05 Oct 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1989
Page
1
A Decorah chiropractor was sentenced after authorities found he starved his horses. The case details cruelty charges and the court's ruling, reflecting local justice on animal welfare.
Money Square D plans to lay off 27 production workers at its Cedar Rapids plant. The Cedar Rapids City Council declines approval for a rock washing operation on the southwest side. Water topics dominate a safety commissioner candidates forum in Cedar Rapids.
A brief sports note reports Western Illinois football coach Bruce Craddock contending with cancer. The item appears on page 20 alongside other campus sports chatter.
Cedar Rapids council unanimously advances an ordinance to raise mayor and commissioner salaries by about 9.2 and 10.2 percent respectively over two years. If enacted, mayoral pay rises to 46 910.38 in 1990 and 49 021.35 in 1991 while commissioners move from 40 600.85 to 42 630.84 then 44 762.38. Raises would take effect January 1.
A University of Toronto study shows eating 17 hourly snacks totaling 2,500 calories over two weeks lowered total cholesterol by 9 percent and LDL by 14 percent compared with three meals. Researchers caution against adopting this extreme nibbling pattern.
The House approved a repeal of the Medicare program enacted last year in a 360 to 66 vote, with a 269 to 156 rejection of restoring some benefits. If enacted the repeal would raise deficits by about 4.2 billion and may trigger Gramm Rudman spending cuts, moving to the Senate for action.
Iowa lawmakers examining an almost 31 million dollar list of economic development projects funded by lottery proceeds. Timmerman urged using 30.9 million for 1991 to create jobs upgrade infrastructure promote research and help startups while 10 million would back the resource plan. Branstad backs prioritizing lottery funding for strategic growth though some committee members warned funding may not materialize.
A light editorial note jokes about a new trend in cosmetic work producing lasting facial changes. The item playfully contrasts durable effects with the desire for fresh looks and modern trends.
Panamanian officers briefly detained Gen. Manuel Noriega during a failed coup and freed him after loyal forces warned of consequences. Demonstrations supported Noriega while U S helicopters watched from above as Congress criticized the Bush administration for timid reaction.
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