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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1996
Page
1
The husband of Debra Riffey of Shellsburg confirmed a body found in the Cedar River Sunday morning is likely his wife, though officials have not positively identified it. The missing 40 year old woman disappeared Christmas Day and a Cedar River autopsy was planned for today.
On the eve of Chinese war games, Taiwan reports outlying islands o f Wuchiu and the Chu Islands bolstering defenses against a potential landing. Evacuations squeeze hundreds from Chu Islands while Beijing pressures Taiwan ahead of presidential elections.
Britain expands surveillance culture as cameras monitor parking garages housing estates stores and offices. People watch intimate moments in stock rooms elevators and living rooms with tapes sold to adults for about 15. Producers source footage from insurers security firms and local authorities. The country lacks a robust privacy bill of rights to curb government intrusions.
More than 100 entries joined Cedar Rapids 21st annual St Patrick’s Day Parade along downtown streets. Spectators praised mild temperatures and breaks in the clouds while many found viewing spots and parking on Sunday afternoon.
Winners include Ed McGinty Memorial Award to Cargill for best commercial entry and Don Rahel Memorial Award to St. Jude's Sweet Corn Festival for best costume. Other honors go to St. Francis Religious Books for best graphics, Shawn Murray for Annual Irish Colleen, with Dyersville Pub as Commercial and County Johnson Irish for Private Group. Regi s/LaSalle win Band while Olympic Potato Sack Racers take Walking and Kelly Brian Malone lauded in Vehicle. Best Original Female Costume awarded to St. Francis Religious Center Women and Best Original Male Costume to a Violinist from Firstar. theme listed as Christeen Faille.
Bryan Grimes, 23, accepted an Alford plea to involuntary manslaughter in a Lone Tree man’s death to avoid a second trial. The case details reference the FFA Historical and Ag Museum in La Porte City and recall memories of the milking parlor churns and the religion room pump organ.
Mount Vernon plans a September opening for the Mellen Honors College with Professor Frederic Will aiming for a 20 student inaugural class. Details appear on 3B. Lawmakers plan to resolve tax relief and spending issues within the next month. details on 8B.
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