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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1990
Page
2
The Benton County recorder, seeking re election, is accused of forging vehicle titles. Details appear on page 1B.
Cooper Evans resigns as President Bush's top agricultural adviser and will transition from Washington to farming. The notice mentions a page 7A for details.
County auditors offices statewide open 9 am to 5 pm for absentee voting ahead of Tuesday's general election. Monday is the last day to vote in person by absentee ballot. Ballots mailed must be postmarked by Monday or delivered by 9 pm Tuesday. Linn County info 398-3485 at 930 First St SW.
Westcott 37 of 812 15th St SE was to plead guilty in Linn District Court but was arrested at the courthouse for driving with a suspended license after a deputy found the license suspended for the drunken driving charge. His car was towed and he was jailed briefly. He later appeared in court and was released on recognizance.
A light note on humor definitions shows laughter at others’ misfortune is not involved. The piece contrasts common jokes with empathy and hints at the broad scope of what people find funny.
President Bush criticized Democrat Tom Harkin during a Tauke campaign event in Sioux City. He praised Iowa Republicans and urged support for Gov. Branstad and Reps. Grandy and Lightfoot, while planning a Thanksgiving trip to the Persian Gulf with troops and a Paris Europe trip beforehand.
In Independence during a district court trial for first degree murder and two counts of attempted murder, defense attorney David Hammer staged courtroom reenactments with Trooper Matt Stammeyer to challenge his testimony about the 120 mph chase and the shooting of Lynda Douglas. Stammeyer扪 admitted prior certainty while being cross examined.
Priority One the Cedar Rapids Chamber economic arm seeks 2.7 million by early March to fund a four year program for expansion retention and promotion. Lee Liu announced the goal at a kickoff breakfast set for December 14 at Collins Plaza Hotel. The drive follows 1986 results of 2.2 million and cites 4654 jobs created and 40 new companies attracted with 36 expansions and 700 firms assisted plus over 300 million in new capital.
At Armstrong's the air held perfume and leather but a wakeful mood overshadowed a post Thanksgiving rush. Marsha Rinderknecht described the scene as gloomy while longtime downtown shoppers recalled 100 years of trade as Armstrong's announced a change.
Shoppers react to the 100 year old Arm strong's closure in Cedar Rapids as Friday marks the final day.Customers debate lingering bargains and the impact on downtown mood and retail plans while a parade host changes.
Armstrong's department store started laying off workers less than a day after seeking protection from creditors under Chapter 11. CEO Tim Laughlin said most buyers were cut Friday as the Cedar Rapids store and Dubuque Kennedy Mall location face dissolution and seek new jobs for staff.
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