05 May 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1992
Page
1
Mayor Don Canney resigns to take a PMX Industries post ending a 222 year tenure on June 1. Safety Commissioner J D Smith backs a special election over council appointment, while Streets Commissioner Wayne Murdock signals possible candidacy if election is held. observers note multiple contenders may enter. Linn County costs for a special election are about 20000 dollars.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission fines Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. 12500 dollars for radiation protection violations tied to a March 15 incident at the Duane Arnold Energy Center near Palo. Two workers received higher than expected radiation doses during reactor recirculation system inspection.
The Museum of Amana History showcases its latest exhibit "A Child's World. . . Doll houses in the Amanas" featuring dollhouses handed down through generations of Amana families. Details on page 1B.
An architectural firm urged at a public meeting last night that a new Marion library be built south of City Square Park. Details on page 1B.
Westbound lanes of Interstate 80 west of Iowa City will close for about 20 minutes this morning to remove large signs above the roadway. The shutdown starts at 9 a.m. and again at 6 a.m. Wednesday for sign relocation with traffic stopped during both periods.
A humorous item notes that a paycheck acts as a receipt for payroll deductions. The playful caption frames ordinary pay as a ledger entry, hinting at tax withholdings and benefits. No individuals or organizations named.
The Iowa program for teacher perks drew criticism from the state auditor over some fund uses but withstood the latest legislative session. Iowa Today in Wednesday's Gazette notes ongoing debate and the program's continuation.
Los Angeles moves toward normalcy as schools shops and skyscrapers reopen and a dusk to dawn curfew ends Mayor Tom Bradley lifts restrictions. The death toll rises to 55 with thousands injured and hundreds jailed authorities say Police Chief Gates faces scrutiny over slow riot response amid ongoing inquiries and federal aid measures are announced by the White House for disaster recovery.
Governor Terry Branstad offered tough criticism and muted praise of the 1992 legislative session. He said Democrats advanced spending controls but lost control on the proposed one cent sales tax. Branstad withheld a decision on signing or vetoing the tax measure.
A brief summary outlines how 5A actions influence political dynamics, noting successes and failures in recent legislative steps. It highlights key actors, potential policy shifts, and anticipated effects on governance and public response.
Tickets for Garth Brooks Sept 18 at the National Cattle Congress in Waterloo went on sale at 7 a.m. Monday. The demand overloaded emergency lines in Black Hawk County and affected service in Independence and nearby areas, delaying a couple of medical calls. About 7,000 tickets were sold in roughly two and a half hours.
A Canadian trial of nearly 90 000 women at 15 hospitals suggests younger women in their 40s may have higher breast cancer deaths after screening. The study remains unpublished and contested by radiologists who call the findings flawed.
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