29 Nov 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1991
Page
1
The president of Vector Corp reports no formal notice from the Army about a bid ban, noting the company learned of the restriction from a newspaper article. Gerald Zahradnik urges official notification and seeks a proper opportunity to respond. Details on page 4B.
Doug Nauman leads Washington High School physics in a hands on PRISMS program using Hot Wheels to illustrate concepts. The article notes the innovative method as part of a nationwide effort to modernize science teaching with practical experiments.
A federal study estimates the nation's AIDS and HIV treatment costs will total 5.8 billion this year and rise to 10.4 billion by 1994. Projections include 7.2 billion in 1992 and 8.7 billion in 1993, with cancer treatment at 35.3 billion. Fred Hellinger leads the analysis in the fall issue of Inquiry.
Cedar Rapids Jefferson, ranked No 2 in the Girls Metro Basketball Tournament, battles Cedar Rapids Aegis tonight at LaSalle High School with a 6 15 tip. Cedar Rapids Washington meets another foe at 8 00, with page 1C carrying full details.
The Weekend magazine Out & About column notes producer Jack Cummins of Cedar Rapids. The item ties the Addams Family movie credits to Cummins and his birthplace.
A light joke notes that drooling babies are the spitting image of their parents, poking fun at family likeness with a playful, tongue in cheek tone. The caption hints at affectionate chaos of early parenthood and shared quirks.
Prairie Meadows init bankruptcy prompts bond renegotiation. Solon dentist Norman Crossley and Cedar Rapids entrepreneur Pat Mehaffey argue smaller Cedar Rapids track proposals would have succeeded, despite the Racing Association of Central Iowa's Chapter 11 filing to force bondholder interest renegotiation. Polk County supervisors voted Tuesday to ...
Altoona track suspended for live races while remaining open for televised events through June as the association works on refinancing bonds. Polk County backed $40 million in bonds. Crossley and Mehaffey blame marketing and favoritism toward Des Moines for Prairie Meadows woes, predicting a turbulent future for riverboat casinos and forecasting closure of their heyday after this year. Crossley envisions a large expansion near Cedar Rapids. Mehaffey cites unequal support and deal favoritism as the core issue.
Fortune magazine’s Fortune 50 mob bosses shrink over five years as time and law enforcement decimate the list. AP survey shows eight pursuing crime, 23 in prison, six dead, nine retired, three on bail, and one fugitive. Notable figures include Accardo and Ale, with Bonanno and Marcello among retirees. DiGilio disappeared, Tuminaro elusive, and Salerno dominates with a 100 year sentence. Gotti remains jailed, Persico convicted for 100 years.
A two car collision on Highway 212 near North English leaves David John Meier dead at 26 from Richfield Minnesota. Jeannette Day York also of Richfield is hospitalized with internal injuries along with Rep. Phil Tyrrell and his wife Diane Tyrrell both hurt. All four wore seat belts and a driver side air bag deployed. Authorities cite freezing rain making roads icy and near undriveable across Eastern Iowa. Charges pending as weather dampens travel.
East Iowa workers rush into seasonal roles at malls, stores, and downtown outlets to fund Christmas gifts. Allen, a Springville resident, works days plus 5 to 9 pm at JCPenney Cedar Rapids, hoping to avoid debt while supporting her two teenagers. She expects about 400 dollars from extra hours, balancing fatigue with charity and family needs, amid debates over materialism and tradition.
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