24 May 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1991
Page
1
In a dramatic extra inning win the Texas Rangers defeated the Minnesota Twins 10 to 6 after 11 frames. Key moments included late scoring bursts and solid relief pitching securing the victory for the Rangers.
A Cedar Rapids woman was arrested after failing to pay 250 parking tickets. A second resident won a chance to meet officials regarding her arrest tied to one unpaid ticket, with details on page 1B.
Banks and the FBI warn consumers about a new scam in which telemarketers obtain bank account numbers over the phone. Details on page 6C.
The Iowa State University band faced a $14,000 budget shortage that threatened football season activities. Associate Provost Ed Lewis said funds from a separate non-state account earmarked for music will cover the shortfall, ensuring the band remains active this fall.
John Clyburn, acquitted on federal bribery charges after three trials, treated the 12 jurors to a fancy lunch. He said the jurors are friends and he wanted to get to know them after hearing personal stories during the trial.
A humorous quip notes that if ignorance is bliss then Congress resembles the happiest place on Earth. The joke hinges on political irony and a playful contrast between knowledge and happiness in government.
Iowa property owners will cover the gap as state aid cuts hit local budgets. Officials cite a budget letter from the Department of Management showing state action raises local tax rates by 16 to 34 cents per thousand in parts of eastern Iowa. Alburnett Superintendent Rampulla notes a required 31 cent increase despite prior budgeting plans.
Cedar Rapids experiences the Cedar River crest at 15.2 feet then recedes to 14.78 by 11 p.m. A helicopter pilot rescued two stranded Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter workers as staff ferry safe animal evacuations from the flood island. Shelter animals remain safe and other strays go to Linn County Humane Society as waters decline.
A survey of 58 top forecasters shows about 75 percent expect the recession to be history within five weeks. Durable goods orders rose 2.9 percent in April, the Labor Department reports unemployment claims fell to 454,000, Greenspan and Bush speak of early recovery, while 93 percent expect a slower than average rebound.
The high court, by a 5-4 vote, allows federally funded family planning clinics to bar abortion counseling and directing patients to abortion providers. Justice Souter casts the decisive vote, with Dissenters including Blackmun and O Connor. The decision does not overturn Roe v Wade but shapes rights for millions of low income women served by Title 10 clinics.
From Gazette staff reports abortion providers in Iowa reacted to the ruling restricting information to patients. Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa plans to reject Title 10 funding while continuing to advise on abortion options. University of Iowa clinics rely on Title 10, with officials calling the ruling a government dictate on doctors. activists vow legislative action to overturn the decision.
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