11 Mar 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1992
Page
1
A feature profile on a 91 year old woman from C R highlighting her long life, daily routines, health outlook, and community ties as she remains active and engaged in local affairs. The piece notes her memories, milestones, and enduring spirit.
Mary Parsons allowed a homeless woman to stay in her northeast side home for 10 days last summer. In November the woman was arrested on drug charges and used Parsons’ address as her own, triggering trouble for Parsons. Details on page 1B.
James Walker, 53, who married three women without divorcing any, was arrested after his third wife Marjorie Walker reported him. He faces up to four years in prison if convicted of bigamy, a felony, while living with his fourth wife, a 28 year old he wed in June 1991.
Analysts say aggressive pricing and product parity are turning the personal computer business into a clone of the highly competitive consumer electronics market. Details on page 5C.
Jefferson defeated Wahlert 61 to 59 to snap a 25 year substate drought in boys basketball. Regis rolled past Anamosa 52 to 44 to advance to the state tournament.
Christian Nelson, 98, the western Iowa shopkeeper and teacher who created the Eskimo Pie ice cream bar, died Sunday in Laguna Hills California. He developed the treat in 1921 at Onawa and later partnered with Russell Stover to patent the Eskimo Pie.
A light note on lawyers needing to make sound arguments the more sound the better.
Tomorrow the Gazette highlights the laser as a versatile 20th century invention. It notes its roles from healing patients to cooking and peeling potatoes.
Clinton dominates South with overwhelming margins over Tsongas securing early Democratic lead. Bush claims eight states, Buchanan protest vote fades as Dole signals endgame. Duke’s candidacy barely registers while Clinton heads to Midwest primaries with momentum.
Clinton, the Arkansas governor, solidified his frontrunner status with 40 percent of pledged delegates already allocated. Bush won multiple states against Buchanan, who framed his loss as a party split. Four months remain before the Democratic nomination, with Illinois and Michigan looming as potential clinchers.
A Des Moines group led by attorney David Belin and Citadel Communications both submit bid offers near 12.5 to 13.75 million for WOI-TV. Duff & Phelps analyzes value and criticizes prior broker remarks affecting bids. Regents vote next week on ISU recommendation to sell to Belin group.
Iowa House Speaker Bob Arnould says layoffs and DHS cutbacks threaten child safety as investigations of abuse grow overloaded. DHS Director Palmer and Governor spokesman Vohs dispute the claim, urging budget balance and focus on stressed families without broader failings.
Patrick Roby, counsel for the Senate Ethics Committee probes, says the 45 0 reprimand of Sen Joe Welsh for a conflict of interest will deter future unethical actions and spur a revamped ethics process. He notes the public outrage over the Iowa Trust Fund scandal and Welsh resignation as Senate president.
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