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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1990
Page
2
Del Shannon’s Little Town Flirt CD reissue presents an album once seen as secondary to singles. The piece notes Shannon’s moody minor chords, his overlooked stature, and a lasting hold of the songs beyond their era. It cites Rhino Records executive Bill Inglot and reflects on Shannon’s life and artistry.
INDEPENDENCE The Independence school board unanimously terminated Linda F Murphy a fourth grade teacher after she was found guilty March 28 of possession of marijuana and methamphetamines Superintendent Dana Slessor cited violations of Iowa code The original hearing May 3 ended with a continuance requested by Murphy and her attorney Murphy received suspended sentences April 20 totaling 180 days for methamphetamine and 90 days for marijuana both suspended with two years probation
Simon Turner of Healthy Buildings International in Fairfax argues that half of public buildings may have air unfit to breathe. For 2500 dollars per 100000 square feet his firm tests for fungi dust gases bacteria and more and offers remedies. He cites lawsuits like a 5.5 billion class action in Texas and a Rockwell International settlement as signs the issue will grow. Turner links poor ventilation to the energy crisis of the 1970s and notes one third of buildings inspected lack outside air intake. He warns that smoking bans alone fail and emphasizes proper heating and cooling system maintenance as the building’s lungs.
Iowa City former pest fumigator Stephen Plath of Bettendorf was given a two year suspended sentence and two years probation for involuntary manslaughter in the 1988 hospital death of Terry Schneider at Village Inn. Plath pleaded guilty April 20 and expressed remorse. The firing of the chemical methyl bromide during a prior fumigation was cited as negligent by authorities. The supervising firm W B McCloud and Co faces two counts with trial set for June 25 and next Monday in Johnson County District Court.
Erika M Welcher, 16, died early Friday in Iowa City after an apparent hit and run on Highway 6 near Broadway. Police say a small dark car, possibly a hatchback, struck her as she lay in the intersection following a night of drinking and fighting with her 19-year-old boyfriend. The driver remains unknown, with investigators seeking information. Welcher attended Community Education Center and dropped out in November. She is survived by her mother and Larry Welcher. Services set for Monday at Callahan's.
The final performance of First Lady Lou at the Hoover Library Museum West Branch occurs July 25. The Gazette will address complaints about accuracy and publish corrections or clarifications in this space. Phone 398 8313.
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