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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1994
Page
1
The Cedar Hills Booster Club, with a 30 year history, struggles as adult support wanes while youth interest remains strong. Details on page 1B.
Carl Bright, an Arkansas fugitive, will face trial Monday in Cedar Rapids for attempted murder of local police officers. A judge refused his bid to dismiss the charges. Further details appear on page 4B.
Mandi Kowal was named the University of Iowa’s first varsity women’s rowing coach on Wednesday, marking progress toward gender equity in the athletics program. The announcement included 20 full-ride scholarships for the sport. Details on page 10.
A note on speedometer accuracy, stating that 72 mph is generally correct and that speedometers on both foreign and domestic cars are reliable despite common myths. The article references Click and Clack on page 9C.
At the Governor's Small Business Conference in Albany, Sarah Hill of Syracuse asked Gov. Mario Cuomo questions then revealed she calms herself by imagining him naked. The remark drew laughter from about 250 attendees and left Cuomo briefly stunned.
At 68 Randy Weston remains prolific touring pianist. He will perform music of Africa at Cornell College on Sunday as announced in the Gazette Weekend.
New York reports more hiring for this year's 1.2 million graduates yet many entry level salaries are depressed. Firms like Du Pont and Citibank expand intake but adjust programs and expectations amid corporate restructurings. Smith College notes heavier campus recruiting as overall graduate hiring rises 8.8 percent, with about half the hires of prior years.
Senators Tom Harkin and Charles Grassley supported a broad gift ban by a 95 to 4 vote, ending most free meals and entertainment tied to corporate golf, ski and tennis trips and lobbyist retreats. Exceptions cover meals in a lawmaker’s home state and gifts from personal friendships.
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt touring New York National Parks said he is willing to be nominated to the Supreme Court but remains content in his Cabinet role. He had previously ruled himself out after Justice Blackmun's retirement. White House aides say Clinton's shortlist includes Babbitt and two other white male graduates of Harvard Law.
Cedar Rapids construction firms face a walkout extension with Teamsters Local 238 posting dawn pickets at Iowa City sites including West High School and Econofoods after bargaining stalled. The union seeks a three year deal. firms offer 3 to 4 percent for one year. Negotiations continue without federal mediation.
Iowa officials say Madison County has not been selected for the fall filming of The Bridges of Madison County. Wendel Jarvis notes no official notice or star casting from Clint Eastwood or Robert Redford and says a location decision is weeks away with production firm in regular contact.
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