27 Nov 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1990
Page
1
The Cedar Rapids school board last night upheld denying 18 open enrollment transfer requests from Linn Academy parents. Details on page 3B.
Lloyd and Nola Vander Streek of Pella plan to deliver a Christmas tree to the White House for 1959 celebrations. The event underscores a longstanding family tradition and ties to the presidency.
Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets coach George Whittaker announced his resignation on Monday afternoon. The move comes after a 2-5 start in his second season as head coach, with rumors he was ousted rather than stepping down willingly. Details on page 10.
T and K Roofing Co of Ely is named on Inc. magazine's list of the 500 fastest-growing privately held United States companies. Details appear on page 5D.
A Tokyo ivory dealer, seeking to evade a ban, imports Canada unearthed mammoth tusks. He has already moved about a ton and aims for up to nine tons yearly. Mammoth tusk seals fetch roughly 50 000 to 80 000 yen each, according to dealers.
A lighthearted column notes a cartographer who produced road maps and saw his venture fold, leaving him to reflect on the fickleness of independent publishing and the shift to digital navigation.
The United States Britain France the Soviet Union and China agreed a draft UN resolution giving Iraq until January to withdraw its troops from Kuwait or face military force. The measure allows all necessary means to liberate Kuwait but grants a final goodwill pause before action. It sets optional January 1 or January 15 deadlines and awaits adoption at an extraordinary UN session.
Former Federal Home Loan Bank Board chairman Edwin Gray testified at Senate Ethics hearings that five senators engaged in years of private threats and public vilification to block bank regulators from curbing risky thrift activity linked to Charles Keating. He named Dennis DeConcini Alan Cranston John McCain John Glenn and Donald Riegle Jr as involved in April 1987 interventions.
Federal Judge William Hoeveler said the Noriega case has an image problem and vowed to ensure a fair trial. He ordered efforts to release some of the $27 million frozen in foreign banks and weighed whether CNN can air jailhouse tape recordings.
Iowa fans flood stores after a 31-24 loss to Minnesota and Michigan's win over Ohio State clinching a Rose Bowl berth. Printers worked through the night to produce T shirts and sweat shirts as licensing for bowl logos and a 7 percent sales share to schools drive rapid production. Local shop owners credited quick action by retailers like Hawk Shop and Cedar Rapids printers for fast stock, with Rose Bowl travel packages and souvenirs expected to surge in January.
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