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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1994
Page
1
A Strawberry Point man seeks respite from a busy life by retreating to his home orchard. The feature notes his simple, private haven and hints at a longer story inside on page 1B.
Friends recall a man who loved risk and died Sunday afternoon after falling from a canoe. The drowning occurred on a calm day as bystanders watched. Details on page 1B.
Kayla American Horse, a Sioux girl raised by a nontribal family, faces a legal battle between an Indian nation wary of its future and the woman who raised her. She seeks normal childhood amid the dispute.
John and Gretchen Lohman, siblings at the University of Iowa, hope their shared name and family ties help them guide student government. Details on page 1B.
The Big Eight Conference announced on Monday it will be renamed the Big 12 following February decisions that added four Texas schools. Details appear on page 1D.
Congress members still have free reserved parking at Washington airports but signs now read Restricted Parking Authorized Users Only. The new notices remove explicit references to Supreme Court Justices Members of Congress and Diplomatic Corps to conform with other exclusive lots. The update was announced before a recent vote that upheld the privilege.
Cedar Rapids riders join John Logan for relaxation and adventure across Central America. Neighbors read about their journey in Wednesday's Gazette.
Quaker Oats proposes eliminating about 200 positions through attrition and consolidation at the Cedar Rapids facility before 1996. Ken Dykes notes 88 jobs already cut this year and emphasizes downsizing done to minimize impact while potentially adding future work if production stays efficient.
Private economists expect the Fed to lift rates by 0.5 percentage points at its Tuesday meeting to tighten credit against inflation. A larger move could push banks to raise their prime lending rate, affecting loans nationwide.
France donates RU-486 patents to Population Council enabling U S testing of 2000 women this fall. FDA officials warn the drug requires specialty doctors with hospital access and will be judged on safety and efficacy. Studies show about 97 percent success with limited use to seven weeks.
Hazel Wolf the 96 year old secretary of the Seattle Audubon Society told children in OWA City that care for the environment spans ages. She described her lifelong work from Victoria to Seattle and outlined a focus beyond nature to the human environment, urging youth to act.
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