12 Nov 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1990
Page
1
A feature highlights young volunteers who work across communities to feed the hungry. The piece profiles their actions, motivations, and the broader impact of youth-driven service programs. It notes partnerships with local organizations and future plans to expand outreach.
Hospitals adopt a method to reassure patients about blood safety amid concerns over tainted donations. Officials highlight screening, traceability, and rapid testing to curb infection risk and restore public confidence in transfusion services.
A New York media consulting firm is accused by U S Senate candidate Tom Tauke of Iowa and Nebraska Governor Kay Orr of failing to place all planned ads before the November 6 election. Details on page 8B.
The University of Iowa moves forward with the 25 million Center for Laser Science and Engineering. Scientists outline upcoming research directions as the facility takes shape.
U S Marines in Saudi Arabia gain a new retreat described as a desert oasis to help relax after duty. Details follow on page 5A.
The eighth-ranked Iowa field hockey team blanked No. 1 Northwestern to advance to their fifth straight NCAA final four. Northwestern was defeated in its home venue as Iowa clinched a spot in the national semifinals.
The Gazette highlights sustainability by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers via City Carton at 4250 Sixth St SW and Econo Foods at 1800 51st St NE.
The item jokes about a panel chosen from the unfit to perform needless tasks. It reads as a satirical caption on bureaucratic committees and their apparent inefficiency.
Cedar Rapids officials plan to label the 1402 18th St. SW house a nuisance after housing inspectors conclude the dwelling is unsafe and uninhabitable. Council expected to back the measure, which could lead to demolition by spring, while owner Brown disputes the charges and fights to stay.
A national debate emerges on whether the United States should go to war in the Persian Gulf. Leaders and academics weigh if regional interests justify war with Iraq given uncertain human and material costs. Bush expands Gulf policy with troop reinforcements to nearly 400000 to deter Saddam Hussein.
New York AP reports that once the Persian Gulf crisis ends the world may flood with oil as nations argue over production. OPEC members who raised output to cover Iraqi and Kuwaiti losses face price collapse and infighting over cuts. analyst Philip Dodge warns OPEC non-Iraq/Kuwait members may already exceed global demand.
Emperor Akihito is formally enthroned at the Imperial Palace in a centuries-old ceremony becoming the first monarch to be enshrined as a symbol rather than a living god. Leftist radicals launched 25 attacks on bases shrines and stations but caused no injuries amid a massive security operation.
Rep. Bob Arnould, 37, of Davenport is chosen as speaker of the Iowa House succeeding Don Avenson. Arnould edged Rep. Tom Jochum after Democrats gained seats in both chambers. Avenson leaves as Branstad pursues governor. Republicans gain six House seats and two Senate seats. Arnould said the caucus will begin work after a three hour meeting.
Stormie Jones, the world’s first heart liver transplant recipient, died at age 13 in Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital. She had received a heart liver transplant in 1984 and a second liver in 1985 after hepatitis damaged the first graft. Her mother Lois Purcell and family friend Teresa Millikan led fundraising and described Stormie as God’s walking angel.
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