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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1990
Page
2
A St Louis firm Trendmasters introduces Phoney Excuses a palm sized device with five buttons that simulate static nasal secretary busy office doorbell and garage sounds to end calls. Harry Kronenberg says the gadget meets a real need aiding people to exit conversations gracefully.
Randall T. Roberts, 26, of Marion, was the driver killed in a one vehicle crash on Oakland Road NE. Police say the vehicle struck a tree, split, and Roberts, not wearing a seat belt, died of head injuries. Investigation continues. witnesses urged to contact Cedar Rapids Police. Services for Roberts were pending at Murdoch Funeral Home.
Ginny Lent, 68, graduates today from Cornell College with a degree in elementary education. She plans to seek teaching work in Iowa or beyond, possibly substitute roles or even the Peace Corps, citing age discrimination and a cautious job market. Lent began studies in 1976, earned Phi Beta Kappa and Mortar Board honors, and will spend summers with the YMCA of the Rockies before pursuing teaching opportunities.
Des Moines man Phet Baccam, 21, received a life term in Benton County District Court for the first-degree murder of Pemco Fastbreak clerk Gloria Stout during a 1989 robbery. He also drew up to 25 years for first degree robbery and $232.55 restitution to Pemco.
The Gazette prints with soybean ink and on recycled newsprint to support farming. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers in City Carton boxes and at the Noelridge pool lot near 42nd and Council streets NE.
The notice outlines 1883 established publication by The Gazette Company at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with daily editions and morning mail options. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail including 7 issue Morning Editions at 12.80 for 4 weeks and 141.40 for 52 weeks, plus 197.60 for 52 weeks to other states. It notes postmaster address and AP exclusive republication rights.
Aaron and Theresa Rivera, home schooling parents, bring four children back to Cedar Rapids from an Illinois motel after Rivera is convicted of violating Iowa compulsory attendance law. Judge Newmeister discussed a CHINA petition but no action was filed. the couple faces community service and ongoing court actions while maintaining home education for religious reasons.
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