05 Nov 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1990
Page
1
William Ulmer asserts that rising oil prices benefit his company, saying they improve profit margins and market position amid energy sector dynamics described on page 6C.
Eastern Iowa farms will use shredded newspapers as bedding in a pilot project. The Cedar Rapids recycling program provides about 25 tons of newspapers weekly for a clean absorbent material for livestock. Details on page 5B.
Actress Mary Martin succumbed to cancer at her Rancho Mirage home after a recent hospitalization at Eisenhower Medical Center. Publicist Richard Grant announced the death for her son Larry Hagman, noting she had returned home on October 30.
Jennifer Shipley, at age 15, becomes the youngest ever accepted member of the Cedar Rapids Symphony. The story highlights her lifelong dream and the significance of the milestone for the youth program. Details on page 1B.
The Silver Bullets acquired the CBA rights to former Hawkeye star Roy Marble on Sunday. Now they must locate him. details appear on page 1C.
The Gazette highlights its commitment to the future by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers in boxes at City Carton on Sixth Street SW and Econo Foods on 51st Street NE.
A light-hearted quip notes the nearest we get to perfection is while completing a job application form. The line playfully suggests flaws emerge once real life resumes beyond the initial filling stage.
Sen. Charles Grassley urged a federal investigation into possible voter irregularities in Iowa. Prompted by the Eric Tabor campaign incident, Grassley said both parties should expect scrutiny as polls show Tabor leading Jim Nussle in Iowa's 2nd District race. A Republican news release framed the request as part of election integrity efforts.
Democratic candidate Don Avenson acknowledged a poll showing him trailing Gov. Terry Branstad 57 to 33 in a Cedar Rapids rally. He warned he might not win and used a bravado line about being carried out on his shield, noting Branstad’s larger fundraising in a race for a third term.
Iraq declares it will fight a dangerous war rather than cede Kuwait and recalls retired officers to active duty. Secretary Baker visits troops in Saudi desert as Egypt and France urge economic pressure. Ex hostages return home and Europeans reach Jordan amid the Gulf crisis.
Crowds surged for Armstrongs bankruptcy sale in downtown, with about 500 people lining up at 11 a.m. as 20 percent discounts drew shoppers. Clerks faced bottlenecks and chaotic scenes as employees watched longtime business end after 100 years.
Former President Reagan says he did not think 30 seconds about selling missiles to Iran and denies trading arms for hostages. He admits limited knowledge of Iran Contra facts and calls Beirut Marine barracks attack his greatest regret. He credits Israeli information for initial decision making.
Snow and cold air move into eastern Iowa after a warm spell. Sibley and Holstein report new snowfall totals from the weekend while officials note early winter conditions. Heavy precipitation and cooler temperatures are forecast with a 90 day outlook showing below average temperatures and above average precipitation.
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