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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1998
Page
13
Daily Notebook presents a TELUS public sampling asking if Pakistan was justified in carrying out nuclear tests. The today segment invites callers to vote on the issue, with no details on dates or locations. Responses noted from yesterday show 43 percent yes and 57 percent no on the border troop proposal.
The discussion asks what Cedar Rapids needs most and seeks favorite Iowa aspects. It also invites ideas on improving America’s schools, reflecting local concerns and broad national education priorities.
May 30 schedules include Kennedy High School and Washington High School commencements at Five Seasons Center. Farmers markets in Riverside Marion Iowa City Solon and St. Marion. Recycling at Cedar Rapids and St Marion sites. Cleanup events listed.
Lottery numbers listed for Iowa and Illinois games. Local notices include births and marriages from May 28 and 29. Jones County cases: Tuel charged with drug delivery, Crapser with marijuana, several drunken driving and assault charges, theft at Hy Vee, and Cedar Rapids fire calls with multiple incidents.
Norman D Paulsen 25 of Coon Rapids charged with driving under the influence of an inhalant at 900 Roosevelt St Iowa City at 8 10 p m Thursday. Veronica Vasquez 26 of Coralville accused of kicking an officer in the groin at 2010 Broadway Apr 10 Iowa City. Fire calls logged for Iowa City area with structure fires at 914 E Jefferson St and 2901 Melrose Ave power line down on S Johnson St and hazardous condition standby at 1800 Calvin Ct and Sunset St.
A Gazette photo credits Kris Reitz with intern Becky Frantz shown at far right looking down, highlighting campus coverage and student involvement in the newsroom.
Jefferson High School senior Becky Frantz, among 329 graduates, will attend Luther College this fall prompted by its Mayo Clinic research ties. Her interest in biology and math comes from family influence, with parents and sister shaping her path. She aims for a four year degree, then postgraduate study, likely at the University of Iowa. Frantz will audition for Luther choral groups and continue violin/strings interests while juggling summer work and plans to pursue science.
Theater review praises performances by Scott Humeston James Kern Brian S Anderson and Michael Carroll as four mentally challenged men and their supervisor. Director Richard Barker’s revival highlights the play's poignant message and the humane portrayal of its characters. Limited audience moment and Beatles soundtrack noted. The show runs through June 7 with season finale announced for July 17 to August 2.
City Manager Steve Atkins cites a 51.7 percent rise from 1990 to 1998 for police cruisers, from 13461 to 20419 dollars, far above the 28.6 percent national inflation. He notes limited competition as Ford remains the sole maker of the required full size rear wheel drive police car.
After the hearing the Carlson family expressed surprise and gratitude over the sentence. They told Robin son to sentence Winders to prison and said the decision restored their faith in the justice system. Assistant Attorney Chuck Larson commended the decision saying it was correct and noted the option of outside state placement. Winders declined to comment.
Iowa City hosted 11 Russian auditors from St Petersburg for a week of classes on banking and the economy. Rep. Jim Leach spoke on honesty as essential to Russia’s market transition and nonproliferation, while the group toured Kalona and attended a Memorial Day picnic.
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