Pagers gain ground in Cedar Rapids despite stigma
In Wellington Heights and northwest Cedar Rapids neighborhoods pager owner Oviatt says the fit varies by area while salesman Rowray sees growth potential. He targets Hy-Vee stores for booths, noting pagers appeal to parents and busy professionals and could reach billions by 2000.
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Cedar Rapids housing plan protests over rezoning request
Residents protest a plan to rezone agricultural land to R-2 for affordable housing near Worthington Acres in Cedar Rapids. Developers say homes under R-2 would sell under 120000 on 20000 dollar lots, with some trees spared and creek areas protected. A flood plain area complicates development, and no timetable was set for council action despite letters and a 96-name petition.
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Cedar Rapids
Richard Pankey
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House defeat blocks Endangered Species Act exemptions bill
In Washington lawmakers blocked a bill to exempt beach erosion and flood control projects from the Endangered Species Act after a 227 to 196 vote on an amendment that would have narrowed the exemptions. Critics say the act protects species. opponents warn of flood risks blamed on restrictions.
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Law fight over Endangered Species Act linked to flood damage
Rep. Sherwood Boehlert proposed an environmentally friendly substitute to address flood protection as critics blamed the Endangered Species Act for California flood damage. Fifty-four Republicans joined 172 Democrats and one independent in supporting the amendment, while supporters of the original bill pulled the legislation from the floor.
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Sherwood Boehlert
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