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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1992
Page
1
Cubs blank Phillies 0. Reds 7 over Braves 4. Expos 6 defeated Pirates 2. Cardinals 4 edged Mets 3. Giants vs Padres and Astros vs Dodgers noted as late games.
Recycled tire rubber is used in a road repaving experiment near Dysart in Tama County Iowa. Officials say the approach is untested in the state and details are on page 1B.
Neighborhood residents protested LaSalle High School plan to upgrade the football field for varsity night games. School officials defend the move as economically motivated despite community opposition. Details on page 1B.
T. Graham Brown wowed inaugural Freedom Music Fest crowd with a blues based blend of country and rock. The review notes his stage presence and genre fusion as a standout moment of the event.
Rodney King was arrested again in Los Angeles in a domestic dispute. Amnesty International called for scrutiny of police use of excessive force by city officers and sheriff's deputies. Details on page 130.
Bankrupt districts loom as Iowa schools cut staff and programs and borrow money to cover bills. At least one area district explored bankruptcy options, signaling widespread financial strain across districts per page 1A of Sunday's Gazette.
U N Secretary General Boutrous Boutros-Ghali orders Serb forces to stop the offensive in Sarajevo within 48 hours or face consequences. A Security Council move to authorize a relief operation may follow as humanitarian aid is threatened by the siege.
Cedar Rapids religious leaders grapple with eight church burglaries and two thefts in a month. Residents, led by Eileen Schoenherr and others, seek prayers and justice as detectives pursue culprits. The community questions how thieves could target places of worship.
Iowa lawmakers face a January 1 1993 gift limit of three dollars per day that will apply to food and drink. Lobbyists warn receptions will shrink and reduce access to lawmakers as part of broader ethics rule revamps following the Iowa Trust scandal.
Navy Secretary H Lawrence Garrett III resigns accepting responsibility for leadership failure after the Tailhook convention in Las Vegas where 26 women report sexual assault. President Bush and Defense Secretary Cheney pledge full investigation and zero tolerance for harassment.
Cedar Rapids plant Cherry-Burrell Packaging changes to Evergreen Packaging Equipment after United Dominion Industries sold Cherry-Burrell to International Paper. Associates note the historical name remains with the parent company while the plant continues dairy carton machinery work. Mike Shoemaker won a naming contest with a plaque and a weekend gift.
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