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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1992
Page
1
Leaders begin negotiations with Gov. Branstad to tackle spending cuts controls deficit reduction and tax increases in a bid to address Iowa's fiscal challenges. The meetings aim to hammer out decisions behind closed doors with details on page 5B.
The Mini Page reports Spain marks the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus first voyage to the New World. The country features castles cathedrals bullfights and flamenco dancers.
The Coca-Cola Co promotes Breakmate tabletop dispensers for small offices unaided by vending machines. About 30,000 units are in use nationwide after five years, with refinements and ads targeting office management publications. Details on page 8B.
The Gazette highlights use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint as part of its commitment to the future. Readers are urged to drop newspapers for recycling in boxes at City Carton, econofoods, and Hy-Vee locations in Marion and nearby areas.
A humorous line notes that humans alone nap only when not tired and rise when tired, turning a simple quip about human behavior into a playful meditation on fatigue and routine.
A Cedar Rapids man with about 15 years of pizza making shares tips for achieving a crispy crust at home. The article appears in Food Plus in Tuesday’s Gazette.
Iowa agriculture offices closed for an unpaid furlough to cover a budget shortfall, suspending department operations for three days through June 30. Meat and poultry slaughter at about 160 plants paused but inventory can be sold. officials warn of extended furloughs for other state workers amid pay-raise disputes.
A $220000 unloaded Colt Cobra once owned by Jack Ruby was carried to Capitol Hill by Robert Luongo who offered to show it to Speaker Thomas Foley. Luongo was charged with carrying a pistol without a license and posted bond as a judge weighs usual policy on destruction of seized firearms. The gun, part of Ruby's estate, was auctioned after Earl Ruby won title and put it up for auction last year.
Tax advocates push for revenue to cover court ordered raises for union workers as Gov. Branstad signals openness to a sales tax increase. Lawmakers warn against a rush, while ISEA backs a levy, suggesting a 1 cent rise could fund about 250 million for schools over time.
Iowa’s floating casinos posted a million dollar maiden year as riverboats began service April 1 1991. The Casino Belle in Dubuque along with boats in Davenport Bettendorf Clinton and later others drew thousands for parades parties and fireworks during their debut.
In 1991 Nebraska Iowa Kansas and South Dakota residents bet about 1.7 billion on sanctioned games and races. Government gambling revenue rose to nearly 170 million from 19 million. Experts say legalization has unleashed gambling across riverboats lotteries keno and casino games in Indian reservations with new Iowa casinos coming online.
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