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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1993
Page
1
Critics blasted the Linn County budget prompting Supervisor Jean Oxley to propose shifting 50 thousand dollars from capital projects to the human resources budget. Page 1B.
Review notes a mixed performance with Vince Gill underwhelming and Mary Chapin Carpenter delivering stronger presence. The critique labels the show lackluster overall and directs readers to page 3B for full thoughts.
Senator Tom Harkin and former President Richard Nixon reportedly developed a mutual appreciation for each other. Details on page 6B.
Local abortion providers fear a spike in violence following the murder of a Florida physician. They warn the incident signals a broader trend by abortion opponents rising threats near clinics and staff. Details on page 7A.
Laurie Aaron, a top defensive guard, will play her final regular season game in Carver Hawkeye Arena tonight. Wade Lookingbill, key to Iowa’s 21 8 record, faces his last home game Saturday. Details on page 10.
Local conservationists near a $202,000 target to purchase a wildlife area between Palo and Center Point. The 240 acre tract includes a 50 acre Goose Pond body of water.
A light reflection on critics who push ideas forward using humor about Ben Franklin and Jacques Cousteau, noting how skepticism can spark invention and exploration.
Jim Garner, once ready to quit Hollywood, now stars in Barbarians at the Gate premiering on HBO March 20. The actor says he is busier than ever and exploring multiple projects.
A 12-6 vote by the House Human Resources Committee advances a bill to ban smoking in most public areas or require separate ventilation and barriers for any permitted smoking sections. The measure targets restaurants malls and Capitol rotunda and excludes private homes and taverns. Critics say the plan could hurt small eateries and interfere with commerce.
Janet Reno is confirmed by the Senate in a 98 to 0 vote, becoming the first woman to hold the post and the head of the Justice Department under President Clinton. She pledged to work to pride women in America as she assumes leadership amid terrorism and FBI director questions. The White House said she could be sworn in today.
Members of American Legion Hanford Post 5 voted to sell 421 Fourth Ave SE to Cargill Inc for 375000 pending a June 1 option. If completed, the building would be demolished and the site traded to MCI for a parking lot, with Cargill planning an office on the site.
Washington GAO endorsed minting a 1 coin with competitive bidding. PMX Industries Inc in Cedar Rapids may bid to supply material. The coin could save the government about 395 million dollars annually and over 12 billion dollars in 30 years.
The Iowa Coalition for Responsible Franchising urges repeal of the Iowa Franchise Investment Act, arguing the law harms small businesses, costs sales and taxes, and threatens thousands of jobs. It cites major chains like McDonald's and Dairy Queen and calls for a start over with balanced legislation.
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