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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1996
Page
11
A brief non scientific notebook notes general public sentiment on current issues. It records casual impressions from readers and reflects common viewpoints without scientific polling rigor.
Today March 13 1996 Linn County boards and city councils hold meetings from 2 a.m. to 7 p.m. at various locations including City Hall and Kirkwood College. Cedar Rapids Mayor Lee Clancey also plans council and video events with Lenten luncheon and arts programs running through the day.
Lottery results show Pick 4 evening 2 1 5 8 and Pick 3 evening 9 5 6. Jackpot stands at 2 million with 6 of 54 drawing details and midday Pick 3 2 0 9.
Birth announcements from Mercy and St Luke's list five new babies between March 9 and March 12 with parents Pamela Burkle, Karen Thompson, Sarah Harford, Susan Kithcart, and their spouses. Also shows cumulative totals for March 8 9 11 and yearly totals compiled by MidAmerican Energy Co.
A farmhouse at 1101 E Main St Robins burned to the ground on a bright Tuesday with a stiff wind aiding flames. Dennis Stevenson of Executive Construction said the cost could reach 50 000 to 60 000 and noted the area is planned for a large housing development. Firefighters from Robins Hiawatha Alburnett and Marion and the Linn County Rescue squad fought the blaze with cause undetermined though Stevenson suspects an electrical basement fire.
Linn County parole officer accuses Bernard Elroy Wedlund Jr. of sexual relations with a 16 year old who is five months pregnant. Wedlund, a 1992 third degree sex abuse convict, remains jailed on a $10 000 bond pending parole status review.
Voters at the Red Cross building Cedar Rapids Public Library and Washington weigh home rule charter with part time council and full time mayor versus commission and council manager options. Citizens argue for professional hires checks and balances accountability and city needs.
Witnesses identify injuries to Theresa in a Mount Vernon case involving Robert Coer, a truck driver, and his wife Marcella. Anna Oliver says she saw no one harm the child, while doctors cite skull fractures and brain damage from blunt head trauma.
Gov. Terry Branstad will honor Jefferson High School with the First in the Nation in Education award at a Thursday assembly. The school earned the 1994-95 recognition after a rigorous application and site visit process with 27 staff members contributing to the submission. Truman and Taylor elementary schools will receive site visits during this year's competition.
The Gazette lists drunken driving cases with arrest times and locations. Robbery charges allege second degree theft of skateboards after assaults in the 2000 block of Sharwood Road NE.
About 75 Taiwanese students at the University of Iowa rallied on the Pentacrest to protest Chinese live ammunition exercises near Taiwan. They urged recognition of Taiwan as separate from China and called for public support for democracy and U.S. backing.
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