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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1998
Page
1
Denny Greiner, 60, completed a six year renovation of a turn of the century West Chester depot he bought. He says the project is done and he is glad he started it.
Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman said forecasts of lower crop prices require Congress to restore limited assistance to farmers. The call came as part of a briefing on farm policy and potential safety nets.
Kenny Wallace and Ken Schrader competed in a special two car match race Tuesday night as part of the Square D Late Model Challenge at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids.
East Iowans express concern that Monsanto's planned acquisition of DeKalb Genetics could affect farmers. The notice notes worries about market impact and local farming interests.
A brief note invites readers to spend time listening to birds and learning their songs. The guide promises satisfaction and highlights the Accent 11B course as the source of the musical insight.
Hiawatha Mayor Tom Theis joined East Iowa leaders in a public forum answering questions about the local option sales tax. Details incomplete.
All-Big Ten pitcher Debbie Bilbao drives the Iowa Hawkeyes toward the NCAA regional in Lincoln Nebraska seeking a fourth straight College World Series appearance. Bilbao anchors the rotation as Iowa aims for another deep postseason run.
The Des Moines Gazette reports two Democratic governors hopefuls Mark McCormick and Tom Vilsack sparred over tax reforms and education funding while debating hog lot regulation and county siting powers. They traded views on eliminating federal deductibility and shifting mental health costs, with the June 2 primary looming.
A federal appeals court ruled antitrust limits on Microsoft do not cover Windows 98. The decision clears the way for Microsoft to ship Windows 98 to PC makers this week with its Internet browser included, though a broader suit could still block shipments. Sun Microsystems sought an injunction to require adding Java as Sun claims Microsoft rewrote Java for Windows. The $109 upgrade aims for a June 25 retail release after a Friday ship date to makers.
OWA CITY Archie Gomez 53 of Lone Tree proposed to Cynthia McLaughlin in City Park atop a 50 foot Ferris wheel. Gomez rented the ride, paused at the top to a Temptations song, and presented a diamond ring as McLaughlin, a University of Iowa secretary, accepted.
Cedar Rapids officials revise a 5 million Mount Vernon Road SE widening proposal to a narrower 84 86 foot right of way. The plan would add a lane between 26th and 38th streets and reduce impacts to three businesses a duplex and possibly a few homes, with visual improvements and cable burial to reduce clutter.
Pakistan urged by Foreign Minister Gohard Ayub to balance the subcontinent and enter a nuclear arms race in response to India's six week old test blasts. World leaders including Clinton condemned India's action, with allied nations considering sanctions and relief aid tied to nonproliferation commitments. Bhutto and other Pakistani leaders pressed for an immediate nuclear test.
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