23 Nov 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1993
Page
1
The column notes the Lincoln Highway's role in Eastern Iowa history since 1913 and its prominence in the life of George Preston of Belle Plaine. Page 1B column brief highlights local roadside lore and regional travel heritage.
Fareway Foods Inc of Boone selects a site near the YMCA in Marion for a new store opening in summer 1994. Details on page 6D.
A man previously jailed for burglary and assault turned himself in to Cedar Rapids police in connection with three indecent exposure incidents. Details on page 3B. GOP obstructing gun bill stalls handg un proposal with Senate Republicans blocking a vote after Thanksgiving. Details on page 3A.
The Hoosiers will play in the Independence Bowl while the Hawkeyes seek another bowl bid. Details appear on page 1D.
A light chuckle arises as a spring break gag shows a person tossing an old alarm clock at a wall to punctuate a burst of frustrated humor. The scene reads like a comic strip moment captured in a brief caption.
Kathy Royle of the Family Service Agency explains that children hate the fighting and being pulled between parents during a divorce. The feature appears in the Gazette’s neighbors section.
Four deer were found gutted and stripped in a Linn County ditch near 44th Street and Otis Road SE. Rich Patterson, director of the Indian Creek Nature Center, warns of a pernicious poacher, noting this is not an isolated incident in the last week. Iowa DNR Chief Rick McGeough calls such scenes emotionally jarring but stresses it remains a serious problem.
National Weather Service warns of freezing rain and light snow across Iowa with heavy traffic expected over Thanksgiving. Troopers will add 864 hours of patrols to crack down on speeders and impaired drivers. motorists urged to leave early, drive prudently, and prepare winter supplies. Call 1 800 525 5555 for emergencies.
President Clinton helped end a four day walkout by American Airlines flight attendants. The dispute centered on pay benefits staffing and work rules with binding arbitration agreed in principle while Crandall warned of costs and a cautious return to service. Flights aimed to run 70 percent today and 85 percent by Wednesday.
The Iowa Health Reform Council endorses a standard package of health care benefits for all residents. The 60 member panel in Cedar Rapids aims to curb costs, broaden access, and raise quality, with final recommendations due next month before submission to Gov. Branstad and the Legislature.
In Cedar Rapids a juvenile crime task force heard that boot camps have only mild backing while strict gun control is urged as a remedy. Iowa Governor Branstad backs boot camps, but police officials caution they are not a sole solution and call for broader treatment programs and AFIS fingerprinting updates.
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