12 Nov 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1991
Page
1
The C.R. school board approved Superintendent Stephen Daeschner's plan to move money from the cash reserve fund in a closely watched vote last night. Details on page 1B.
Heavy metal fans enjoyed Metallica at Five Seasons Center while an 18th century Mozart program unfolded at Hancher Auditorium. The dual performances showcased contrasting repertoires and attracted local audiences to two campus venues.
About 8900 dollars was raised over the weekend from a sports card liquidation sale in Coralville. Sandy Hammes says the sale will continue this week and maybe into next week. The collection belongs to Bobbie Franks of Dixon Illinois who needs money for a liver transplant and hopes to raise up to 25000 dollars from up to 3 million cards offered from noon to 6 pm today through Saturday at 2423 Second St.
Eight of coach C Vivian Stringer's fourteen players stand six feet or taller and twelve played crucial roles last season. No wonder they are viewed as one of the top women's basketball teams. Details on page 1D.
An official in the Washington House restau rant dispute says there are fewer deadbeats than first thought. About 50 account holders still owe up to 50 000, with many creditors paid up and most accounts expected to be current in a few weeks.
A light humorous line compares marriage to the Army with many people complaining yet many choosing to rejoin. The quip reflects a playful view of commitment and repeated participation.
President Bush faces a national poll dead heat against an unnamed Democratic candidate amid erosion in public support over the economy. The Times Mirror Center survey shows 43 percent for the Democratic candidate and 41 percent for Bush with a 3 point margin of error.
Midland Savings Bank of Des Moines will run full-service branches at two Hy-Vee superstores under construction at 4035 Mount Vernon Rd SE and 3500 Highway 151 in Marion. Spokesman Lee Griffin said hours will be Monday through Saturday with about four full-time staff per branch.
Roni Sioson speaks beside lawmakers Rep. Mary Neuhauser Rep. Robert Dvorsky and Rep. David Osterberg at a University of Iowa news conference on handgun control. Sioson is Miya Sioson’s brother who survived a mass shooting. Yiling Shan, Linhua Shan’s widow, receives comfort.
Iowa City widows of four University of Iowa physics and astronomy faculty call for gun control after Gang Lu killings. Ulrike Goertz says handgun access worsens violence. Rep. Neuhauser endorses a task force to review laws. The shooter bought a .38 pistol in Iowa City last May.
An Anaheim based report from the American Heart Association notes taller height links to lower heart attack risk. Researchers led by Dr Patricia Hebert analyzed 22 071 male doctors from 1982 onward finding shorter men under 5 foot 7 had about 70 percent more heart attacks than those taller than 6 foot 1.
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