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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1998
Page
1
The Dow industrials rose sharply lifting above 9 000 amid rate cut uncertainty. Foreman's Menswear announces bankruptcy amid shift to casual wear. Roger Clemens wins a record fifth Cy Young tying AL wins lead and tops ERA and strikeouts.
Tom Vasos of Cedar Rapids chooses service in a PT boat despite inherent dangers. Details, 1B.
A Cedar Rapids panel will decide tonight whether to recommend adding sexual orientation to the civil rights ordinance. Details, 1B.
In a growing trend, more companies allow employees to bring dogs and cats to the office, reflecting a shift toward pet friendly workplaces. The Accent page outlines how firms implement policies, benefits, and potential challenges for staff and management.
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller said the state would join a proposed multi state settlement with the tobacco industry, potentially gaining about 1.7 billion dollars. The agreement spans nationwide coordination with eight states and could be finalized if enough states accept the terms. Iowa would receive about 65 million annually through 2025.
In the largest U.S. civil settlement ever, cigarette makers commit to a $206 billion deal. They will set up a $2 billion foundation and dedicate $250 million to reduce teen smoking, aiming to neutralize potential state court losses and fund nationwide anti smoking efforts.
Stephen Havlik, 47, an 18 year Cedar Rapids Fire Department veteran, is named fire chief succeeding Brad Gorman. Havlik vows labor management trust and communication improvement as his top priority. Union president Rick Scofield welcomes the promotion and expects collaboration. Havlik cautions against rapid change while plotting adjustments. Gorman resigned in April after seven years amid ongoing labor strife and court cases.
AFSCME Council 61 seeks a two year contract through June 30 2001 with 6 percent annual wage hikes for about 22 500 workers and a rise in the state's share of family health insurance from 70 to 85 percent. The proposal costs about 38.6 million first year and 9.6 million yearly for premiums. Negotiators to respond November 30 with an arbitration path if needed.
St Paul Lutheran Church in Postville plans a multilingual radio outreach on K-Paul aiming to broadcast in English Spanish and Ukrainian within 15 to 25 miles. The project seeks FCC approval and about 15000 dollars for startup funds with supports from local churches and schools and outreach by a new minister of outreach.
The House Judiciary Committee will release tape recordings of Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp. Networks plan to air excerpts or full portions, with C-SPAN broadcasting all 22 hours and others offering shorter reports.
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