy. Secret Service moved him to safety at Plaza Porras while locals reportedly fired shots and tear gas canisters were used to quell the crowd. Bush continued to Brazil for the Earth Summit.
Iowa officials warned a July 1 deadline could force last resort layoffs for state workers and delay school aid if Branstad and lawmakers fail to reach a mutual agenda. Medicaid funding shortfalls and vetoed taxes add pressure as agencies scramble to fund raises.
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