20 Nov 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1989
Page
1
A sweep of winter season items covers high school basketball wrestling and swimming. Teams like local squads and athletes are profiled with early season outlooks and upcoming meets and matches. Standout performers, rankings, and school programs are noted for readers.
Marvin Pomerantz rejects MNDs claim that tuition should be lowered at state universities. The report appears on page 8A with related context on the Iowa Board of Regents proceedings.
A humorous item on page two shows columnist Mike Deupree comforting a talking vodka advertisement that appears intoxicated. The gag frames a lighthearted take on advertising mishaps in a newsroom setting.
The Gazette highlights use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint to support farming and sustainability. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers via City Carton boxes at 4250 Sixth St SW and the former fire station at 42nd and Council NE.
A witty quip contrasts education from reading the fine print with experience from ignoring it, highlighting practical lessons from overlooked details. The line plays on sharp humor about learning and caution in daily life.
Donna Miskimen notes the Hickory Plaza pay phone in Ely charges only ten cents per call, a price kept by South Slope Co op Telephone to serve customers. J.R. Brumley of South Slope cites cost containment and cooperative service as priorities, while locals recall the device has been 10 cents since 1981.
House and Senate negotiators reach a tentative $5.3 billion revenue plan with $2.2 billion in tax changes as part of a broader deficit reduction effort. They face stalled Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security provisions and aim to lift $16.1 billion in across the board cuts.
President Bush vetoed a 14.6 billion aid package that would have sent 15 million to the United Nations Population Fund and included restrictions on use of foreign aid. He argued the bill funds coercive abortions and would interfere with constitutional duties. The House planned to debate a replacement as supporters and opponents traded positions.
Kathy Thorpe dreams of a job and safe housing for her two toddlers. A three year pilot in Montgomery County started in July offering up to 1000 in cash incentives to welfare recipients who attend school and secure work. Officials say it aims to break the cycle of dependence by funding training and placement efforts.
In Denver, 13 teen girls in a Planned Parenthood program receive 7 dollars weekly plus snacks to deter further teen pregnancies. The incentive and support group, which many participants bring babies to, has shown few pregnancies among participants and inspired a California affiliate.
Jeff Smith of Cedar Rapids helps his 2 year old Alicia inside before finishing Christmas lights. He says last week was too cold. Sunday's high reached 60 degrees as residents rushed outside for last minute outdoor chores. This week may be the final stretch for outdoor tasks.
William Greer watched a stranger drive off in his car warming in the street. The thief rammed by a city bus, fled on foot, and was arrested later by police. Brian Bruner, 26, faces drunken driving and theft charges with bond set at 4811 dollars.
Tomorrow’s section offers quick strategies for a stress free Thanksgiving. Practical steps cover meal planning, time saving prep, essential shopping tips, and a simple schedule to keep the kitchen calm.
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