29 Mar 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1991
Page
1
Ruben Garza, released on good behavior from the Iowa Men's Reformatory in Anamosa after a 10 year term for the rape and murder of a 14 year old girl, faces possible imprisonment again following three Linn County arrests. Details on page 1B.
Dale Borlaug, founder of Borlaug Systems Inc. in Cedar Rapids, grew a two man operation into an international supplier of fabrication equipment. He died after a heart attack Monday. The company will continue to operate. Details on page 6C.
The leader of the Iowa Democratic Party asked state television stations to provide free air time to candidates in the 1992 U S Senate race. Ads would have to be positive and would appear on the stations.
Gaylord Maxwell of Trailer Life and Motorhome magazines speaks at the UNI Dome outdoor show about who is suited for range vehicle travel. The event highlights practical RV guidance and industry insights.
The 1992 Republican convention will be at the Five Seasons Center in Cedar Rapids on June 12 and 13. It marks the first state GOP convention outside Des Moines since 1980 and is expected to draw about 3 000 delegates to shape the party platform and select delegates to the national convention.
A light joke about an actor who misinterprets his agent’s claim of charisma and visits a dermatologist, playing on the idea that beauty or charm needs dermatological attention.
Iowa's jobless rate rose to 5.9 percent in February with 6,600 more job seekers. Officials expect several months of high unemployment amid recession and seasonal factors, noting the February figure is the highest since June 1987 and up from 5.5 percent in January.
Cedar Rapids native Thomas Offerman, 22, remained in critical condition after a March 21 shooting in Santa Rosa described as an accident linked to mistaken identity. Police say the incident occurred amid heightened scrutiny of police following a recent beating case. Offerman suffered abdominal and liver injuries and was hospitalized in San Francisco after transfer from Santa Rosa.
Tens of thousands of Boris Yeltsin supporters marched in Moscow defying Mikhail Gorbachev while avoiding major clashes with Kremlin troops. Reported beatings by authorities accompanied the protest as reformists in the Russian Parliament gained ground against hard-line Communists after Gorbachev banned the rally.
Former President Reagan endorsed the Brady bill calling for a seven day waiting period for handgun purchases. White House officials indicated flexibility on the bill as Bush administration crime legislation looms. The endorsement coincides with renewed momentum amid gun violence concerns and NRA weakening support.
More than 300 fans assembled at the Iowa Memorial Union Wheelroom to hear actor Harry Goaz and meet fellow enthusiasts at a Twin Peaks party organized by the local C.O.O.P. chapter. Frank Silva, who portrays killer BOB, contracted chicken pox and stayed at the Iowa House.
The forecast highlights risk of tornadoes and flash floods tomorrow with potential severe storms across multiple regions. Officials urge residents to review emergency plans, secure loose items, and stay tuned to local alerts for updates.
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