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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1992
Page
1
The University of Northern Iowa begins a campaign aiming to raise 25 million dollars to replace the Old Aud with a new performing arts center. Details on page 2B.
Anheuser-Busch seeks 30 percent stake in Czech Budweiser, a beer sharing a name but differing origin. A retired Czech master criticizes the American beer as bitter water with bubbles. Details on page 60.
Americans paid tribute to fallen soldiers during Memorial Day services including the dedication of the All Veterans Memorial in Cedar Rapids. Photos and details appear on pages 3A 3B and 10D.
In Munising Michigan on a sunken steamship deck a wedding occurred underwater with 20 guests. The bride Kerry Bruce Whipple and the bride Kerry Sue Krone married wearing white and black attire, masks, and scuba gear. They exchanged vows using underwater comms and embraced by rubbing regulators as kissing was impossible.
A light humor item noting that love is a two way street so partners can drive each other crazy coming and going.
Jim Anya a 33 year old tenured law professor at the University of Iowa speaks on Indian rights. He has often been in national spotlight for his work and comments on the issues in Wednesday's Gazette.
Iowa readers learn the IRS may accept offers in compromise to settle back federal income taxes. The program targets taxpayers with real hardship rather than softening enforcement, as collection chief Orlin Kempelien notes a pragmatic shift in policy to ease accepted compromises.
IRS records show compromise offers accepted in Iowa for delinquent taxes. The table lists each year from 1988 to 1992 with totals of tax dollars obtained: 1988 186000, 1989 512000, 1990 710000, 1991 605000, 1992 642000. Totals reflect federal fiscal year through May 15.
The Bush administration plans to regulate new genetically engineered foods the same as other foods. Vice President Quayle will announce the policy, with HHS Secretary Sullivan and FDA Commissioner Kessler stating the approach aims for safety and quicker availability, relying on premarket review only if additives or safety questions arise.
A nine mile traffic snarl formed on I-80 around the Victor interchange as road work narrowed a four lane highway to two. Drivers blamed for the slowdown include overcautious motorists amid signs reducing speed from 65 to 55 mph.
Iowa State Patrol reported motorists slowed to 20 mph causing a lengthy backup near the Victor interchange as eastbound traffic funneled into one lane. A motor home rear ended another vehicle amid a crash, delaying detours until about 8 p.m. Detours used Highways 6 21 and 151. candy bar relief at Kum N Go offered little comfort to some drivers.
Moscow adviser Sergei Shakhrai alleged the Kremlin supplied arms to foreign groups including the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine to back anti American and anti Israeli actions and to sabotage diamond and oil interests The claim comes ahead of a Russian Constitutional Court hearing on banning the Communist Party and halting its activities Shakhrai cited a May 1975 KGB Central Committee document alleging foreign arms to Palestinian leaders and hinted the Irish Republican Army may have received funds as well
Haitians arriving on Coast Guard cutters said they would keep attempting to reach Miami despite President Bush’s push to deter them. Two cutters brought 510 Haitians back to Port au Prince after rescue at sea, with many planning another attempt.
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