10 Mar 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1992
Page
1
Cedar Rapids public schools have formed a partnership with the Cedar Rapids Symphony School of Music to offer third grade violin instruction at no cost to the district. The program aims to introduce young students to violin through lessons funded by the partnership. Details on page 1B.
Teri Lass of Norwalk pleaded innocent Monday to a first degree murder charge in the death of her 6 day old son. The case involves a newborn infant and the defendant's response followed officials' statements and court proceedings.
Governor Terry Branstad unveils a statewide plan to curb sexual harassment and discrimination in state departments. He says offenders will face discipline and possible termination. Details appear on page 4B.
Northwest Airlines announces lower fares on domestic tickets bought at least 30 days in advance. The move targets travelers who plan ahead, with details to be found on page 8D.
Constantine Curris of the University of Northern Iowa appears on a list released Monday naming 145 candidates for the University of Wisconsin System presidency. He also criticized Iowa lawmakers for cuts to UNI's budget. Details on page 6B.
A lighthearted quip notes an optimist sees the bright side of someone else’s misfortune and finds humor in everyday slips and failures.
Susan Bondy reports in the Gazette that a research firm now provides bank safety scores from zero to five stars via phone. The rating reflects the financial health of each bank and aims to help customers assess risk quickly.
Western Iowa bore the brunt of a blizzard as northeast Iowa saw limited snowfall. Rock Rapids recorded eight inches with 35 mph gusts while Davenport reported a thundersnow shower. Schools closed early in northeast Iowa and travel deteriorated with near zero visibility in Clinton Louisa Muscatine and Scott counties. Authorities logged several accidents but no major injuries as roads were shut across Wyoming Colorado Nebraska and Minnesota.
Iowa Senator Tom Harkin quits the Democratic presidential bid raising questions about his 1996 reelection prospects and the liberal wing's future. GOP figures say the move helps Republicans while party leaders note delegates can realign at county conventions. Harkin’s exit sparks debate over his liberal New Deal message and its appeal to voters.
Washington Post reports Clinton poised to win a large share of 783 Democratic delegates on Super Tuesday across 11 states with Florida pivotal. Tsongas leads in Rhode Island and home state Massachusetts while Brown eyes caucuses. Bush seeks another GOP victory margin against Buchanan. Florida result could redefine front runner status and media interpretation.
The FTC is reportedly reviewing practices of Eastern Iowa Health Care Inc. an IPA with 230 physicians in Linn County Cedar Rapids. Dan Langfield says a non public inquiry began in June and all materials were supplied by September. FTC notes IPAs raise anti trust concerns if competition is restrained.
Des Moines native Arry H. Carter, former Iowa American Atheists leader and 39 year old Cedar Rapids newcomer, cites holes cut in dollar bills replacing the motto and eye of God as illegal religious graffiti. He has long opposed taxpayer-funded prayer and once fought a hospital chaplaincy case at Broadlawns. Page 6A.
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