05 Mar 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1993
Page
1
The trial of the man charged with stabbing Destiny Dawn Wright to death remains scheduled for March 15 in Linn County District Court after a second change of venue denial. Details on page 1B.
Rick Nugent, a Garnaville glass craftsman, works in a secluded studio south of town to create doors, windows and art objects in nationwide demand. Details on page 1B.
A Thursday House subcommittee vote failed to reach the four votes needed to move a death penalty reinstatement bill forward in Iowa. The panel approved only three votes, stalling the bid. Details on page 7A.
The Iowa wrestling team heads to Ohio State seeking its 23rd Big Ten championship and aiming for a 20th straight title. Details on page 1C.
A former Iowan and expert fly fisher, who fished over 650 days in Florida in the last four years, says he has encountered few other fly fishermen there. Forest and Stream, page 50.
Federal agents rounded up 116 suspects across 53 locations as part of the crackdown on telephone scams. The operation targeted a wide network of swindlers using deceptive caller tactics to defraud victims. Further details were to be reported on page 6C.
A witty quip notes that a sucker is needed to get milk from a bottle, presenting a light joke on clever schemes and everyday challenges.
Connie Sellecca, newly married, filmed on location in Paris and Budapest for NBC's Passport to Murder. The suspense saga premieres Sunday night as reported in TV Vision in Saturday’s Gazette.
Mohammed Salameh 25, Jersey City, charged with aiding and abetting the World Trade Center bombing and a related fire. He faces life in prison if convicted after being held without bail. Police say a rented van carried the bomb and fragments were found at the blast site.
Iowa City attorney says snow plow driver Charles Pence may have caused Chris Street's death by speeding. A hired firm re examined police data and found Pence likely traveled 54 to 56 mph in a 45 mph zone. Street died after his car entered Highway 1 from a Highland Inn driveway. Kimberly Vinton survived, charged for not wearing a seat belt.
In Lansing on Thursday Michigan Court of Appeals judges pressed Suellyn Scarecchia on why Michigan should override Iowa custody decisions in Jessica Schmidt’s case. The Schmidts seek reversal of Washtenaw County court orders allowing the DeBoers to keep Jessica, born Feb. 8, 1991, arguing parental rights and best interests.
Collins Commercial Avionics will cut about 80 jobs in Cedar Rapids Decorah Manchester and Sumner over the next two months. The action follows Boeing plans to shed 27 000 jobs by 1994 as aviation demand dips. Collins employs about 6 000 worldwide.
Rockwell International produces guidance systems for low visibility approaches and departures while Sundstrand develops flight control systems and instruments.
Iowa motorists dodge numerous potholes amid thawing winter. IDOT budgets 1.5 million to patch, Cedar Rapids reports the worst pothole season, Linn County details axle deep holes, cold mix used, with a 250000 dollar all weather patching machine in trial to boost efficiency.
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