30 Nov 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1991
Page
1
The annual parade starts at 9 30 with 60 to 70 entries on the traditional route in Cedar Rapids. Santa visits downtown and a new People s Choice Award for best float debuts this year. Vote by calling CITYLINE. parade route map appears on page 2A.
Cedar Rapids resident Bob Moorman repairs a 1934 Seagrave fire engine with completion aimed for January. Details appear on page 1B.
Fifteen Davenport Diocese parishes may be shut next year if recommendations are adopted. The issue stems from too many small parishes and too few priests. Details on page 4B.
Ce dar Rapids Aegis and Bettendorf boys duel in a holiday tournament while Jefferson and Washington girls play in the LaSalle Metro Girls Basketball Tournament. Details on page 1C.
Dispute centers on a proposal to reduce the dental hygiene department at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. The director claims none of her faculty served on the committee while administrators say she was uncooperative. Details on page 3B.
From January to July 31 Iown reports a lower business failure rate than the national average. State data indicate stability despite broader recession concerns. Details appear on page 7C.
A light humorous note emphasizes that power dressing the way a lineman does suits the electric company trade. It playfully links flashy outfits to the job's practical needs.
The Gazette reports lower temperatures and blustery winds return to Eastern Iowa with showers and mid-40s highs on Friday. Fog slows Cedar Rapids Airport operations. a power outage affecting 1000+ homes followed rain and lightning. Several traffic crashes linked to icy conditions caused three deaths and injuries across the region.
Iowa shoppers flood Cedar Rapids malls on the first official Christmas shopping day. Shoppers report steady spending earlier in the season with many buying bargains and focusing on necessities. Some plan to curb spending due to economic concerns while others say they spent similarly to last year.
McGraw-Hill data show Linn County contracts reached 35.9 million in October with non residential work at 25.4 million and residential at 10.5 million. Johnson County October contracts totaled 13.5 million with non residential at 2.4 million and residential at 11.1 million. Year to date both counties show strong gains from 1990 levels aided by PMX Cedar Rapids work Procter & Gamble plant expansion and the new Wal Mart in Iowa City.
President Bush considers replacing John Sununu as chief of staff as his popularity falls. Advisers say a shake-up could come before year’s end, with Sununu moved to a different post or to a campaign role. Critics say Sununu harms Bush's 1992 re election hopes.
State agencies have scaled back their requests but seek 5.4 percent more for fiscal 1993. Department heads pitch funding to Gov. Branstad during budget hearings through December 12.
The 1993 budget proposes 3.537 billion including standing appropriations and legislative needs, about 330 million above 1992's 3.2 billion. Branstad rules out major tax hikes, foresees up to five percent cuts in some departments, and expects education and economic development to take priority. Nine agencies submit lower-than- current-year requests while education funding exceeds 2 billion.
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