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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1998
Page
1
Area Amish communities comment on a Pennsylvania child labor case as Cedar Rapids marks Veterans Day with ceremonies and a general call by Gov. Branstad to buy from farmers. Readers see details across 1B and 10A pages.
Marv Hoppenworth of Cedar Rapids uses a gasoline hydrometer to measure octane in the early days of the automobile as described in the Gazette. The piece recalls rudimentary automotive science and testing methods.
President Clinton authorized a new buildup in the Persian Gulf as U N weapons inspectors and relief staff were evacuated from Baghdad. Defense officials said up to two weeks would pass before the extended forces reach the gulf while UNSCOM pulled out inspectors as a precautionary measure.
In Cedar Rapids a fire killed Zachary Langenfeld Kach and Amanda Ficek, ages 9 and 7, two hours after their mother Paula Langenfeld left them with candles lit after a power outage. Their mother survived smoke inhalation and minor burns while attempting rescue. Fire officials say candles caused the blaze and investigation continues.
Journal found in Davenport indicates Janis Custer believed her former son in law abused her granddaughters. She allegedly shot her daughter Chloe Rock and Hannah Rock before killing herself. The children, ages 3 and 2, were hospitalized in Iowa City with gunshot wounds. their condition was improving. Trevor Rock, father, discovered the carnage and supported his wounded daughters. Authorities note a possible mental disorder and prior psychiatric counseling.
Madonna Lasack of Piersons Flower Shop prepares twelve dozen roses in three displays for the Girls State Volleyball Championship in Cedar Rapids. The Five Seasons Center event draws more than 20 000 attendees and an estimated 2 678 190 in direct spending, with potential 1 300 000 in direct expenditures and a rollover effect doubling impact.
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