21 May 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1992
Page
1
Roger Coleman, a former coal miner, was executed at Greensville Correctional Center for the rape and murder of his sister in law. The U S Supreme Court denied his last minute appeal. Details on page 3A.
More than 80 residents pack a Central City school board meeting to weigh in on classroom discipline and how boards should respond to teacher misconduct following last week’s firing. Details on page 1B.
Health guidance covers exercise nutrition and medicine for all ages. Practical tips on staying active eating well and improving well being highlighted across sections 3C through 6C with actionable strategies for daily life.
Iowa City High star Joey Woody remains hospitalized after spleen removal surgery. The Wood Dog crew dedicates Friday’s Mississippi Valley Conference meet to him, rallying behind the team’s performance and support.
A humorous note questions laziness by claiming Americans switch the TV remote as a daily effort. It playfully frames a stereotype about diligence in a lighthearted, newspaper-style quip.
The Gazette reports a wave of summer sequels including Alien 3 lethal Weapon 3 and Hellraiser III as studios chase crowd favorites. The piece notes a copycat pattern shaping film schedules this season.
Des Moines lawmakers move toward a six point compromise with Gov Branstad. The outline includes cigarette tax rise to fund Medicaid costs and two year freeze on property taxes for cities and counties while boosting non union state worker pay. Speaker Arnould said progress is promising though no bills passed yet.
Extreme cold and a severe freeze wiped out young bluegrass at Whitters Turf Farm and 130 acres at Seven Cities Sod in Davenport. Dry soil and lack of snow fuel shortages from Chicago to Des Moines as demand rises and prices climb. Suppliers ration sod and pivot to spring work as builders import from Minnesota.
The Iowa State University board of regents voted 6-3 to sell WOI-TV to Citadel Communications for 14 million dollars, rejecting to keep ISU owned ABC affiliate. Regents president Marvin Pomerantz said selling provides needed revenue and exits the commercial TV business. Critics argued the move harmed university symbolism and control.
Vice President Dan Quayle, visiting Bret Harte Middle School, urged marriage over having children out of wedlock during an Ask Dan Quayle session. Students, including Jermaine Jordan and Vanessa Martinez, challenged the remarks highlighting single mothers in a post riot Los Angeles.
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