Cedar Rapids Protest Against Planned Substation
Cedar Rapids residents rallied against a proposed electrical substation in their neighborhood. Details continue on page 1B.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1994
Page
1
Marion infant dies after heart and liver transplant
Six month old Caleb Davis, son of Ginger and Russ Davis of Marion, died following heart surgery and a liver transplant. Details on page 1B.
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Caleb Davis
Ginger
Russ Davis
Marion
Lyons named director of Iowa DED
Dubuque native David Lyons, former Iowa insurance commissioner, is named director of the Iowa Department of Economic Development. He previously recovered Iowa Trust funds lost by local governments in an investment swindle. Details on page 6B.
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Lyons
Dubuque
David Lyons
Iowa Department of Economic Development
DED
Iowa
Heavenly bodies Eclipse takes area by storm
Two Cedar Rapids men recorded the partial solar eclipse as area high school students explored science math and social studies during the event Photos appear on Back Page 16C Details on page 1B
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Cedar Rapids
Souvenir Eyes Bitepoint Unit Buyout
Souvenir Inc of Cedar Rapids plans to acquire the Bitepoint division of Western Publishing Co. Details on page 5C.
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Souvenir
Souvenir Inc
Cedar Rapids
Bitepoint
Western Publishing Co
Diet drug linked to brain damage in monkeys found abroad
A European diet drug under consideration for U S use has shown brain damage effects in monkey tests. Researchers warn of potential safety concerns and urge further evaluation before approval. Details appear on page 2A.
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Europe
United States
Teen Gazette carrier finds Ireland's spring charm
Gina DeShaw, 16, a Gazette carrier from Ryan, visits Ireland and is struck by Dublin's big city friendliness. The piece highlights youth experiences and the beauty of the country as featured in Thursday's Youth Plus Gazette.
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Ireland
Gina DeShaw
Ryan
Dublin
Gazette
U S to deploy troops to Haiti amid sanctions pressure
U S officials plan to send at least 600 heavily armed troops to Haiti to purge the military regime led by Raoul Cedras and Gen. Philippe Biambi if they refuse to quit. A U N Security Council deadline of May 21 is in place with sanctions and possible further action.
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Los Angeles
Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
United States
Washington
U.S
U.N. Security Council
Raoul Cedras
Philippe Biambi
Michel Francois
Clinton
Cedras
Pomerantz Family Donates 3 Million to University Hospitals
The Pomerantz family announced a 3 million donation to University Hospitals to support construction of a new six story pavilion, named the Pomerantz Family Pavilion, at the University of Iowa. The gift funds the 113 million project south of the hospital complex, with completion targeted for 2000. The ceremony included Gov. Terry Branstad and university officials.
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Pomerantz Family
U of Hospitals
Gazette
Johnson County Bureau
Iowa City
Marvin Pomerantz
Iowa
Alex
Minnie Pomerantz
Pomerantz
Poland
University Hospitals
U of I
University
Des Moines
State Board of Regents
U of I Presi
Rose Lee Pomerantz
Dorothy Pomerantz
Harry Pomerantz
Clive
First Midwest Corp
Terry Branstad
John Pappajohn
South Pavilion
Clayton County approves referendum on riverboat jobs
Clayton County voters tally 3783 to 2477 in unofficial results, 42 percent turnout. Clinton County backs a similar measure 11073 to 1929. Mary Jo Pirc leads the pro riverboat effort promising 700 jobs and immediate celebrations at the McGregor Bar gathering.
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Clayton County
Clinton County
Alexander Hotel
McGregor
Mary Jo Pirc
Pirc
Committee For
Marion Voters Approve 1.975 Million Library Bonds
Marion residents backed a library bond issue by 2 619 votes 1 046 673. The plan calls for 1.975 million in bonds over 15 years to fund a 4.275 million facility south of City Square Park. Private gifts including Nancy Miller and Hall Foundation bolster the project with construction set to begin next year.
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Marion
Library Board
Harry Baumert
Marion Resi
Dents
Baumert
Cates
City Square Park
Susan Kling
The
Hall Foundation
Seventh Avenue and
13Th Street
Interest rates fuel economic paranoia
AP reports that higher Federal Reserve rate hikes are sparking worry over hiring, profits, and consumer spending. Real estate developers delay new homes while business confidence falls. bond and stock markets have suffered for months. Sung Won Sohn of Norwest warns of a potential late year shock as rates rise.
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Federal Reserve Board
Sung Won Sohn
Norwest Corp
Minneapolis
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