15 Jun 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1990
Page
1
The second group of peregrine falcons will arrive Tuesday to Cedar Ranide for release. Seven young birds are headed to the hacking site atop Telecom USA Rapids, eight birds survived the transport.
Colorado comedian Chris Fonseca known as Crazy Legs headlines a Cedar Rapids weekend show. He performs stand up despite cerebral palsy and has drawn audiences from coast to coast with his one liners. Details on page 10B.
Detroit Pistons toppled Portland 92 to 90 in a hard fought game. The victory bolsters Detroit’s title push with standout play from key veterans and solid defense down the stretch.
Special day features free lunch and music with Leo Greco Frank Buhr Gem's Baton Corps Shriner clowns and calliope. Magician Mark Pittman Nick Saunders balloon act Mark Sparks and more attractions. Admission two dollars before four p m two dollars ages 12 and under. Grandstand free at 7 30 p.m. All Iowa Stock Car Championship on asphalt track.
A lighthearted note from today mentions a visit to the Sprout Cafe’s all-you-can-eat buffet as a mood lift. The casual outing reflects small-town dining chatter and everyday leisure.
California’s American Realty Constructors of Berkeley buys the Roosevelt Hotel at 200 First Ave NE Cedar Rapids from Resolution Trust Corp for $1.2 million. The RTC sale transfers control to a limited partnership with Wester Financial Group of Berkeley as general partner. The deal ends hotel uncertainty.
Emily Pousmanbong was pulled from the Tama Toledo pool at 2 12 p m and not breathing. Lifeguard Jill Ridout signaled for help as Penny Rutledge performed CPR and revived the girl. Emily was stabilized at a local hospital and then transferred for further care.
The Senate passed a bill requiring up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for family emergencies and caregiving with health insurance kept and job restoration guaranteed. President Bush threatened a veto, and the House approved the measure 237 to 187.
The House Agriculture Committee approved a five year farm bill freezing subsidies at current levels and strengthening swampbuster protections to improve wetlands and water quality. The measure totals 55 billion dollars for crop supports, with critics warning of income losses for farmers over five years.
U S Bankruptcy Judge Michael Melloy approved Cedar Rapids Meats doing business as Farmstead Foods to modify its labor agreement with Local P-3 of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union and considered leasing the bacon buts area to Quality Chef Foods for six months. The union plans informational picketing and aims to organize the lessee. The deal hinges on contract language and five year lease restrictions.
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