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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1994
Page
1
Food Plus introduces a seasonal display of fresh fruits and vegetables for customers seeking new produce options. Shoppers can explore a variety of ethnic fruits, leafy greens, and pantry staples while enjoying daily specials.
Toledo police and the FBI investigate a Monday afternoon robbery at the Toledo branch of the Marshalltown Savings and Loan Bank. The Tama County Sheriff’s Department says the incident occurred about 3 30 p.m. No other details were released.
American College Testing Program outlines a $6 million project to construct a new warehouse and distribution center in Iowa City. Details appear on page 3B.
Ramblin column reports Freckles a spaniel on Pettengill farm has delivered a litter of 18 puppies. Garrison spaniel lineage noted with the large litter at the farm.
The U.S. Supreme Court sustained a Iowa woman’s conviction for selling drug paraphernalia. The ruling reinforces the lower court decision and confirms the legality of the conviction. Details on page 4B.
Russian wrestlers visit Iowa for an outdoor wrestling meet against local talent. The event marks a rare outdoor clash with teams and athletes competing under open skies. Details on page 1D.
A Times Mirror Center survey shows nearly one in three households own a personal computer and about half own ATM cards. The report notes computers have become indispensable tools for many and two thirds of users would greatly miss theirs if it disappeared.
Neighbors in Wednesday's Gazette publish the names of graduating seniors from Linn County high schools marking the end of their high school careers and the start of new paths.
Carl Bright testified he did not know officers were police during a Dec. 30 shootout at his Cedar Rapids home. He said intruders armed after a bar fight appeared to threaten him and his family. He admitted aiming to kill the armed intruders, then panicked and feared for loved ones.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was buried at Arlington National Cemetery beside John F. Kennedy after dying at 64 from cancer. President Clinton praised her dignity and grace during a brief graveside service. Caroline and John Jr. read Scripture and flowers were placed on her mahogany casket as the Navy choir sang.
In a botched robbery at a Denny's in Indianapolis, 71 year old Alfred Smith was killed and five to six others were wounded. The two gunmen, brothers Thomas E. Mathisen and Ron Mathisen, from Casper Wyoming, surrendered after a hours long hostage standoff that ended around 6:15 p.m. authorities said the attackers had driven from Wyoming to Iowa then by bus to Indiana.
Michelle Thomson and her mother Jane watched a fast moving storm roll in from the west. The wind ripped through their property at 9309 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, tearing a neighbor's roof and forcing the close of a barn door to protect show horses and cows.
Veteran Iowa politician Terry Branstad campaigns for the Republican nomination seeking a possible fourth term. He touts public service and ties to mentor Sen. Charles Grassley, while facing rival Fred Grandy in the first GOP gubernatorial primary in three decades.
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