03 May 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1991
Page
1
Imam Taha Tawil of the Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids becomes the first Muslim leader to give the prayer for a state legislature. The report notes the event as a historic moment with details on page 8B.
National Guard spokesman says two thirds of the Iowa City unit could be back with friends and family on Monday at Fort McCoy Wisconsin. Details on page 4B.
A Saturn car and part of an $18 200 purse boost efforts for runners aiming to set a record Saturday at the All Iowa Festival of Races 5K in Cedar Rapids. Details on page 1C.
Panels in the House and Senate have endorsed a plan to redraw Iowa's legislative and congressional districts. Lawmakers may vote on the measure next week.
The Company Doctor explains practical steps to trim operating expenses during tough economic times. Focus areas include overhead reductions, efficient resource use, and prioritizing essential spend to protect cash flow.
A playful line suggests Hollywood treats all movies as equal to a sequel, echoing the idea that originality yields to familiar remakes. The quip frames the industry as chasing familiar concepts rather than fresh ideas, reflecting a lighthearted view of film trends.
Iowa cities face a 33 percent cut in direct state aid under a Senate budget proposal. City managers warn of higher property taxes and possible program or personnel cuts. Estimates show losses for Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Coralville, and Manchester, with Marion predicting a devastating impact.
Norand portable data systems reach Tell Nimrin in Jordan where archaeologists use handheld terminals to log artifacts. James Flanagan and Tom Miller note the project aligns with cross domain uses as Norand expands beyond retail and auto industry clients.
A Cedar Rapids man Richard Applegate 28 died from smoke after a bedroom fire at 1220 Westland Rd NW. Neighbors Mike O Connor 15 Nathan Matta 14 reported the blaze. efforts to reach him failed before firefighters arrived. Cigarette butts in a paper bag started the fire.
Longtime rivals Drs. Ted Harris and Tom Getta join Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association members to curb a plan that would demolish low income apartments. They propose cooperation to preserve or remodel housing while expanding physicians offices in the area. The agreement aims to end the double block demolition strategy and support Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity with an aged apartment house at 212 12th St. SE for remodeling in place.
A Harris survey for Prevention magazine finds nearly two of every three U S adults are overweight and about one in three deny it. It notes two thirds face regular stress and reports ongoing progress in medical exams drug and alcohol use smoking avoidance and accident precautions. The overall health score is 66.2 out of 100, unchanged from last year but up from 61.5 in 1983.
A survey finds 64 percent of adults, about 94 million people, are overweight, up from 61 percent last year. Among those overweight, 31 percent still feel they are about the right weight. The 1,254 adult telephone poll ran Nov 8–29 with a 3 point margin of error.
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