20 Jun 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1991
Page
1
Kerry Sanders waited in the early hours with a pipe wrench at Ellis Boat Harbor after burglars hit a concession stand. A citizen's arrest led to the capture of three teens during a stakeout. further details follow on page 1B.
A former sheet metal factory in southeast Iowa City has been repurposed into a condo style complex where small business owners can buy space to reduce costs instead of leasing. Details on page 6D.
A Pennsylvania doctor faces trial for allegedly supplying Hulk Hogan and four other professional wrestlers with steroids over a year starting in 1988. The case aims to document broader steroid use in the World Wrestling Federation. Hogan's lawyer reportedly seeks to keep him out of the proceedings.
Montgomery Ward and Co. resumes mail order with specialty catalogs in apparel and home furnishings. The company ended its $1.2 billion catalog business in 1985 after a $75 million loss in its final year, and said the revival is to begin this year.
A humorous note suggests a mandatory waiting period before obtaining a gun or a marriage license. The quip plays on policy ideas to provoke a wry smile about precaution and controversy.
The Senate passed a $123 billion five year federal highway bill sending it to the House by a 91 to 7 vote. Iowa would receive almost $1.3 billion, enabling the Cedar Rapids to St Louis and St Paul corridor to advance. Grassley says the money gives Iowa discretion to fund the Avenue of the Saints project and Branstad has made it a top priority. A Grassley amendment waives commercial driver license rules for farm supply transport.
Iowa public universities warn that $100 million more state funding cuts could force academic program reductions. Presidents Rawlings Jischke and Curris say they will use strategic plans to shift funds from weaker programs to protect core strengths while avoiding across the board cuts.
The 72nd Annual Women's International Bowling Congress Tournament closes in Cedar Rapids after 78 days drawing about 45 000 bowlers and generating up to 25 million dollars in business. Iowa teams excel with nine of the top 20 in Division II, while visitors praise hospitality and stay friendly notes amid riverboat casino trips.
Waco Construction won a contract to repair 3200 feet of sidewalk and add 10 handicap ramps at a price of 30617 after a misprint listed ramp cost at 2.50 each. The error could have raised the total to 33091 but the unit prices stood. City and 83 property owners will share costs, with a 10 year assessment option.
Pablo Escobar, head of the Medellin cartel, surrendered in Envigado hours after Colombia’s Constituent Assembly voted to ban extraditions. Officials foresee continued trade. courts to prosecute traffickers at home. Escobar faces possible prison terms under new system, with eight-year ceiling discussed.
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