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02 Nov 1990
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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1990
Page
1
River Ride Canoeing on La Crosse River
Gazette Outdoor Editor Jim Mayer and his son spent a warm October afternoon on the La Crosse River. They received more than they bargained for during their river outing with an unexpected event noted.
Goin up Firm reports strong third quarter earnings
IE Industries Cedar Rapids parent of Iowa Electric Light and Power Co reports third quarter earnings of 51.37 million dollars and revenues of 130.1 million dollars. Details on page 7C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IE Industries
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Blame Assigned in Sioux City DC-10 Engine Crash
A federal agency faulted United Airlines inspectors for missing a flaw in a DC-10 engine part that exploded, killing 112 people in Sioux City in 1989. Details on page 4B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Airlines
Sioux City
Farm prescription device touted to cut chemicals
The Environmental Protection Agency backs Texan John Colburns Soil Doctor a computerized farm device aimed at reducing groundwater pollution from over fertilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Environmental Protection Agency
John Colburn
Town football follies steal the show in Cedar Rapids
During a one week absence from Cedar Rapids, Mike Hlas highlights wild football misplays and oddities in sports, noting standout moments that outshine typical action. The column promises further detail on page 1C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Mike Hlas
Tabor Calls for TV Ad Removal After Debate Clash
Eric Tabor rebuked Jim Nussle during their second debate accusing him of desperation as his latest TV spot aired. The remark came as Tabor challenged the ad campaign during coverage noted on page 2B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Tabor
Jim Nussle
Armstrong's store closes in Cedar Rapids ending era
Community leaders reacted to Armstrong's Store filing for bankruptcy protection and closing. Harold Becker of Guarantee National Bank warned of a devastating downtown impact while Cedar Rapids Chamber President Larry Waller noted widespread retail strain. Seffert's C. Dudley Brown heard of inside information and hoped for a December recovery before reorganizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt Rogahn
Jeff Burnham
Armstrong
Harold Becker
Guaranty National Bank
Greater Downtown Association
Becker
Larry Waller
Cedar Rapids
Armstrong's
Store employees brace for an uncertain future
Donna Curtin aged 61 and her husband face job loss as the store cuts loom. Curtin, who sells coats on the second floor, notes her husband was laid off from Farmstead Wilson on March 9 and their unemployment ends in November. She fears no new options arise as they near retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Lee Olson
Donna Curtin
Wilson
Curtin
Walter
Downtown retailers mourn Armstrongs as losses bite
Local merchants on Third Avenue share a double blow as Armstrongs and Smule koffs face extinction. Foreman and Clark, Breon's and others fear reduced foot traffic and revenue without the longtime anchors. Mimi Meffert, Armstrongs chair, guides a family business facing its century-old end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Lee Olson
Gail Ireland
Masler
Third Avenue
Armstrong’s
Jim Corcoran
Foreman and Clark Men’s Clothing
Smulekoff
Renee Smith
Armstrong's department store to end 100 years of service
After 100 years, Armstrong's files Chapter 11 and will close its Cedar Rapids and Dubuque stores on January 20 following a Christmas going out of business sale. The firm cites a decade of lost Cedar Rapids market share and a downtown decline, with about 30 employees affected and debts around 7.6 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong's Department Store
Cedar Rapids
Dick Hogan
George C. Ford
Armstrong's
U.S
Tim Laughlin
Armstrong
the Gazette
Dubuque
Mimi Armstrong Meffert
Armstrong’s
Michael Melloy
Melloy
Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids
Armstrong Family Business Closes After 100 Years
Robert Armstrong mourns the final closure of the Cedar Rapids enterprise his father founded. A century of local trade ends as the business shuts its doors, with a chronology of the family’s 100 years in Cedar Rapids and a creditor list including Armstrong family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Armstrong
Armstrong
Cedar Rapids
Trooper testifies in high speed chase in Douglas trial
Iowa State Trooper Jeff Cooper described a high speed pursuit on Highway 61 from Maquoketa to Dubuque on June 22 as Robert Douglas fled. Douglas is on trial for first degree murder in his wife Lynda's death and two counts of attempted murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Douglas
Independence
Douglas
Gater East
Iowa Bureau
Iowa
Jeff Cooper
Maquoketa
Dubuque
Lynda
Virgil Stammeyer
Stammeyer
Dubuque County
Cooper
Iraq promises release four more hostages soon
The Iraqi government pledged to free four more American hostages soon while asserting humane treatment of captives. President Bush condemned Saddam Hussein's forces as barbaric, citing brutal acts and comparing them to Adolf Hitler. He warned sanctions alone may not force Kuwait’s withdrawal and noted a growing U.S. military buildup in the Gulf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Iraq
Bush
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Adolf Hitler
Orlando
Fla
U.N
United States
Persian Gulf
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C.R. Museum of Art
River Ride
Ad Flakr Tabor
Abby
Doonesbury
Breon
Anamosa
Smith
Dale Breon
Mimi
GA. Bankruptcy
Chase
By Walwinton
Gazette
Sher Stonema
Quayle
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