26 Jun 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1990
Page
1
Several young falcons on the Telecom USA 3A building staged a Monday departure from their nest to circle downtown. Four male birds marked with orange and green paint joined another male while two female falcons struggle with flight due to more body down. The birds are expected to attempt flying today.
The Sporting News College Football Yearbook places Iowa at 36th after finishing 5-6 last season. Michigan, Illinois, Ohio State, and Michigan State rank ahead in the Big Ten, while Iowa State and Auburn are highlighted in national projections. Notre Dame is listed at No. 2.
Cedar Rapids saw a 30 percent rise in existing home sales in May while national sales declined. The report contrasts local growth with a wider downturn, highlighting a stronger regional market in May.
A humorous quip notes that gifting elaborate china to a spouse can sidestep dishwashing duties. The line plays on domestic roles and the cheerful sting of practical jokes about marriage.
The Supreme Court 6 to 3 upheld an Ohio law banning abortions for unmarried minors under 18 without parental notice or court approval. It struck down a Minnesota requirement to inform both parents but allowed waivers via judges. The decisions split 5 to 4 on Minnesota, with Justice O Connor pivotal, fueling debate over Roe v Wade prospects.
Iowa leaders clash over abortion limits as Supreme Court decisions push decisions back to states. Democrats see parental notification as a likely 1990s target while GOP and House leaders insist on cautious action and political timing.
Donald L. Roby 57, formerly vice president at Kirkwood Community College, was hired by the NICC board to lead the Calmar campus operations. He replaces Ron Hutkin who left March 16 after contract nonrenewal and returns to NICC after six years. Roby starts July 16. prior NICC roles included assistant superintendent and districtwide instruction VP amid morale concerns at the college.
The Supreme Court by a 5-4 vote held states may bar family members from ending life support for persistently comatose patients lacking clear proof of the patient’s wishes. The decision centers on Nancy Cruzan and allows guardians to refuse nutrition and hydration only with strong evidence of the patient’s intent. Justice Rehnquist led the majority. dissenters urged recognition of dying with dignity.
Fang Lizhi, China's leading dissident, and his wife Li Shuxian depart from the U S Embassy in Beijing aboard a U S Air Force plane to London. They will pursue research positions at Cambridge University as Britain grants six month visas. The release comes ahead of a major economic summit in Houston and amid renewed Chinese loan negotiations.
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