Vinton Firm Sells First Tire Chips After Years of R&D
A Vinton company producing tire chips as an energy substitute marks its debut sale after extensive research and planning. The University of Iowa purchased the chips to blend with coal, signaling a practical use case. Details on page 7C.
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University of Iowa
Pastors Speak Out Against Gulf Military Move
Eastern Iowa ministers condemn the American military buildup in the Persian Gulf. They report public reaction has been largely positive and urge caution and peaceful resolution. Details on page 10A.
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Iowa
Persian Gulf
Thatcher reaction to Lord Acton on Thatcher resignation
Cedar Rapids resident and British House of Lords member Richard Lord Acton discusses the causes and effects of Margaret Thatcher's resignation. The article notes his comments and directs readers to page 6A for full details.
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Cedar Rapids
Margaret Thatcher
Judge Shares Pageant Lore Ahead of Miss Iowa Contests
Roger Zucker, a beauty pageant observer and judge, explains what drew him to pageant history and trivia as he prepares to help judge the Miss Iowa USA and Miss Iowa Teen USA contests this weekend. Details on page 1B.
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Embracing life illness doesn't slow teenager
Clarence Lowden sophomore Aaron Roth keeps an active life despite a medical condition that makes his heart beat too fast. The feature notes his perseverance and daily activities as described on page 1B.
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Aaron Roth
Hawkeyes UCLA Test Measures Early Season Mettle
Iowa coach C Vivian Stringer says today's game with UCLA is a quick measure for a young Hawkeyes team. The matchup at the season's start tests the players and sets the tone for the young squad.
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Ucla
Iowa
C. Vivian Stringer
Stringer
Todays Chuckle on Home Equity Loans
A witty line notes that home equity loans target people who believe borrowing can erase debt and suggests skepticism about such plans.
Airport art sparks insider trading complaints in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids airport awards a 34,550 contract for five paintings without open proposals, drawing outcry from local and state artists. Commissioners defend not needing a competition while 50,300 of 100,000 art funds have been committed with costs to be covered by airport revenues.
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Lee Clancey
Cedar Rapids
Airport Commission
Stan Wiederspan
Dennis Patton
Bush praises Assad as Iraq crisis tests UN drive
President Bush met Hafez Assad in Geneva and praised Syria for joining the front line against Iraq. He urged continued pressure for Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait. The White House noted both leaders favored a peaceful solution within Arab League and U.N. frameworks.
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Persian Gulf
Gulf
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Czechoslovakia
Germany
France
Saudi Arabia
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Saddam Hussein
Britain
Douglas Hurd
Shoppers vow to spend less this Christmas
Holiday shoppers plan to be frugal amid economic concerns. Cedar Rapids couple Kathy and Richard Curphey say they will spend more wisely while others like Greg Hulbert and Cindy Kydd cite economy and Gulf tensions. Shoppers at Westdale Mall report a cautious mood as prices rise and uncertainty persists.
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Richard Curphey
Cedar Rapids
Westdale Mall
Greg Hulbert
Chicago
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Cindy Kydd
Oklahoma City
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Westdale
Carl Vogler
Vinton
Ruth Whiteford
Right to Die Warning Reaches Hospitals and Homes
Law requires patients to be informed of right to die options as medical facilities nationwide adopt a Miranda-like warning. Advocates say upfront knowledge helps families faced with end of life decisions and may curb protracted lawsuits. The measure, effective November 1991, stems partly from the Nancy Cruzan case and applies to hospitals, hospices, and nursing homes.
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America
Janet Riley
American Health Care Association
Nancy Cruzan
Supreme Court
Cruzan
Two-for-one air fares lure travelers back to skies
Travelers can buy one round-trip ticket at SuperSaver or MaxSaver prices and receive a second ticket free. Purchases must be by Nov 30 with travel by Feb 28, 1991. Excludes Rose Bowl trips to California. discounts aim to revive air travel demand amid high prices.
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California
Julie Hender
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