03 Oct 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1991
Page
1
Authorities kept details scarce about the killing of Thomas Mather at his Cedar County home Monday night. Officials cautioned that further information may be released only as a suspect faces trial. Details on page 1B.
In St. Paul’s Preschool Cedar Rapids Jonathon Sullivan to begin early education with Susan Thompson. He is the fifth consecutive boy or girl in the Sullivan family to attend Mrs Thompson’s class along with 11 siblings in the past 22 years. Details on page 10.
A governor's spending reform task force studies selling state assets including Iowa prison farms and university golf courses and dormitories to the highest bidder. Page 4B mentions details.
The Cedar Rapids Job Service office handed out 1500 applications in 40 minutes on Wednesday for General Mills plant jobs, with more than 500 people turned away after forms ran out. Page 4C details follow.
In Lincoln, two jabbering parrots reportedly scared off a would be burglar by mimicking human voices. The owner, who spoke anonymously, said the birds imitate many voices and usually chatter when bothered, leading police to believe the intruder heard humans inside.
A light hearted post dinner quip about a gust of honor at the event with the after dinner speaker delivering a playful line. The moment drew smiles from attendees and added a festive note to the gathering.
Iowa defies a federal order to reduce speed limits from 65 to 55 mph on 95 miles of non Interstate look-alike highways. IDOT cites Congress action and funding delays while Rep. Nagle urges the state to wait for reauthorization.
A Pentagon source says fewer than 500 Marines from Camp Lejeune are deployed to Guantanamo Bay to evacuate about 7000 U.S. citizens in Haiti if needed. Heavy lift helicopters and 20 Navy ships stand by as political turmoil continues in Port-au-Prince amid Aristide’s exile.
The Senate passed a compromise version of the Family and Medical Leave Act by 65 to 32 sending it to the House. The measure guarantees 12 weeks of unpaid leave for family emergencies with a possible veto override scenario. Three Democrats were absent and Grassley opposed the bill. Bond's version cleared on a voice vote. President Bush vowed to veto, urging Dole to oppose the bill.
About 300 current and former House members owe the Capitol restaurant system more than 300000 in unpaid bills. Rep. Pat Roberts said names may be publicly posted if debts remain unpaid after a 30 day grace period. The House bank abuse is also under scrutiny with check float practices.
Cedar Rapids officials consider a two year 6000 raise for the mayor and council members with first readings set. The plan follows chamber task force figures and would boost pay to 52000 for the mayor and 48000 for council members in 1992 with subsequent increases in 1993.
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