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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1994
Page
1
Three Arab nations agreed to resume peace talks with Israel on Friday. The PLO moved toward the negotiating table after the U N Security Council condemned the Hebron mosque massacre in a unanimous vote.
In the 1920s Cedar Rapids firefighters extended their role beyond protection by forming a saxophone band. The C R crew performed for residents and events, blending public safety with community entertainment. Details on page 1B.
Performance showcases Nina Swanson delivering a powerful Lettice role at Theatre Cedar Rapids in Peter Shaffer's Lettice and Lovage. The review highlights an evening of strong acting, wit, and engaging stagecraft, with a focus on Swanson's command and the production's vivid energy.
Cedar Rapids Prairie meets Davenport West in the Class 4A state final tonight. Page 1C provides game details and timing.
Rockwell Collins Commercial Avionics plans to cut 82 jobs with about 50 employees expected to be laid off. Spokesperson notes the workforce reduction as details run on page 6C.
The Netherlands Embassy announced a new tulip variety named Hillary Clinton. First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton will christen the tulip at a ceremony at the Netherlands Residence as part of 400th anniversary celebrations, with over 11 000 tulips on display.
Citizens say filing a civil suit may wait years before action. The Gazette notes Iowa held about 39 000 civil cases pending at year end 1993, with many litigants facing long delays before trials.
Iowa House backed a major gambling package 51 49 as opponents warned against tribal offers. Three Native tribes planned to discuss Monday with Gov Branstad while critics dismissed the move as a last minute ploy to kill the bill. The measure would lift wager limits at tracks and riverboats, allow slot machines, raise the betting age, and direct funds to debt reduction and at risk youth programs.
A Carlson Nidey study on Linn County domestic assault shows tougher Iowa law may lower conviction rates while sending more batterers to jail. Conviction rates fell from 84.1 to 71.8 and 65.2 percent after 1991 changes, yet jail sentences rose for those convicted.
Telecom USA Publishing alleges antitrust violations by US West and related entities over the sale of white and yellow page listings. The suit filed in the Northern District of Iowa seeks damages and an end to alleged unfair practices, citing monopoly power and price disparities.
A Harvard study finds heart patients face about 2.3 times higher risk of a heart attack in the two hours after anger. Researchers say anger can be an immediate trigger, though overall risk remains small. The work was presented at the American Heart Association epidemiology meeting.
State Climatologist Harry Hillaker notes spring began on March 1 for data purposes, despite Sunday being labeled first day of spring. He says the vernal equinox has little weather significance, while Iowa enjoyed three dry weeks boosting farming prospects. He warns winter could return.
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