09 Mar 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1991
Page
1
A colleague of Glen Muzingo claims he supplied a mercury switch to the Urbana man in the previous summer, though the helper questioned Muzingo’s purpose. Page 1B contains full details.
Sen. Beverly Hannon of Anamosa chairs the committee that will decide if the parental notification bill survives this legislative session. Details on page 4B.
The Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce economic development division announced Momentum '90s surpassed its $2.7 million goal with $2.85 million raised so far. Campaign leaders expect up to $3.1 million before the end next month, with 64 new company pledges not in the last drive.
Procter & Gamble may expand its Iowa City plant by as much as 250000 square feet. Details on page 6C.
An Iraqi army major was seized by Kuwaiti soldiers Friday near Kuwait City. An Associated Press photographer captured the moment on film. Details on Back Page, 14D.
Cedar Rapids Kennedy defeats the Warriors 68 to 66 to clinch the 3A district title, avenging a previous loss to the same giant killer. Details on page 1C.
A light quip notes that aging rabbits are identifiable by their gray fur. The joke plays on a standard expression about age and appearance.
U.S. troops arrive home to yellow ribbons and embraces while Iraq frees two American prisoners and 40 Western journalists, as Kuwait lies ruined after seven months of Iraqi occupation. Families express joy and relief amid ongoing Middle East turmoil and regional insurrection. Iran backs rebels, and fighting spreads around Basra and Baghdad.
Toyota Motor Insurance Services of Torrance California plans a Cedar Rapids customer service office opening in July with 20 staff and 50 within a year. The center could grow to 150 to 200 employees later as sales expand, and Michael Deaderick notes other Toyota units may relocate here based on success.
Iowa City native Odd Buchanan, a Gazette alumnus now with the Philadelphia Inquirer, was among 40 journalists held by the Iraqi government while covering civil unrest in southern Iraq. His father said the Red Cross informed them he is safe and in custody in Geneva. Ground transport to Amman was being arranged.
Rod Hanson, a naval corpsman, returns from Desert Shield to marry Julie Philipp in Cedar Rapids. Their son Tyler James, born Jan. 5, will attend the ceremony as Hanson greets family and about 80 Desert Shield supporters at the airport.
Toyota Motor Insurance Services, a Toyota unit based in Torrance California, establishes a Cedar Rapids location at Edgewood Road NE for claims processing and customer service. The firm expands from 20 employees to potentially 150 200 as new products roll out, licensing 36 states and extending warranties for Toyota owners.
U S Labor Department data show nearly 500000 more Americans join the unemployed in February raising the jobless rate to 6.5 percent. Analysts note continued layoffs threaten consumer spending despite Fed moves to cut interest rates and bolster the economy.
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