21 May 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1991
Page
1
Voters in Cedar Rapids and Marion decide today on financing school district additions in Linn-Mar through a bond sale. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Details on page 1B.
Iowa officials plan to request the State Board of Regents delay for a month or two to secure 80 million dollars. The move aims to prevent default on bonds sold to Japanese investors. Details on page 50.
The Iowa Soybean Association will wait until June to respond to the national soybean group's 3-1 decision to retain its top two executives. The ISA had supported removing them from office as part of a contingency. Details on page 5D.
The Empire State Building in New York is for sale with Prudential Life Insurance asking 45 million to 50 million dollars. A complex lease blocks transfer of control until 2076, the New York Times reported on Monday.
A lighthearted note appears at a post office graffiti wall joking about stamp collectors. The line reads Help stamp out philatelists, reflecting playful wordplay on philately and public space humor.
The jury found Nassif guilty of first degree murder after two hours of deliberation with one vote to convict. Eyewitness Rebecca Griffith testified she saw the shooting, supporting the prosecution’s case. Nassif, 22, is the son of Shaker Nassif. defense argued Griffith held the murder weapon while Nassif was at home. Rolondo Ballew, 20, was killed Sept. 1 on 42nd Street SE near the city line.
The article outlines the fate of Sheila Strom, Nassif's girlfriend and potential witness. Prosecutors said Strom cited her right against self incrimination and would not testify without immunity. Defense questioned the value of her testimony and noted conflicts with statements to authorities. Strom's Cedar Rapids attorney did not return calls.
Kevin Langan wades through water about a half mile from his home toward Blairs Ferry Road as Cedar River floods near Palo. Cedar Rapids Streets Department workers pile sandbags to hold back rising floodwaters along the affected area.
Cedar Rapids prepares for rising rivers as rainfall maps forecast continued flooding. Coverage includes a 1B map showing rainfall along the Mississippi and Cedar rivers, plus U.S. Weather data. Authorities in Black Hawk County report coping measures and warnings. A historical look at Cedar Rapids floods appears on 2B.
State Climatologist Harry Hillaker warns that an unusually wet spring leaves soils saturated and rivers cresting higher than last year in Cedar Rapids and other towns. He notes Friday’s rainfall totals were surprising and forecasts above normal rains for another month followed by a sluggish summer pattern with potential for more heavy downpours.
Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore officials told Congress that recycling retired pits from nuclear weapons may replace new production, bypassing Rocky Flats. Tests are underway, and a recycled pit could support small to mid sized missiles or act as detonators for larger devices.
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