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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1994
Page
1
Northwest Cedar Rapids residents clash over Hy-Vee store expansion plans. Proponents cite market growth while opponents warn of traffic, parking and density impacts. Page 1B coverage outlines concerns and possible mitigations.
The defense for Carl Bright moved to dismiss the case citing insufficient grounds after Bright, accused of shooting at officers during a drug raid, appeared in court. Page 1B likely has full details.
Cedar Rapids based United Fire and Casualty Co reports higher first quarter earnings despite wildfires in Eastern Iowa and the Los Angeles quake. Details on page 5B.
An outgoing chairman of the pollster company says a survey indicating one third of Americans doubt the Holocaust is flawed. Details on page 5A.
FDA grants approval for sale of genetically altered tomatoes amid a growing controversy. The decision, reported as approved on page 3A, signals regulatory clearance for altered fruit despite public debate.
Los Angeles AP report says the U S Postal Service refused Fox Broadcasting Co s idea to feature Bart Simpson on a postage stamp. Postal Service spokeswoman Robin Minard calls it an inappropriate commercial endorsement.
Artist Jane Gilmor aims to avoid romanticizing homelessness in her new exhibit opening Saturday. She collaborating with homeless individuals prior to creating artworks and previews the weekend in Friday's Gazette.
A 13 year old girl, Amy Welsh of 2946 Sierra Dr NE, was playing near McCloud Run Park when she fell under a slow moving Chicago & North Western freight train. Surgeons at St Luke's Hospital faced uncertain prospects for saving her left arm. The girl also sustained minor injuries but was not in life threatening condition. Further details were unavailable.
Mortgage rates eased after the Fed raised its discount rate to 3.5 percent and the federal funds rate to 4.25 percent. Cedar Rapids and Norwest Mortgage cut 30-year fixed rates to 8 percent for loans of 40000 dollars or more with no points. Analysts expect rates to average 8 to 8.5 percent this summer and around 7.5 percent by year end.
Cedar Rapids city council approves creation of an Inspection Services Department and a Human Resources Department merging several units. The plan aims to save about $160,000 annually but faces opposition from Safety Commissioner J D Smith and Parks Commissioner Dave Kramer who oppose broader integration. Details to be fleshed out before July 1 implementation.
Iowa Deputy Attorney General says another election on gambling at Waterloo Greyhound Park is possible any time upon licensee request. Stakeholders debate saving Waterloo Greyhound Park and National Cattle Congress as lawmakers face renewed pressure after a defeat.
A statewide report shows average faculty salaries at Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa slipped among 11 peer land grant institutions this year. ISU fell from sixth to ninth, UNI from fourth to seventh, while the University of Iowa held third. Regents approved roughly 3 percent raises effective July 1.
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