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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1999
Page
1
Ramblin reports Fred Fredericks has earned no income from his 1956 foam paintbrush patent due to overly detailed description hindering sales. The note highlights patent issues and potential investor caution.
The Iowa City West girls soccer team defeated City High to reach the state quarterfinals Friday in Muscatine. Details, 4C.
Six fatal accidents last weekend raised concerns as Iowa DOT reports 186 deaths this year, near 1997 pace. Officials attribute fatalities to fatigue intoxication unsafe passing and speeding with rare wrong side driving incidents noted amid Hills Keystone and Hills area crashes.
Analysts say divorce is a major factor in financial problems that affect women more than men. Most respondents report a bad buying experience in the past year. Details appear in Accent.
The 16th annual Freedom Festival opens Thursday with new attractions, including a Birthday Bash honoring Cedar Rapids' 150th year. A preview features an 11 day calendar, map and details in Freedom Festival '99, with a special section in Wednesday's Gazette.
Marion Iowa bar Fox Den seeks stay on license revocation as owner Terry Heady appeals to the Iowa Supreme Court. Attorney Frank Nidey says the stay would keep the liquor license active during the appeal while a potential adult entertainment permit could extend operations. The city ordinance restricts sexually oriented venues near churches schools and residential areas, and first applies since 1996. The club previously operated under a state license without a city permit. Dancers would remain partially clothed under existing rules if an adult entertainment permit is granted.
A blast in Negrovce, 20 miles west of Pristina, killed two Nepalese soldiers and two civilians as peacekeepers cleared mines and booby traps. NATO confirmed Serb forces withdrew and KLA pledged to disarm, amid NATO ending its air campaign.
William Morehead’s three day escape ends with his arrest in central Iowa. Warden John Ault reviews the outside work program for 50 to 70 inmates at Anamosa State Penitentiary and states all participants may be reclassified after Morehead’s capture.
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