Man falls to death at Penford plant in Cedar Rapids
A 36 year old Cedar Rapids man Eugene Maudsley died after falling 35 feet at Penford Products Co. on Saturday night. Police company officials Linn County medical examiner and OSHA are investigating. Details on page 2B.
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Blooming Flower Power in Cedar Rapids Parks
Cedar Rapids showcases 38 000 flowers and plants across parks and buildings in a community display. Details appear on page 5B.
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Bulls rout Knicks to reach East finals
Chicago Bulls defeated New York Knicks 110 to 81 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Michael Jordan commented on the wake-up call after the win. Details on page 1C.
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Gazette backs future with soybean ink and recycling drive
The Gazette highlights an eco friendly commitment by printing with soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle papers using drop boxes at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW econofoods 1800 51st St NE and Hy Vee Food and Drug Store 3600 Hwy 151 East Marion.
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Doctors weigh lawn care stress and father son clash
A humorous note jokes about a middle aged man torn between mowing the lawn and coaxing his son to help, highlighting everyday family friction and parental exasperation with a light touch.
Beef Cook Off finalists in Cedar Rapids crowned winner
In Cedar Rapids the 1992 Iowa Beef Cook Off finalists showcased beefy main dishes with a man named as the winner. The winning recipes were published in Food Plus in Tuesday's Gazette.
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Johnson County growth sparks farm versus housing clash
A northern Johnson County farmer confronts zoning officials over a large development near his property. When rezoning from agricultural to residential reduces farming use, tensions rise as rural east winds push pigs west, halting the project. The fray reflects urban expansion into the county north corridor and the bureaucratic battles between Johnson County and Iowa City.
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Washington giant fungus tops world in size claim
Scientists say a Armillaria ostogae fungus near Mount Adams covers about 1500 acres or 22 square miles making it the largest known living organism. Researchers Ken Russell and Terry Shaw note it could be bigger if not for stump eradication efforts over 20 years by Washington state and Champion International.
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Study suggests taking women off welfare easier than expected
The Institute for Women's Policy Research reports 39 percent of AFDC mothers worked during 1985 to 1988, earning about 4,000 to 5,000 dollars per year. Many earnings went unreported to welfare offices, creating a gap with official 6 percent work rates.
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Bloodshed in Bangkok as Thai protests turn violent
In Bangkok thousands of pro democracy demonstrators clashed with troops backed by armored vehicles. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured as a state of emergency was declared and curbs on gatherings, press, and schools imposed. Demonstrators demanded Prime Minister Suchinda Kraprayoon resign while criticizing his non elected status after a military coup.
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