17 Jun 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1991
Page
1
Scenes from the Homestead event feature prairie-gold tractors formerly sold at a major local Minneapolis Moline dealership. Photos highlight the machinery during a weekend show.
The Chamber Singers of Iowa City performed Bach The Passion According to St Matthew Sunday. The review notes passionate singing and strong interpretation by the ensemble and soloists.
Merricourt North Dakota marked its centennial with a parade that drew about 1,500 visitors. Emil Geisler and his wife Elsie rode in an open convertible as the town's only residents, receiving a warm reception along Main Street. The Gazette notes its soybean ink and recycled newsprint program with recycling boxes at City Carton and Econo Foods.
A lighthearted note says some towns remain innocent with only window treatment schemes as their shady business.
In Elgin and nearby towns residents face severe damage from Otter Creek floods. The Reierson family abandons their home after a 10 month cycle of waters and mud. Gov Branstad declares Clayton County a disaster area with Fayette County seeking designation. Bridges along Clayton County were washed out or damaged.
Members of the Dieman Bennett Dance Theatre of the Hemispheres in Cedar Rapids perform Elite Sophistications at Celebration of the Arts on the Brucemore estate. The 10th annual festival showcased many children’s activities along with visual and performing artists.
Jamie Bonnichsen, diagnosed with Burkitt's lymphoma at 22 months, beat cancer by age five and received a heart transplant at University Hospitals in Iowa City after three months on the waitlist. On Father's Day he shares his story with his dad Dennis, recounting his Disney World Make A Wish trip granted before his surgery.
Herbert Oberbreckling, 45, sought for 1973 Linn County sodomy and rape, was arrested in Orlando, Florida by FBI and local police while en route to a 10 year prison term. He used the alias Luke with his Florida girlfriend. He is held without bond in Seminole County Jail.
White House Chief of Staff John Sununu defended using a White House limousine and driver to attend a rare-stamp auction in New York and perform Manhattan errands. He cited 24 seven duties and Gray’s prior approval for such travel, stressing the vehicle aids communication and national interests.
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