24 May 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1990
Page
1
The Census Bureau dismissed employee Stephen Larson for breaching the agency code of confidentiality. Details stated on page 13A.
Page 2A reports the Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit stemming from a shooting incident in Mount Pleasant. The item notes Kevin Campbell, a University of 68 ob tee searcher, will publish findings about muscular dystrophy on Page 2 of the Journal.
Iowa politics report notes Don Avenson will resume a vigorous campaign to secure the Democratic nomination for governor. The item highlights his plan to press the contest on the campaign trail.
The game features Town against Maine in NCAA baseball, slated for today. Page 1C notes provide local previews and expectations for the matchup.
A witty line riffs on Shakespeare's claim that life is a dream and jokes about wanting a wake-up call. The brief humor nods to literature and everyday routine with a playful twist.
The House approved sweeping clean air legislation by a 401 to 21 vote, adding an alternative fuels compromise to blend ethanol with gasoline. The measure, awaiting Senate reconciliation, goals tougher auto and industrial controls and could create over 28,000 Iowa jobs in five years per the National Corn Growers Association. Senator Harkin backed the Iowa-friendly provisions.
Gerald Arpino, Joffrey Ballet artistic director, has withdrawn his resignation after a May 1 decision and ongoing talks with a board committee. The move follows board tensions over an operating committee and multiple resignations amid discord about governance.
The Soviet government pages a nationwide referendum on shifting to a market economy and raising prices, risking millions of jobs. Maslyukov warned resignation if the plan fails as Ryzhkov seeks approval from the Supreme Soviet, with Gorbachev staying in office regardless of referendum outcome.
Executives from Nordstrom Oil Handi-Mart Kwik Shop QuikTrip spoke at a Cedar Rapids hearing to oppose a proposed 300 foot setback from single family zones for convenience stores and gas stations. They argued the rule would hinder growth and impact existing sites and expansions. Council will review the ordinance and consider changes.
From Dale Kueter Lazette staff writer entomologist Donald Lewis says Brood 13 cicadas will emerge soon across north, east and east central Iowa. The piece notes the 17-year cycle and multiple broods appearing yearly in different areas.
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