31 Mar 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1993
Page
1
Boards of three Catholic schools announce plans to build the city's first Catholic middle school on Cedar Rapids west side. Details on page 1B.
Two state troopers from Eastern Iowa use puppets to educate children on avoiding trouble. They cover substance abuse and bicycle safety with lessons aimed at young audiences.
A United Security Savings Bank official argues a new Davenport building is necessary despite no principal payment on a loan from the bankrupt Morris Plan. Details on page 5C.
An Iowa House committee approved money for new construction at the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa while excluding Iowa State University, a decision likely to provoke debate. Details appear on page 9A.
The University of Illinois plans to add women’s soccer and crew to balance men’s and women’s athletics. Officials say the move advances gender equity and expands athletic opportunities for female students.
A two year old clung to a strap on the back of a moving van for 62 miles at about 60 mph after its father pulled out of a driveway in WAYCONDA III. The child remained uninjured with no scratches despite the perilous journey.
A lighthearted quip suggests if cleanliness equals godliness, then we must appeal to divine help for our kids. The joke plays on the idea that raising neat children might require heavenly intervention.
The assistant manager at a mall clothing store promotes a freewheeling spring fashion for Tomorrow Nothing goes, with stripes polka dots and plaids to mix. Shorts in three lengths remain popular at Youth Plus in Thursday’s Gazette.
A Michigan Court of Appeals panel ruled that Dan Schmidt should receive custody of Jessica Schmidt from the DeBoers, overturning a lower court decision. The judges said Michigan erred in taking jurisdiction from Iowa and in allowing third party involvement.
The University of Iowa Medicine College participates in the NIH led Women’s Health Initiative, a 15 year, 625 million study. Iowa will recruit 3,500 postmenopausal women from Eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois, with clinics at University Hospitals and Davenport office. The project aims to prevent and treat diseases like coronary disease cancer and osteoporosis through observation and clinical tests.
Weyerhaeuser Paper Co. announced a $200 million recycling plant project for Cedar Rapids promising 130 jobs by 1995. The site option covers 120 acres at C Street SW and Highway 30 with financing and board approval to be decided within 90 days.
Weyerhaeuser Paper Co of Tacoma outlines a $230 million project for a corrugated cardboard and waste paper recycling mill at the northwest corner of C Street SW and Highway 30. The plan calls for 120 to 130 workers, average salaries near $45,000, and a fall 1993 start with completion by mid-1995, as Cedar Rapids is favored for its workforce and strong work ethic.
Negotiators sign a five year package to reduce the deficit by just under 500 billion dollars aligning with President Clinton's economic plan. The outline includes tax increases on the rich, defense cuts, and boosted domestic spending including highways and research.
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