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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1992
Page
1
Defending national champion Duke defeated Seton Hall 81 to 69 while Indiana beat Florida State 85 to 74. UCLA edged New Mexico State 85 to 78 and Kentucky topped Massachusetts 87 to 77.
INA Boon director of Midwest Region Four said Thursday that family and youth initiatives will be priorities at the three day regional convention opening at the Sheraton Hotel Cedar Rapids. Details on page 1B.
A public private downtown group will shift focus from retail to adding office jobs in Cedar Rapids' central business district. The Greater Downtown Cedar Rapids Association voted to merge with the SSMID Commission, aiming to guide redevelopment efforts.
Iowa senators on Thursday approved a civil rights bill protecting gay, lesbian, and bisexual people from discrimination. Details on page 2B.
Dubuque native Ann Marie Pfiffner a former Mount Mercy College student pursues a spot on the U S Olympic shooting team. The profile notes her strong chances and Olympic ambition with coverage directing readers to page 6C for details.
A playful line about a bull hidden behind a tapestry, using artful imagery to joke about not seeing the taurus amid decorative frieze work.
A West Branch woman authors a book arguing Iowa’s geology is rich and varied. The work, reviewed in Iowa Today in Saturday's Gazette, presents surprising evidence of the state’s geologic diversity beyond agriculture.
Mike Tyson received a six year term from Marion Superior Court Judge Patricia Gifford for raping Desiree Washington, a 19 year old Miss Black America contestant. Tyson maintained innocence as Harvard lawyer Alan Dershowitz pursued an appeal while a hearing was scheduled.
Defense Secretary Cheney seeks to cut 139,488 National Guard and reserve slots in 1992 1993 saving 2.1 billion, with total cuts reaching 234,000 through 1997 for 20 billion. Powell notes post Soviet bloc era reduces need for reserve units as 80 percent were Europe oriented. The plan faces opposition on Capitol Hill.
Assistant Police Chief Michael Klappholz receives a short suspension after making an improper sexual reference to a secretary about department promotions. The remark reached Police Chief Bud Byrne, while Klappholz cites internal investigation rules and declines further comment.
EPA official Dick Wilson says no changes were made to exclude ethanol in blended fuels under the 1990 Clean Air Act, addressing industry fears sparked by recent warnings. He notes August guidance remains the model and stresses election-year context. Lawmakers press White House to reaffirm ethanol's role and clarify VOC waiver status in the ozone rule.
Linn-Mar school board rejects a shared K-3 school proposal with Marion Independent at Mentzer School. The board votes 6-1 to pursue an additional temporary portable instead, citing cost differences and budget concerns. Former president John Botkin dissents. Marion board will consider two bids for Mentzer on April 13.
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