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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1992
Page
2
Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment approves a conditional use permit to convert Elmer Higley estate into a residential care facility. The 4-0 vote with one abstention completes the city approvals. Details on page 1B.
Marion Independent school board reviewed CHART Services Ltd proposal to survey Vernon Middle School for 2500 dollars amid eight March allegations that building conditions caused illnesses among teachers and students. Details on page 3B.
Rep. Dave Nagle a Democratic lawmaker from Illinois says proposed limits on corn based ethanol gasoline could be reversed. He spoke Monday during a Cedar Rapids ADM Corn Sweeteners plant tour. Details on page 5D.
Two Cedar Rapids men and a Swedish investor plan to convert an Amana landmark into a crystal glass factory. The venture aims to produce a wide range of crystal items and related wares. Details on page 5D.
A page 1D column questions whether local upbringing shapes professional athletes' memories from the region. The piece hints many leave with mixed or faded recollections, suggesting hometown ties may not endure.
A lighthearted note on how people yearn for the carefree mood of the 1960s, with jokes about longing for the era’s simple pleasures and fashion. It playfully contrasts present-day routines with retro charm and social vibes.
Graduation issue highlights cap and gown memories across Linn County high schools. Neighbors in Wednesday's Gazette features prom pictures and lists the names of all graduates.
Pierre Thuot spent over two hours attempting to latch a 15 foot tool to the Intelsat-6 satellite as the Endeavour crew tried to recover a drifting $157 million satellite. Repeated failures and a late-night call for a last-ditch attempt left the mission at risk.
Iowa State University President Martin Jischke urged keeping the ABC affiliate WOI TV, proposing a restructuring to boost profitability. Regents meet May 20 to consider the fate of WOI and a June task force to develop a long term strategy.
In Cedar Rapids on Mother's Day, 46 year old Jim Nielsen shot 18 year old Jason Nielsen four times with a .32 revolver after a long feud over ham. Jason, a high school dropout, survived. Jim Nielsen, charged with attempted murder, appeared in court and was ordered to report to supervision without bond. He remains free while awaiting trial.
America West Airlines will discontinue Cedar Rapids service on July 7 after six years, leaving Des Moines and the Quad Cities served. The Phoenix carrier, under Chapter 11, states reorganization and boarding counts drive redeployment of 27 local employees, with hopes to reverse the decision by airport officials.
Researchers report finding magnetite particles in human brains similar to those in pigeons salmon and whales. Geobiologist Joseph Kirschvink says the discovery may relate to how organisms sense Earth's magnetic field and could illuminate a questionable link between electromagnetic fields and cancer.
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