23 Mar 2001
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 2001
Page
1
Star Trek fans note a Riverside birthplace for Captain James T. Kirk on March 22, 2228. The claim, echoed in DETAILS 1B, calculates 227 years to the date.
Larry Cahill of North Liberty leads his Cahill racing team back on the Indy Racing Northern Light Series for a fourth season with two new drivers joining the lineup. Texas Tech chancellor says he will hire Bob Knight, with an announcement due after 5 p.m. today.
Space officials report Mir’s propulsion fired once more sending the station toward a midnight crash in the Pacific. The alert comes as investors watch Dow Jones approach bear market territory amid a broad market sell-off. Cedar Rapids revives drum and bugle corps the Emerald Knights form an alumni group. details on other events are listed.
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Vermont sheep seized from a farm were transported in two cattle trucks to the national veterinary laboratory in Ames for brain testing to rule out mad cow disease. Dr. William Buisch stressed the need for an accurate diagnosis and public safety. A second flock may be gathered as authorities proceed with testing and culling.
In Cedar Rapids a Linn-Mar civil suit over sending 15 year old Tony Ette home from a San Antonio school trip was dismissed. Judge Conrey allowed one count for trip costs which was later dropped. Tony’s attorney plans an appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court.
FDA approved a wristwatch like GlucoWatch that sends tiny currents through the skin to monitor blood sugar, supplementing finger prick tests. It is not for children, and many adults will still need finger tests. the device costs 400 dollars plus disposable sensors, with training required.
State Auditor reports the fair operated at a 1.2 million loss in 2000, its fourth loss in five years, while State Fair Manager asserts depreciation on major renovations hides a 202,000 profit. Attendance reached a record 979,000 with food and merchandise cashing in, and grandstand acts yielded substantial net returns amid over 10 million in revenue.
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